CREATIVE ADVISORS | TALENT, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE
Skills and talent are the foundation, but personality determines success. With can-do personalities powered by knowledge and seasoned with 75+ years of international experience, our advisors--your team--are the top talents in their creative arts.Our award winning, designers, artists, planners, writers, and researchers question assumptions and work together to create growth yielding new ideas, opposite thinking, and creative logic. We seek new systems, strategies, and approaches. We use our diverse backgrounds, unique skill sets, breadth and depth of experience to conceive, develop, and implement innovative ideas and solutions for you.
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SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Kevin Barbee | Principal + Chief Creative Officer
Master of Architecture/Urban Design, Arizona State University
Experience with Universal Studios, Disneyland, Six Flags, Everland, The Venetian, RTKL, and the Jerde Partnership.
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Master of Architecture/Urban Design, Arizona State University
Experience with Universal Studios, Disneyland, Six Flags, Everland, The Venetian, RTKL, and the Jerde Partnership.
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Su-Fei Sakamoto | Creative Director, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Architecture, Berkeley
World-class Interior designer with experience on Universal Studios Singapore and Japan, Gensler, and an expert on restaurant design.
Bachelor of Architecture, Berkeley
World-class Interior designer with experience on Universal Studios Singapore and Japan, Gensler, and an expert on restaurant design.
Chito Ignacio | Creative Director, Singapore
Bachelors in Architecture Science, University of the Far East
Talented and experienced architect, interior, exhibition, and museum designer with Universal Studios Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Art & Science Museum, and more.
Bachelors in Architecture Science, University of the Far East
Talented and experienced architect, interior, exhibition, and museum designer with Universal Studios Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Art & Science Museum, and more.
KEY TALENT
Steve Beyer | Senior Art Director
B.Environmental Design & B.Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota
Experience with Universal Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering
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B.Environmental Design & B.Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota
Experience with Universal Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering
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Vanessa Daladag | CAD Designer
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Adamson University, Manila
Experienced Hospitality and Resort designer formerly with WATG, Vanessa brings her comprehensive skill set to bear on creating thorough design documentation.
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, Adamson University, Manila
Experienced Hospitality and Resort designer formerly with WATG, Vanessa brings her comprehensive skill set to bear on creating thorough design documentation.
Dave Davies | Senior Landscape Architect
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, Canada
Internationally experienced Master Planner and Landscape Architect with Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, Expo '86, Dubai, China, and golf course planning.
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Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, Canada
Internationally experienced Master Planner and Landscape Architect with Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, Expo '86, Dubai, China, and golf course planning.
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Patrick Deo | Design Manager
Bachelor of Architecture, University of ???, United Kingdom
Internationally experienced Architect, Patrick brings his excellent technical expertise to bear in assembling comprehensive design documentation packages for complex rides, shows and attractions. Experience with Universal Studios Singapore, large-scale retail and hospitality projects.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of ???, United Kingdom
Internationally experienced Architect, Patrick brings his excellent technical expertise to bear in assembling comprehensive design documentation packages for complex rides, shows and attractions. Experience with Universal Studios Singapore, large-scale retail and hospitality projects.
Michael Earl | Senior Art Director
Masters in Theatrical & Lighting Design, Carnegie Mellon University
Experience with Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, University level teaching in the US and Cairo.
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Masters in Theatrical & Lighting Design, Carnegie Mellon University
Experience with Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, University level teaching in the US and Cairo.
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Tomoaki Hata | Research Advisor
Master of Sociology, Bachelors in Law, Osaka University
Expert on Asian cultures and philosophies, world art, world music, and cultural adaptation of western concepts. Advises on design-related cultural issues.
Master of Sociology, Bachelors in Law, Osaka University
Expert on Asian cultures and philosophies, world art, world music, and cultural adaptation of western concepts. Advises on design-related cultural issues.
Hendry Kartono | Show Set Designer
Bachelor of Design, University of Tarumanagara, Jakarta
Talented interior designer with extensive hospitality experience in retail and restaurant (F&B) design.
