His father is the director of creative services at Trimensions, a company in Englewood, N.J., that does design and manufacturing for the pharmaceuticals industry.
Mr. Makishi, formerly the director of creative services at Carnegie Hall, succeeds Christina Sterner, who stepped down at the end of 2007 after 20 years.
Francis Mao, senior director of creative services and events at Capcom, said the company increased its budget for the show by 30 percent this year, adding more game demonstrations, panels and exclusive products for sale.
"We're not looking for a specific type of material — we're actively looking for everything," said Ron Perazza, the director of creative services for DC and one of Zuda's chief architects.
The first projects have not been pinned down, said Victoria Milne, director of creative services at the Department of Design and Construction, but will most likely involve new furniture for the Bronx River Art Center, redesigned locker rooms for the Ocean Breeze Athletic Center on Staten Island and improvements to visitors' experience of the Vital Records Room in Manhattan.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS--Named Steve Martin senior vice president of communications and public affairs, Todd Santino vice president of sponsorship sales, Charlotte Bouzigard director of marketing and advertising, Ted Major director of sponsorship development, Brian Deese director of creative services, and Jean Miller assistant to George Shinn.
Shoppers who donate $10 to Autism Speaks can receive a reusable tote bag designed by James Hogarth, the autistic son of Mary Hogarth, senior director for creative services at Toys R UsUs.
Sergio A. Bravo, 40, president and creative director at Smith Smith, becomes senior vice president and director for creative services at Rainmaker West.
Ms. Viles had been director for creative services at Ensequence, Portland, Ore.
Ms. Boeke had been executive director for creative services and marketing at another Condé Nast magazine, Gourmet.
Ms. Creager becomes executive vice president and director for creative services.
