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
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Qiddiya E-Gaming District
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
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U.S. Marshals Museum
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Wildwoods: AGLOW
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U.S.A. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
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Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
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Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride
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Google: The Grove Experience Center
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
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NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum
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Lionsgate Entertainment World
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Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration
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The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Awards + Accolades
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Clio Awards
2023 Clio Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
Bronze Award: Home Entertainment – Experiential, Events, Activation2021 Clio Awards
Halloween Horror Nights: Marathon of Mayhem
Bronze Award: Experiential/Events2019 Clio Award
DR. SUESS’S THE GRINCH, “Any Who Can Draw”
Bronze Award: Home Entertainment Original Content2018 Clio Award
FERDINAND, “The Ferdinand Flip Book” – Thinkwell Media
Silver Clio Award: Home Entertainment – Original Content2017 Clio Award
Trolls, “The Potion for Stop Motion”—Thinkwell Media
Silver Clio Award: Home Entertainment – Original ContentMUSE Awards
2024 MUSE Creative Awards
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive – Other2022 MUSE Creative Awards
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Welcome Center
Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive – Exhibition2022 MUSE Creative Awards
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive – Out-of-Home2022 MUSE Design Awards
USA Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Gold Award: Interior Design2022 MUSE Creative Awards
USA Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive – Expos2022 MUSE Creative Awards
Current’s: Niagara’s Power Transformed
Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive – Live Experience2021 MUSE Creative Awards
Halloween Marathon of Mayhem at Universal Orlando
Gold Award: Experiential & Immersive Live Experiences2021 MUSE Creative Awards
The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride
Platinum Award: Experiential & Immersive Virtual Reality2021 MUSE Creative Awards
Make It Blue
Platinum Award: Social Media CampaignBlooloop Awards
2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
First Place Award for Experiential Technology2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
First Place Award for Creative Technology2021 Blooloop Innovation Award
Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed
1st Place: Best PlacesEvent Marketer Awards
2018 Event Marketer Award
NFL Experience
Best Audience Interaction2011 Event Marketer Award
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Unveil at Universal Studios Orlando
Gold Award: Best Press/Media Event2007 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 AwardABPM World Class Briefing Awards
2020 ABPM World Class Briefing Award
The Grove, Google Experience Center
World Class Center AwardSummit Creative Awards
2020 Summit Creative Award
Light It Blue
Silver Award: Coronavirus Response CampaignMEED Awards
2019 MEED Awards
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Tourism & Leisure Project of The YearASTC 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 CompanyLighting Design Awards
2013 Lighting Design Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Lighting for Leisure AwardUKinbound Awards
2013 UKinbound Award for Excellence
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Award for Individual Attraction of the YearUK Customer Experience Awards
2012 UK Customer Experience Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Award for Best Leisure & Retail Customer ExperienceEvent Design Awards
2011 Event Design Award
NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Bronze Award: Best Museum EnvironmentEmmy Awards
1996 Emmy Recognition Award
Opening Ceremonies Centennial Olympic Games
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THEA Awards
2023 TEA Thea Award
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Outstanding Achievement: Indoor Marine Park2020 Thea Award
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Outstanding Achievement: Theme Park2013 TEA Thea Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Award for Outstanding Attraction2012 TEA Thea Award
NatureQuest at Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Museum Exhibit2012 TEA Thea Award
The House of Dancing Water at City of Dreams, Macau
Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Live Show Spectacular2007 TEA Thea Award
Snow Play Area Ski Dubai
Award for Outstanding Attraction2006 TEA Thea Award
Ice Age Adventure! Movie Park Germany
Award for Outstanding Attraction on a Limited Budget2006 TEA Thea Award
MagicQuest Technology
Award for Outstanding Development of Interactive Technology2005 TEA Thea Award
Jurassic Park Institute Tour
Award for Outstanding Achievement for a Traveling Museum Exhibit2003 TEA Thea Award
Templo del Fuego at Universal Studios PortAventura
Award for Outstanding Achievement for an Attraction2001 TEA Thea Award
Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Award for Outstanding Attraction2000 TEA Thea Award
FiestAventura at Universal Studios PortAventura
Award for Outstanding Nighttime Spectacular1999 TEA Thea Award
Cirque du Soleil’s “O”
Las Vegas Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sound DesignTELLY Awards
2023 Telly Award
Wildwoods: AGLOW at the Fernbank Museum
Silver Award: Immersive, Interactive, & Mixed – Museums & Galleries2021 Telly Awards
Light It Blue
Gold Award: Social Video, Social Impact2013 Telly Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Bronze Award: Non-Broadcast Productions EditingIES Illumination Awards
2020 IES Illumination Award
Google: The Grove Experience Center
Merit Award: Lighting Design2017 IES Illumination Award
Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
Award of Merit2013 IES Illumination Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Award of MeritPark World Excellence Awards
2019 Park World Excellence Award
Batman: Knight Flight
Media-Based Attraction of the Year2019 Park World Excellence Award
Batman: Knight Flight
Themed Attraction of the YearExhibitor Magazine World Expo Awards
2022 Exhibitor Magazine World Expo Awards
USA Pavilion Exhibit 4, The Sky is No Longer the Limit
Honorable Mention, PresentationMEA Business Awards
2020 MEA Business Awards
Thinkwell
Best Global Experience Design & Production AgencyMinsk International Fulldome Festival Awards
2019 Minsk International Fulldome Festival
Áróra
Best Documentary: Fulldome FilmMENALAC Awards
2019 MENALAC Award
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
Best Theme Park and Best Day Out and Best New Leisure/Entertainment ConceptAMEC Counsel of the Year Awards
2015 AMEC Counsel of the Year Award
Aamna Jalal
Live, Location Based & HospitalityTrip Advisor Awards
2013 Trip Advisor Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Award for Outstanding AttractionEvent Technology Awards
2012 Event Technology Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Silver Award: Best Use of Handheld TechnologyGroup Leisure Awards
2012 Group Leisure Award
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Best UK AttractionSound Designer Awards
Sound Designer of the Year 1996
Francois Bergeron
Cirque Du Soleil’s Quidam & Niketown flagship stores