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Robby Palmer
Show Set Design for
Themed Entertainment


Exploring Immersive Storytelling Customized to Guest Interactions
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For My MFA Thesis, I created the concept and design for a themed experience that allows guests to not only interact with the story, but to make decisions within the story that affects the outcome of the overall experience. The key concept of this project was showcasing how a large scale experience with multiple interactions can be customized to individual groups, while still maintaining a high guest flow. As guests explore the world of Ragnarök, they'll interact with characters, solve puzzles, and complete quests that'll effect the outcome of the final battle of Norse Mythology.
Key Renders
Modeled in Revit, Maya & Rhino. Rendered in Lumion, Maya, and Photoshop

A brief overview of the different areas of the attraction, 30,000 sq. ft.
Guests interacting with Odin at the end of the preshow, opening up the door to the world of Ragnarök


Guests interacting with Thor to begin a quest line revolving around the great serpent Jormungandr
Guests enter the Mystic Grove, one of the many puzzle areas where guests can empower objects with magic to further their questlines


The Forge: another puzzle area where guests can work with the dwarven smiths to create the magic items needed in their quests
Finale
The finale ride will be made of several components that have multiple show programming premade. Show system will take the quest choices the guests made and create a unique combination sequence, and therefore a unique finale show for each group of guests

Story Development





Process



Presentation Deck
Presentation given for my Thesis Defense, May 2024
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