ABOUT US
D. C. Hibbs Inc. is a boutique production design firm providing specialized production design services for theme park attractions, museum exhibits, retail, and restaurant projects around the world. The D. C. Hibbs senior staff come from backgrounds in production design, show set design, and production management and are uniquely suited to realize complex and challenging projects. Our experienced staff have contributed to some of the best teams and projects in the industry including:
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- Walt Disney Imagineering
- Universal Creative
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Orlando
- Universal Studios Japan
- Disneyland Resort
- Walt Disney World
- Disneyland Paris
- Shanghai Disneyland
- And many more…
THE PRODUCTION DESIGN PROCESS
Great projects start with a great vision. We at D. C. Hibbs love helping visionary clients take their napkin sketch and turn it into buildable reality. And did we mention that we love constraints? From the very beginning of the design process we will help you identify and fit your vision within your parameters, whether they be budget, schedule, spatial, operational, or technological. We deliver something both achievable and compelling. With consensus achieved, your idea can then move into our rigorous production design process.
Our versatile designers translate your concept into detailed show set and art direction drawing packages. These drawing packages document the design intent in dimensional reality, making sure that critical details are accounted for and coordinated with all the involved disciplines.
Throughout the drawing process, our designers collaborate with your technical, architectural, and construction teams to ensure that critical items are properly coordinated into the show early on. This ensures each item is accounted for, both physically in the space and in your vendors' scopes, to make sure every piece comes together properly in the field.
Our diligent production designers will chase artistic details throughout the process, assuring that they translate into reality in a way that maintains your vision. We will provide material specifications, develop material sample programs, and review the work of your contractors and specialty vendors.
Once drawing packages are handed off to vendors, our staff will ensure a quality product is achieved by performing shop drawing reviews, material approvals, shop visits, and final buyoffs.
The D. C. Hibbs team is experienced in field art direction and installation supervision. We will work with your contractors and install teams to make sure that your creation comes together successfully in the field.
Your vision has become reality! Leading up to opening day, our team can assist with commissioning and turnover of the finished show. Thanks to our exhaustive process, documentation for your maintenance staff is clear and thorough.
Great projects start with a great vision. We at D. C. Hibbs love helping visionary clients take their napkin sketch and turn it into buildable reality. And did we mention that we love constraints? From the very beginning of the design process we will help you identify and fit your vision within your parameters, whether they be budget, schedule, spatial, operational, or technological. We deliver something both achievable and compelling. With consensus achieved, your idea can then move into our rigorous production design process.
Our versatile designers translate your concept into detailed show set and art direction drawing packages. These drawing packages document the design intent in dimensional reality, making sure that critical details are accounted for and coordinated with all the involved disciplines.
Throughout the drawing process, our designers collaborate with your technical, architectural, and construction teams to ensure that critical items are properly coordinated into the show early on. This ensures each item is accounted for, both physically in the space and in your vendors' scopes, to make sure every piece comes together properly in the field.
Our diligent production designers will chase artistic details throughout the process, assuring that they translate into reality in a way that maintains your vision. We will provide material specifications, develop material sample programs, and review the work of your contractors and specialty vendors.
Once drawing packages are handed off to vendors, our staff will ensure a quality product is achieved by performing shop drawing reviews, material approvals, shop visits, and final buyoffs.
The D. C. Hibbs team is experienced in field art direction and installation supervision. We will work with your contractors and install teams to make sure that your creation comes together successfully in the field.
Your vision has become reality! Leading up to opening day, our team can assist with commissioning and turnover of the finished show. Thanks to our exhaustive process, documentation for your maintenance staff is clear and thorough.