Bachelor of Design, University of Tarumanagara, Jakarta
Talented interior designer with extensive hospitality experience in retail and restaurant (F&B) design.
Jonathan Lim | Business Development
Diploma, Singapore Institute of Management
With expertise in media, motion pictures, strategic marketing and branding, Jonathan tackles new business with enthusiasm and dedication. Mandarin speaking, Jonathan helps to ensure that our clients in China receive the world-class service we are know for.
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Diploma, Singapore Institute of Management
With expertise in media, motion pictures, strategic marketing and branding, Jonathan tackles new business with enthusiasm and dedication. Mandarin speaking, Jonathan helps to ensure that our clients in China receive the world-class service we are know for.
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Chris Merritt | Art Director
Bachelor of Fine Arts, CalArts, Santa Clarita, California
Experience with Walt Disney Imagineering, Tokyo Disney Seas, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland, California Adventure, and Universal Studios Singapore, published author and theme park history expert.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts, CalArts, Santa Clarita, California
Experience with Walt Disney Imagineering, Tokyo Disney Seas, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland, California Adventure, and Universal Studios Singapore, published author and theme park history expert.
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Raina Ross | Associate Show Producer
Associate of Arts and Sciences, Everett College, Washington
Experienced show producer working with Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, Walt Disney Imagineering, and the Themed Entertainment Association.
Associate of Arts and Sciences, Everett College, Washington
Experienced show producer working with Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, Walt Disney Imagineering, and the Themed Entertainment Association.
Gary Talpas | Design Manager
BA Sociology, BA Fine Arts
Internationally acclaimed Graphic Designer with experience in managing retail design and production projects, experience with Universal Studios Singapore in prop design and art direction.
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BA Sociology, BA Fine Arts
Internationally acclaimed Graphic Designer with experience in managing retail design and production projects, experience with Universal Studios Singapore in prop design and art direction.
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Todd Walters | Senior Art Director
Master of Fine Arts, Theatrical Production & Design, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Experience worldwide building entertainment projects for world-class brands such as Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Paramount's Carowinds, Hard Rock Park, as well as the planned Universal Studios Dubai. Experienced in attraction and theatrical design and production
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Master of Fine Arts, Theatrical Production & Design, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Experience worldwide building entertainment projects for world-class brands such as Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Paramount's Carowinds, Hard Rock Park, as well as the planned Universal Studios Dubai. Experienced in attraction and theatrical design and production
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Eric Wiliams | Senior Creative Producer
BA Interior Design, San Diego State University
Original Spider-Man designer, experience with Warner Brothers Studios, Paramount Studios, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, The Hettema Group, Lotte, and more.
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BA Interior Design, San Diego State University
Original Spider-Man designer, experience with Warner Brothers Studios, Paramount Studios, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Japan and Singapore, The Hettema Group, Lotte, and more.
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Septonius Yap | 3D Designer
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Expert on Asian cultures and philosophies, world art, world music, and cultural adaptation of western concepts. Advises on design-related cultural issues.
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Expert on Asian cultures and philosophies, world art, world music, and cultural adaptation of western concepts. Advises on design-related cultural issues.
Xinrou Zou | Illustrator & Concept Designer
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Winner of the 2010 international competition for best student game, Xinrou brings her wide experience in game design and animation into the real world.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Winner of the 2010 international competition for best student game, Xinrou brings her wide experience in game design and animation into the real world.
Our service philosophy is to focus on offering the highest creative talent and experienced concept design services required to create successful entertainment venues, rides, shows and attractions. To supplement our focus on creative entertainment design leadership, we partner with specialized experts to offer our clients a complete professional suite of services, custom tailored to each project's requirements.
Our Creative Alliance Network ensures that each project is staffed by the most experienced people in Entertainment Design, with experience at Disney, Universal, Paramount Studios, and more.
Our Creative Alliance Network ensures that each project is staffed by the most experienced people in Entertainment Design, with experience at Disney, Universal, Paramount Studios, and more.