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BIOGRAPHY
Christopher Stapleton is a Creative Venture Catalyst and published author for innovative experience design. His publications and writings are transforming User eXperience (UX) in all aspects of how we work, play, shop and learn. His research in imagination, innovation and immersion is advancing the art and science of experiential media (Digital Media, Simulation, Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality). Experiential media is the convergence of all media to engage all the senses in all directions, dimensions and realities. Mr. Stapleton expertise in design, production and education explores how we leverage the next generation technology, techniques and talent to provide experiential make-overs for venues of entertainment, learning, marketing, training and recreation. With his unique experience as an entrepreneur, researcher, civic leader, author and professor, he transforms imaginative ideas into innovative solutions through transdisciplinary collaboration and motivational leadership.
His work takes him around the world for commercial, civic and academic initiatives. In speaking engagements and workshops, he applies his emerging theories of Mixed Reality user experience (UX), Interplay Learning Theory, Media Innovation Infrastructure. Clients and sponsors include: Simiosys Real World Laboratories, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon Recreation, Sanrio, Walt Disney World, Imagineering, NASA, Department of Education, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Museum of Science and Industry. Affiliations include: Themed Entertainment Association, Urban Rethink, Creative CoLab Orlando, National Center for Simulation, SISO, ACM/SIGGRAPH, IEEE-ISMAR, IEEE-VR, IAAPA, IITSEC, United Scenic Artists.
COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE
Creative Venture Catalyst, Simiosys Real World Laboratory
Writer, for leading publications on technology innovation and creative experiential media (Google Scholar)
Creative Venture Catalyst at, Urban Rethink Foundation Open Innovation PLAY TANK, a StoreFront Real World Laboratory
Creative Venture Catalyst, Haberman Educational Foundation STAR Simulator Virtual Classroom
Experience Design Consultant, Disney Imagineering Innoventions at EPCOT
Creative Director of Experiential Marketing, Entech CreativeEmotional branding through memorable experiences.
Attraction Designer, Universal Studios Dubailand Hmmm, maybe one day again.
Entertainment Consultant, Canon Inc. Mixed Reality System Laboratory Mixed Fantasy Innovation
Show Producer, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure Toon Lagoon
Senior Art Director, Nickelodeon Recreation Splat City, Game Lab, Backstage Tours.
Concept Designer, Walt Disney World Entertainment
Design Director, Jack Rouse Associates Museums, Corporate Communications & Entertainment
Design Director, Richard Crane Productions, I Corsari Advanture Gardaland Italy
Production Designer, Sanrio PuroLand Landmark Entertainment
Production Designer, Universal Studios Florida multiple attractions
Digital Media Producer, Doswell Productions Pioneering Digital Media Marketing for IBM
Production Designer, Independent features, television, music videos.
Scenic Designer, On and Off Broadway
CIVIC LEADERSHIP
Founder, International Interplay Academy Transforming education into the #1 entertainment genre.
Principal Investigator, NASA Mission:LEAP Experiential Learning Landscape
Founding President, Geneva Heritage Center Rural Heritage Experience
General Co-Chair, ISMAR 2009 International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality
Creative Guest Advisor, Office of the Director of National Intelligence 2009 SHARP Hard Problem Think Tank: Mixed Reality
Executive Board Member, SISO Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization
Conference Committee Chair, ACM/SIGGRAPH1994/1998 International Computer Graphics Conference
Founding President, ACM/SIGGRAPH Orlando Professional Chapter
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Creative Research Director, National Science Foundation Grant, National Model for Mixed Reality Experiential Landscapes (UCF, PI)
Affiliate Research Faculty, Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida.
Visiting Professor, Technical University of Munich, Computer Aided Medical Procedure ( Computer Aided Medical Procedure Laboratory) (CAMP)
Founding Director, Media Convergence Laboratory, University of Central Florida
Founding Faculty Member, Digital Media Program School of Visual Art & Design, University of Central Florida.
Instructor of Technical Theater, University of Rochester Theater
EDUCATION
BFA/MFA New York University, Tisch School of the Art design for stage and film
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