Selected articles

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   Atmosphere as Attraction: Five Orange County Restaurant Environments I Kept Coming Back To

   Themed Entertainment Jul 1, 2026

   A scenic designer reflects on five accessible Orange County restaurant environments that use atmosphere, set dressing, lighting, layout, and mood to create small-scale themed experiences beyond the theme park.

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   The Evolution of Themed Entertainment: From Ancient Gardens to Modern Immersive Experiences

   Themed Entertainment Aug 15, 2025

   A design-history survey tracing themed entertainment from early spectacle gardens to contemporary immersive environments and experience-led storytelling.