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World class theme park.

Teamwork did make the dreamwork as this theme park opened on schedule and under budget.

As parkwide executive art director, Kevin Barbee was charged with ensuring the delivery of creative content of all shows, rides, and attractions. Kevin managed and art directed a diverse team of 30+ designers from design development through installation, directing show set, prop, sign/graphics, music, film/video, and wardrobe design for this US$1.7 billion theme park's initial design and construction.

After opening, Kevin established a culturally diverse, multi-disciplinary design team engaged in graphic, interior, architectural, landscape, wardrobe, show set, special event, lighting and entertainment design, supporting marketing activities, design support for ongoing adaptation of restaurant, retail, and attraction operations, advise and enforce brand and quality management programs.

Universal Studios Japan

Lead creative for US $1.7 billion Universal Studios theme park delivered on-time and under budget.

FACTS & FIGURES

Type

Theme Park

Location

Osaka, Japan

Client

Universal Studios

Services

Schematic Design

Design Development

Costume & Uniform Design

Sign Design & Environmental Graphics

Owner's Representation

Art Direction On Site

Under/With*

Work performed by team member(s) during employment with Universal Studios

Value

US $1.7 Billion

Size

135 acres

Year

1996-2004

Key Team**

Dave Burkhart, Norm Newberry, Shim Yokoyama, Catherine Jean, Su-Fei Sakamoto, and many many others!

Copyright

Designs copyright Universal Studios

* Some work shown may be from a team member's prior experience at companies/firms indicated.
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