Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- CONTENTS
- DEDICATION
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- 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
- IMAGE CREDITS
- INDEX
Product information
- Title: The Immersive Worlds Handbook
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2012
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781136146695
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