SERVICES
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- Production Design
- Art Direction
- Show Set Design
- Fabrication Management
- Site Supervision
- Field Art Direction
- Illusions
- Project Management
- Graphic Design
- Kiosks
- 3D Modeling
- Dark Rides
- Special Effects Theatres
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- Media-based Attractions
- Themed Attraction Queues
- Exhibits
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Area Development
- Theme Parks
- Outdoor Vending Carts
- Signage
- Themed Facades
- Technical Coordination
- Design Integration
- Creative Producing
SERVICES
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- Production Design
- Art Direction
- Show Set Design
- Fabrication Management
- Site Supervision
- Field Art Direction
- Illusions
- Project Management
- Graphic Design
- Kiosks
- 3D Modeling
- Dark Rides
- Special Effects Theatres
- Media-based Attractions
- Themed Attraction Queues
- Exhibits
- Restaurants
- Retail
- Area Development
- Theme Parks
- Outdoor Vending Carts
- Signage
- Themed Facades
- Technical Coordination
- Design Integration
- Creative Producing
TEAM
Derek bridges the gap between blue sky concepts and the built environment. He has worked as a creative lead, art director, and production designer, taking projects through the studio and into the field to assure that the execution remains true to the artistic concept while practical for construction and operation. Credits include Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, numerous placemaking projects across Universal Studios Hollywood, the Thea award winning “Ghost of the Castle” special effects theater, world expo pavilions, museum exhibits, and theme park attractions around the world.
John has spent well over a decade exclusively designing theme park attractions. With a background in architecture, John has been able to guide big ideas into physical reality acting as both a show set designer and production designer on various projects including: Shanghai Disneyland (Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Cove, and Adventure Isle), Radiator Springs Racers, Super Nintendo World, and several unannounced projects for Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative.
Connie brings a unique combination of conceptual and spatial design to the D. C. Hibbs Inc. team. Specializing in environmental design, Connie is knowledgeable in an array of digital 3D design tools and techniques, as well as materials and fabrication techniques, with furniture featured at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. She is also a talented illustrator with published work in various books and magazines. In fact, she drew most of what you’re seeing here today.
Mark comes from a diverse background spanning product development, manufacturing, prop building, architecture, and business strategy. He has worked in international manufacturing environments and has helped to streamline production environments in both entertainment and consumer product industries. Mark also comes with a solid understanding of spatial design and architectural practices. He has worked with Walt Disney Imagineering, Speck Products, LOCUS, Boombang Design, and Independent Studio Services.
Derek bridges the gap between blue sky concepts and the built environment. He has worked as a creative lead, art director, and production designer, taking projects through the studio and into the field to assure that the execution remains true to the artistic concept while practical for construction and operation. Credits include Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, numerous placemaking projects across Universal Studios Hollywood, the Thea award winning “Ghost of the Castle” special effects theater, world expo pavilions, museum exhibits, and theme park attractions around the world.
Tisa is a veteran themed entertainment professional experienced in managing both departments and major projects, from concept through construction and commissioning, internationally and domestically. Tisa has served as a project director for Universal Creative in Hollywood, Vice President of Entertainment and Brand Portfolios at BRC Imagination Arts, was the senior producer and project manager for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum shows and exhibits, and has worked with WET Design and Iwerks Entertainment.
John has spent well over a decade exclusively designing theme park attractions. With a background in architecture, John has been able to guide big ideas into physical reality acting as both a show set designer and production designer on various projects including: Shanghai Disneyland (Pirates of the Caribbean, Treasure Cove, and Adventure Isle), Radiator Springs Racers, Super Nintendo World, and several unannounced projects for Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative.
Connie brings a unique combination of conceptual and spatial design to the D. C. Hibbs Inc. team. Specializing in environmental design, Connie is knowledgeable in an array of digital 3D design tools and techniques, as well as materials and fabrication techniques, with furniture featured at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. She is also a talented illustrator with published work in various books and magazines. In fact, she drew most of what you’re seeing here today.
Mark comes from a diverse background spanning product development, manufacturing, prop building, architecture, and business strategy. He has worked in international manufacturing environments and has helped to streamline production environments in both entertainment and consumer product industries. Mark also comes with a solid understanding of spatial design and architectural practices. He has worked with Walt Disney Imagineering, Speck Products, LOCUS, Boombang Design, and Independent Studio Services.
CONTACT
D. C. Hibbs Inc. would love to meet you! Please send us a note or give us a call. We are ready to assist you…
