Our Work

Thinkwell’s work began in theme parks, but has organically expanded to include attractions, museums, corporate and brand centers, malls, resorts, live events, and live entertainment around the world. We build successful businesses for our clients and while our projects span a wide range of industry verticals, they all showcase Thinkwell’s unique expertise: connecting people with brands in the physical world.

Portfolio

Awards + Accolades


  • Clio Awards

    2023 Clio Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
    Bronze Award: Home Entertainment – Experiential, Events, Activation

    2021 Clio Awards
    Halloween Horror Nights: Marathon of Mayhem
    Bronze Award: Experiential/Events

    2019 Clio Award
    DR. SUESS’S THE GRINCH, “Any Who Can Draw”
    Bronze Award: Home Entertainment Original Content

    2018 Clio Award
    FERDINAND, “The Ferdinand Flip Book” – Thinkwell Media
    Silver Clio Award: Home Entertainment – Original Content

    2017 Clio Award
    Trolls, “The Potion for Stop Motion”—Thinkwell Media
    Silver Clio Award: Home Entertainment – Original Content

    MUSE Awards

    2022 MUSE Creative Awards
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Welcome Center
    Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive – Exhibition

    2022 MUSE Creative Awards
    Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
    Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive – Out-of-Home

    2022 MUSE Design Awards
    USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
    Gold Award: Interior Design

    2022 MUSE Creative Awards
    USA Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
    Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive – Expos

    2022 MUSE Creative Awards
    Current’s: Niagara’s Power Transformed
    Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive – Live Experience

    2021 MUSE Creative Awards
    Halloween Marathon of Mayhem at Universal Orlando
    Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive Live Experiences

    2021 MUSE Creative Awards
    The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride
    Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive Virtual Reality

    2021 MUSE Creative Awards
    Make It Blue
    Platinum Award: Social Media Campaign

    Blooloop Awards

    2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
    First Place Award for Experiential Technology

    2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
    SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
    First Place Award for Creative Technology

    2021 Blooloop Innovation Award
    Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed
    1st Place: Best Places

    Event Marketer Awards

    2018 Event Marketer Award
    NFL Experience
    Best Audience Interaction

    2011 Event Marketer Award
    Wizarding World of Harry Potter Unveil at Universal Studios Orlando
    Gold Award: Best Press/Media Event

    2007 Event Marketer Award
    M&M’s World Press Event
    Gold Award: Best Press/Media Event (Consumer/Mass Media)

    Society for Experiential Graphic Design Awards

    2023 Society for Experiential Graphic Design Award
    Wildwoods: AGLOW at the Fernbank Museum
    Honor Award

    ABPM World Class Briefing Awards

    2020 ABPM World Class Briefing Award
    The Grove, Google Experience Center
    World Class Center Award

    Summit Creative Awards

    2020 Summit Creative Award
    Light It Blue
    Silver Award: Coronavirus Response Campaign

    MEED Awards

    2019 MEED Awards
    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
    Tourism & Leisure Project of The Year

    ASTC Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Awards

    2018 ASTC Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award
    Cynthia Sharpe
    Leadership in The Field (Non-CEO)

    Theme Park and Attractions Summit and Awards

    2013 Theme Park and Attractions Summit and Awards
    Thinkwell Group
    Most Honored Theme Park Design Company

    Lighting Design Awards

    2013 Lighting Design Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Lighting for Leisure Award

    UKinbound Awards

    2013 UKinbound Award for Excellence
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Award for Individual Attraction of the Year

    UK Customer Experience Awards

    2012 UK Customer Experience Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Award for Best Leisure & Retail Customer Experience

    Event Design Awards

    2011 Event Design Award
    NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
    Bronze Award: Best Museum Environment

    Emmy Awards

    1996 Emmy Recognition Award
    Opening Ceremonies Centennial Olympic Games
    Award for Best Art Direction for a Variety Program


  • THEA Awards

    2023 TEA Thea Award
    SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
    Outstanding Achievement: Indoor Marine Park

    2020 Thea Award
    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
    Outstanding Achievement: Theme Park

    2013 TEA Thea Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Award for Outstanding Attraction

    2012 TEA Thea Award
    NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
    Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Museum Exhibit

    2012 TEA Thea Award
    The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams, Macau
    Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Live Show Spectacular

    2007 TEA Thea Award
    Snow Play Area Ski Dubai
    Award for Outstanding Attraction

    2006 TEA Thea Award
    Ice Age Adventure! Movie Park Germany
    Award for Outstanding Attraction on a Limited Budget

    2006 TEA Thea Award
    MagicQuest Technology
    Award for Outstanding Development of Interactive Technology

    2005 TEA Thea Award
    Jurassic Park Institute Tour
    Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Traveling Museum Exhibit

    2003 TEA Thea Award
    Templo del Fuego at Universal Studios PortAventura
    Award for Outstanding Achievement for an Attraction

    2001 TEA Thea Award
    Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
    Award for Outstanding Attraction

    2000 TEA Thea Award
    FiestAventura at Universal Studios PortAventura
    Award for Outstanding Nighttime Spectacular

    1999 TEA Thea Award
    Cirque du Soleil’s “O”
    Las Vegas Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design

    TELLY Awards

    2023 Telly Award
    Wildwoods: AGLOW at the Fernbank Museum
    Silver Award: Immersive, Interactive, & Mixed – Museums & Galleries

    2021 Telly Awards
    Light It Blue
    Gold Award: Social Video, Social Impact

    2013 Telly Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Bronze Award: Non-Broadcast Productions Editing

    IES Illumination Awards

    2020 IES Illumination Award
    Google: The Grove Experience Center
    Merit Award: Lighting Design

    2017 IES Illumination Award
    Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
    Award of Merit

    2013 IES Illumination Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Award of Merit

    Park World Excellence Awards

    2019 Park World Excellence Award
    Batman: Knight Flight
    Media-Based Attraction of the Year

    2019 Park World Excellence Award
    Batman: Knight Flight
    Themed Attraction of the Year

    Exhibitor Magazine World Expo Awards

    2022 Exhibitor Magazine World Expo Awards
    USA Pavilion Exhibit 4, The Sky is No Longer the Limit
    Honorable Mention, Presentation

    MEA Business Awards

    2020 MEA Business Awards
    Thinkwell
    Best Global Experience Design & Production Agency

    Minsk International Fulldome Festival Awards

    2019 Minsk International Fulldome Festival
    Áróra
    Best Documentary: Fulldome Film

    MENALAC Awards

    2019 MENALAC Award
    Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
    Best Theme Park and Best Day Out and Best New Leisure/Entertainment Concept

    AMEC Counsel of the Year Awards

    2015 AMEC Counsel of the Year Award
    Aamna Jalal
    Live, Location Based & Hospitality

    Trip Advisor Awards

    2013 Trip Advisor Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Award for Outstanding Attraction

    Event Technology Awards

    2012 Event Technology Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Silver Award: Best Use of Handheld Technology

    Group Leisure Awards

    2012 Group Leisure Award
    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
    Best UK Attraction

    Sound Designer Awards

    Sound Designer of the Year 1996
    Francois Bergeron
    Cirque Du Soleil’s Quidam & Niketown flagship stores





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