Category: Themed Design
Episode 257 – Betty Brennan talks about combining art and business, mission-based storytelling and exit strategies
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Betty Brennan is the Founder and Ambassador of Taylor Studios, co-founding the company over 30 years ago. After obtaining her MBA […]
Episode 233: Mark Stepanian talks about experience engineering, non-linear storytelling, and giving guests agency
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mark Stepanian is the President and CXO at CAVU Designworks, a company founded by and led by engineers. CAVU engineers stories, […]
Episode 231: Nick Taylor talks about building fun, being a trailblazer, and promoting diversity
Nick Taylor is the Principal Designer and Creative Director at Masterminds Studios, a design and build firm focused on creating immersive experiences with a decidedly “different lens.” While they are […]
Episode 230: Nate Thieme talks about scenic design, fabricating for IP, and immersive environments
Nate Thieme is the VP of Scenic Experiences at 3dx Scenic. What started as a scenic fabrication department for a live events company, 3dx grew when demand was generated from […]
Episode 229: Eric Hungerford talks about visual storytelling, measuring audience satisfaction, and being a niche within a niche
Eric Hungerford is the President of Mousetrappe, an award-winning media design and production studio that creates and develops inspired ideas into unforgettable cinematic experiences. Their work is featured in shows, […]
Episode 221: Chris Hightower talks about setting goals, careers in engineering, and promoting diversity
Chris Hightower is a Senior Engineer in Technical Services with Universal Parks and Resorts. His career started at Universal in high school as a production cook, and after he got […]
Episode 208 – John Wood talks about the evolution of dark rides, the best gags and surprises, creating memories and traditions
John Wood is the CEO of Sally Dark Rides. He started the company with two other Johns in 1977, when they showed off their animatronics to the themed entertainment world […]
Episode 205 – Vince Kadlubek talks about crisis of imagination, giving agency to your guests, and adventuring into the unknown
Vince Kadlubek is the Founder and Director of Meow Wolf. Meow Wolf has expanded from its original location in Santa Fe to two new locations in the past year: Las […]
Episode 201 – Brian Yessian talks about telling stories through sound, how music impacts the experience, and minor details that mean a lot
Brian Yessian is the CCO and a Partner of Yessian Music. Yessian Music is a company that does sound design and mixing as well as creating new music and sound […]