Express Signage - Universal's Islands of Adventure

The Universal Express distribution system required a flexible signage approach capable of adapting to multiple themed environments while maintaining a consistent operational function. Working with Falcon’s Treehouse, I designed custom Express signage for individual lands throughout Universal’s Islands of Adventure, each tailored to its surrounding architecture, materials, and narrative style.

The work focused on integrating wayfinding, digital displays, and illuminated elements into highly themed environments without disrupting immersion. Each kiosk was designed as a site-specific object, responsive to scale, sightlines, and guest flow, while still operating as part of a larger, park-wide system. The result was a cohesive Express experience that functioned consistently across the park yet felt purpose-built for every land it served.

My Role and Areas of Contribution:

Product & Strategy
Vision

Align business goals, user needs, and technical realities into clear direction.

Experience & Interface Design (UX/UI)

Design intuitive, scalable experiences balancing usability and aesthetics.

Application & System Design

Design within real engineering constraints and sustainability.

Creative & Design Leadership

Set direction, mentor teams, and maintain quality through delivery.

Spatial & Environmental Design

Design environments where space and motion guide behavior.

3D Visualization & Prototyping

Utilize 3D to test concepts, align stakeholders, and reduce overall risk.

How I Work

I help teams turn ambitious ideas into clear systems, buildable plans, and real-world results.

Envision What's Possible

Through focused strategy and creative exploration, I surface ambitious ideas and shape them into clear, actionable concepts connecting brand, environment, and experience to uncover new opportunities worth pursuing.

Define What's Probable

This is where vision meets reality.
I translate ideas into structured paths forward, aligning creative direction with technical feasibility, timelines, and scale. Specializing in systems thinking, not guesswork, under pressure.

Build What's Practical

With hands-on leadership and production experience, I guide ideas through fabrication and deployment, ensuring solutions are durable, scalable, and executed with clarity, accountability, and real-world constraints in mind.

Available for Select Projects and Collaborations:

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