Author: IDEAS
Twenty-first century zoos and aquariums are embracing the power of offering humans a way to connect with the broader ecosystems they share with other species. Done skillfully, interactive enhancements build on the human need for connectivity, bringing guests safely “closer” to the animals and deepening ways to move beyond spectation...
“Beyond the Touch Tank: Impactful Animal Exhibits Through Narrative Technology” brought together zoo and aquarium industry experts. The group included President of Zoo Solutions Jay Tacey, Vice President of Experience Design at the Florida Aquarium Pete Colangelo and Executive Vice President at IDEAS Mike Yager. They shared insights about...
What Is Destination Performance™? In an era defined by screen-driven social isolation, the desire for genuine human experiences has soared to unprecedented heights with close to 0.25 billion visits to theme parks around the world in 2023. This longing to ditch the sweatpants and dive into unforgettable adventures with friends...
"Achieving Destination Performance" united broad expertise from across the industry, including IDEAS’ Chief Storytelling Officer Bob Allen, former Senior Executive at Disney Parks and Resorts Rick Allen, and President and CEO of Jungle Island Resort Jeremy Hauwelaert. Each participant shared their experiences applying the Destination Performance dimensions to drive...
Announces Joining The Summit and Expanding Leadership Team ORLANDO, FL (November 14, 2023) — IDEAS, The Orlando-based brand and experience design firm – is building on a 20-year history of creating branded immersive experiences around the world. From new, imaginative destinations to better healthcare, IDEAS is poised to grow its...
Most of us spend the majority of our young lives in a classroom, eying the clock, waiting for the clangor of the bell to send us off to a weekend of fun and frivolous free time. But if you were anything like me as a kid, your Saturdays might still...
IDEAS has been selected to redesign the historic Jungle Island animal park in Miami, Florida. The firm is guiding the overhaul of the iconic, 84-year-old destination with a dynamic new guest experience that includes adventurous family attractions, showstopping entertainment, and WILD animal encounters. Originally opened as Parrot Jungle in 1936...
We are excited! Now that the first 8 episodes of Westly’s Podcast are up and available we wanted to share a few stories about how it was created. Take a look! https://youtu.be/_IOiilx6PWQ Check out the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/westlys-podcast/id1507229815
Pale Blue Dot Ventures has partnered with Orlando based brand and experience design firm IDEAS as its creative and design lead to develop, design and build a new space themed entertainment and education destination in the city.
A ragtag team of storytellers from IDEAS attended the Halo: Outpost Discovery expo over the past weekend. The expo was a real-world immersive experience that extends the game world of Halo into the convention and immersive attraction world. We were invited to host a panel on storytelling-right in our wheelhouse....
Anybody ever wanted to go on a cruise? Well, today's article comes from freelance writer Ali Carver, who's got a list of cruise suggestions for you. The allure of cruising has been growing in recent years, with the leisure activity no longer seen only as a preserve for the...
As those impassioned New Year’s Resolutions to get in shape start to lose steam this third week of January, we thought we’d try to rekindle your muscle-bound moxie with a story about a project that put the IDEAS team to the ultimate creative workout. Around 2010, the United States was...
