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Chicago mural painter Eric Harold

CHICAGO EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO
CREATING IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
& LARGE-SCALE MURALS

Headlamp Creative Group designs and builds large-scale murals, spatial environments, and custom installations for developers, hospitality brands, and visionary commercial spaces. Based in Chicago. Creating murals, immersive experiential environments, and custom fabrication across the Midwest and destination markets for select partnerships.​

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Professional Execution. Creative Precision.

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  • Five-Year Award-Winning Client Satisfaction

  • Fully Insured for Commercial & Multi-Unit Projects

  • In-House Creative Direction & Fabrication

  • Artist-Craftsmen with Architectural Sensibility

  • Premium Materials, Precision Application

  • Digital Mockups & Scaled Prototyping

PROUDLY TRUSTED BY GREAT BRANDS

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GO Athletic club client logo
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honey bee cafe & boba client logo
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a bite of mexico tequila bar client logo
firefly coffeehouse client logo
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PROJECT GALLERY & TESTIMONIALS

From Vision to Installation

Every project begins with a point of view. We partner with developers, hospitality brands, and bold commercial clients to transform blank space into immersive experience — guiding each project from concept through execution with clarity, craftsmanship, and creative precision.

1. Concept

We define the narrative before materials are touched. Through creative direction, spatial strategy, and collaborative planning, we align goals, flow, experience, art, architecture, and brand identity into a cohesive vision built for impact.

2. Design

From large-scale murals to integrated environmental 3D installations, we design visual systems that anchor identity and elevate atmosphere. Each composition is tailored to the space and built for elevated experience — bold, intentional, and built to resonate.

3. Build

Execution is where ideas become physical. We fabricate, layer, install, and deliver with technical precision — combining mural craft, custom materials, and immersive construction to create environments that perform long after unveiling.

From Vision to Installation

Creative Services Built to Scale With the Space


From standalone murals to fully integrated experiential environments, our services are structured to meet projects at every level of ambition. Whether enhancing a single interior wall or shaping a multi-layered spatial identity, we bring strategic clarity, visual strength, and executional precision to every project.

Murals

Large-Scale Commercial & Hospitality Installations

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Bold, identity-driven murals designed to anchor space and elevate atmosphere. From developer projects to branded interiors, our mural work delivers visual impact at architectural scale.

Experiential Design

Full-Scope Immersive Environment Development

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Experiential design defines and plans the entire identity of a space. It’s the vision that shapes how everything within the environment feels and functions.

 

From overarching concept through full build-out execution, we lead the creative direction and bring every element into alignment, resulting in a unique, unified, immersive space built with branded purpose.

Spatial Design

Brand Elevation 

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Spatial design focuses on how art, graphics, and architectural elements enhance an existing brand experience. We develop cohesive installation-ready concepts that align brand, layout, and atmosphere — integrating murals, environmental features, and surface treatments into a unified experience.

Custom Fabrication

Dimensional Builds & Specialty Installations

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Custom-fabricated elements extend projects beyond two dimensions — sculptural components, layered assemblies, specialty finishes, and architectural enhancements that add depth, texture, and physical presence.

Branded mural for GO Brewing corporate HQ, painted by Eric Harold, Owner, Artist & Experiential Planner, of Headlamp Creative Group

Branded mural for GO Brewing corporate HQ, painted by Eric Harold, Owner, Artist & Experiential Planner, of Headlamp Creative Group

Why Headlamp Creative Group

Structured Creatively.

Execution Accountable.

 

Creative work only succeeds when it’s supported by discipline. We approach every project with clear communication, defined milestones, and professional accountability — ensuring creative ambition aligns with timelines, budgets, and real-world constraints.

 

We understand that our clients operate businesses, properties, and development schedules. Our responsibility is not just to create strong concepts, but to deliver outcomes responsibly.

Clear Communication & Defined Milestones

Projects begin with scope clarity. Expectations, timelines, and real-world deliverables are established upfront so stakeholders understand the process before work begins.

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Accountability in Execution

From material selection to on-site installation, work is managed under direct in-house studio oversight. We operate with professionalism on active job sites and within occupied commercial environments.

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Respect for Budget & Timeline

Creative ambition must function within financial and scheduling realities. We structure projects to avoid unnecessary delays and protect project momentum.

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Reputation Built on Follow-Through

Five years of award-winning client satisfaction reflects more than aesthetics — it reflects reliability, consistency, and ethical business practice.​​​​​​

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HAVE A BOLD IDEA?

We Make Space Infinitely More Interesting

If your project requires integrated design and build execution, let’s start the conversation.

Eric Harold, Chicago Muralist & Owner of Headlamp Creative Group on construction site at Go Brewing

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Headlamp Creative Group, in front of branded immersive mural enviorment

THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Working with Headlamp Creative Group feels like a true creative partnership. We bring clarity, consistency, and care to every phase of the process — balancing bold ideas with steady execution.

 

Clients can expect open communication, defined milestones, and thoughtful decision-making along the way.

 

We take pride in delivering work that not only transforms space, but does so with professionalism, respect, and long-term integrity.

Headlamp Creative Group, in front of branded immersive mural enviorment

FAQ

Q: What types of clients do you work with?

A: Headlamp Creative Group works with commercial property owners, developers, general contractors, businesses, nonprofits, and residential clients. Projects range from large-scale commercial projects and branded interiors to custom residential statement and specialty installations.

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Q: How are mural projects priced?

A: Pricing is based on details including; total square footage, space use requirements, number of locations, design complexity, surface conditions, accessibility, materials, design complexity, hours,and project timeline. Each project is quoted individually to ensure alignment with scope.

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Q: What is the typical process?

A: Our process is structured and efficient:

  1. Consultation (on-site or virtual)

  2. Creative discovery and scope alignment

  3. Proposal and agreement

  4. Deposit and scheduling

  5. Digital proposal

  6. Review and approval

  7. Installation

  8. Final walkthrough and acceptance

Clear communication and timeline coordination are maintained throughout.

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Q: Are projects completed in-house?

A: Yes. All projects are directed and executed by Founder and Lead Artist & Experiential Strategist Eric Harold. When scale requires additional support, carefully selected assistants may be brought in under direct supervision to ensure quality control and consistency.

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Q: Are you insured?

A: Yes. Headlamp Creative Group maintains appropriate insurance coverage for commercial and residential projects and can provide a Certificate of Insurance upon request.​

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Q: How do I get started?

A: Submit an inquiry through our contact form with basic project details, location, and approximate dimensions. We will follow up to schedule a consultation.

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PROUDLY RECOGNIZED

The Thumbtack Top Pro award is a prestigious, annual designation highlighting top service-professionals for exceptional quality and reliability

5 years awarded Top Pro

Thumbtack Mural Artist Top Pro Awards
Chicago Mural Painting, Artist Eric Harold

Headlamp Creative Group, Owner, Mural Artist, Experiential Designer, Eric Harold painting an exterior spray-paint mural in Logan Square, Chicago, IL.

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