HUMAN NATURE explorer and experiential design strategist
Elysian Heights
OBJECTIVE:
Ideate, build and execute a location-based immersive experience with 30+ students from The Texas Immersive Institute Program.
https://www.texasimmersive.com/elysianheights
Assistant Director​
OPPORTUNITY:
Transformed 'The Wizard of Oz' into a mixed-reality, interactive experience to illustrate Riane Eisler's concept of Partnerism. This narrative-driven event ran from April 11-13, blending classic storytelling with innovative technology to explore themes of collaboration and mutual respect.
SOLUTION:
Managed and led seven cross-functional teams—encompassing Writing, UX, Media, Development, Fabrication, Sound, and Lighting—through the production and execution stages over 4 months. Developed comprehensive schedules and facilitated regular meetings, managed a budget and risks to ensure project cohesion and seamless development.
BIG IDEA:
The leader of Elysian Heights welcomes attendees to a City Expo, promising insights into achieving true prosperity. Participants interact with the characters and environment through emerging technologies and sensory experiences, including touch-and-response interfaces, escape room puzzles, and augmented reality. They will uncover hidden truths about the city and are called upon to restore genuine harmony and prosperity to Elysian Heights.