The Immersive Worlds Handbook

Designing Theme Parks and Consumer Spaces

Scott Lukas

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English

Focal Press
07 September 2012

Art & Architecture; Graphical & digital media applications

Scott Lukas, famed industry expert on designing themed spaces, brings you a book that focuses on the imaginative world of themed, immersive and consumer spaces. Whether or not you are involved in designing a theme park, cultural museum, shop, or other entertainment space, you will benefit from the insider tips, experiences, and techniques highlighted in this practical guide. Make your themed spaces come to life and become true, immersive worlds. The book features informative sidebars addressing possible design issues and current trends; case studies and interviews with real-world designers, and further reading suggestions. The book also includes a companion website, as well as exercises that accompany each chapter, lavish photos, illustrations, and tables.

By: Scott Lukas
Imprint: Focal Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9780240820934
ISBN 10: 0240820932
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 07 September 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface Chapter 1: The Nature of Themed and Immersive Spaces Chapter 2: Designing Effective, Immersive, and Creative Spaces Chapter 3: Atmosphere, Mood, and Effective Spaces Chapter 4: Authenticity, Believability, Realism Chapter 5: The Guest, Experience, and Immersion Research Break Chapter 6: The Brand and the Senses Chapter 7: Material Culture, Technology, and Interactivity Chapter 8: Loyalty, Tradition, Change, and the Future Further Reading Key Terms

Scott Lukas is a key writer, speaker, and consultant on Themed Entertainment. He has written numerous books and articles on the subject of theme parks, shopping malls, themed spaces, video games and other contemporary consumer spaces. In the last five years, he has become a recognizable industry speaker and has provided keynote addresses and workshops in Germany, Orlando and California, including at the Themed Entertainment Association conference and Disney/ABC/Pixar events. He has been recognized with four teaching awards in his field.