Mercedez Linke
Graphic Artist

Giant Eagle,
Market District












I started this project by spraying two pieces of cardboard with expanding foam. As the foam was curing, I inserted "chocolate chips," that were made of recycled plastic bottles that were spray painted brown.

After the foam had completely cured, I rasped and sanded the foam into shape.

The two foam sides of the cookie were then glued and clamped together. The "chocolate chips" were taped off in blue so I wouldn't spray paint over them later.

This is the cookie completely sanded, glued together, and ready to be painted.

This is the cookie completely sanded, glued together, and ready to be painted.

I sculpted these tiny hands for the milk glass characters I made for the display. The hands are sculpted using Crayola Model Magic Modeling Clay.

These are the milk glass characters I created using plastic cups, acrylic paint, armature wire, Crayola Model Magic Modeling Clay, and permanent marker.

These are the milk glass characters I created using plastic cups, acrylic paint, armature wire, Crayola Model Magic Modeling Clay, and permanent marker.

I painted the entire cookie using various shades of spray paint.

I attached the milk glass characters to the top of the cookie.

I attached the "On the Go!" sign to one of the milk glass characters. The sign is made of recycled cardboard.

I finished the display by adding the "Milk & Cookies" sign. The sign is made of recycled cardboard.

This is the finished display before it was hung and displayed in the store.
I have been working for Giant Eagle, Market District as a Graphic Artist since July 2020. During my time with Giant Eagle, Market District I have created various display pieces to advertise different brands in an attempt to inform our customers. When creating display pieces, I use various fabrication techniques, as well as various materials. The materials that are used are often recycled from packages and products that are sent to the store. As a Graphic Artist, I work with our Visual Merchandiser Manager to develop displays and store decor.