Intellectual Work
Books
Long-form works exploring fear, creativity, leadership, and the design of human experience through nonfiction, speculative systems thinking, and immersive storytelling.
Monsters Within Us
Exploring fear, power, and the psychology of behavior
A guide to designing intentional experiences that people don’t just use—but want to be part of.
(Coming Soon) Architecture of Fear
Exploring fear and how we create the environments that create fear.
Experience Systems
An ongoing media series exploring the systems behind human experience—bringing together episodes, essays, animations, and creative builds around leadership, storytelling, design, and the environments we create
Exploring myth, monsters, folklore, and the psychology of what haunts us.
(Coming Soon) Experience Systems | The Watcher
Evaluating horror and it's impact on us psychologically and sociologically
Experience Architect’s Field Notes
Observations, essays, and design explorations from the intersection of immersive storytelling, themed entertainment, technology, and human behavior—examining how environments, systems, and narrative shape the experiences people remember.
The Psychology of Immersive Environments
How narrative, environment, and sensory design influence emotional engagement.
The Architecture of Experiences
Examining how physical space, story structure, and interaction combine to create meaningful experiences.
The History of Spectacle
From circuses to theme parks, exploring how large-scale experiences have shaped entertainment culture.
Systems Behind Everyday Experiences
How transportation, logistics, and infrastructure enable the experiences people take for granted.
Story Worlds and Human Imagination
Exploring how narrative worlds—from mythology to modern entertainment—shape how people see themselves and society.
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