E-ticket attractions.

Stories are about something – and it’s not the subject. Dogs. Vikings. Spaceships. Detectives. All neutral. Stories are about the moods, the ideas, the sensations that underlie them. These come through not because what they are about, but because of how they are told. –Joe Rhode

FESTHAUS is a multi-disciplinary design studio that has created original, engaging creative content for over 15 years. We lean towards media design for themed entertainment, but work with clients of various industries, shapes and sizes.

We strive to deliver “E-ticket” design – meaningful, polished, high-end, top-tier solutions – for every project. Concept and story development, writing, illustration, design, animation, solo projects or large campaigns.

APPROACH

We use a “themed” design approach – creating a fully immersive design package via unifying holistic messaging specifically for your specific project – activated through original digital AND tactile solutions.

ARTS

Like most studios today, we play primarily in digital spheres, but with a foundation in the classical studio arts we can also create actual, tangible assets to support your story – through drawing, painting, fabrication, set design, and so on.

This is not just a fine artist loft, digital design firm, 2D motion design house, or 3D visualization studio – but an amalgamation of those spaces.

INTEGRITY

We’re not experts at everything of course, but are confident in our ability to create something thoughtful, meticulous, and unique. We believe in and strive for the best on every project we take.

That being said, if your requests fall outside of our wheelhouse, then we’ll be honest with you – we can either partner with those who can support the project, or point you in the right direction toward those who can solve your problem one-on-one with you.

COMMITMENT

We sincerely want you to succeed, so we thoroughly research and then carefully implement proprietary design resulting in the best solution for your project to complement or continue the overall message of your campaign and company. We commit to deliver a high-end product for you.

MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY PICTURE.

While we may create fantastic visuals, more importantly, FESTHAUS is there to foster your story’s creation, nurture its development, and help it thrive in the world.

We’re not here to just create eye candy – a meaningful story, intentional design, and appropriate implementation is at the heart of everything we do.

For you.

And experience matters. We’ve been writing, designing, illustrating, building, and animating upmarket, professional projects since: YouTube switched on, Fosset flew the globe, and Disneyland turned 50.

We have extensive experience creating unique, intentional, polished presentations that tell stories in interesting and engaging ways, leaving satisfied audiences far and wide.

But you don’t have to take our word for it – here’s what others have had to say:

Testimonials

We are designers, animators, illustrators, fabricators, and curious participants.

FROM THE DIRECTOR

FESTHAUS is a Cincinnati-based design studio with a wide-range of artistic skills.

We not only serve the Themed Entertainment industry specifically, but extend our unique, well-rounded design expertise to every client’s project, no matter the size or industry – from engaging design, branding packages, and motion media solutions for any platform, to support for immersive and interactive experiences, and beyond – always with good old-fashioned original storytelling at the core.

What does “themed design” mean for your project? Well, it’s design with an overarching, holistic objective – a complete immersion of messaging. Generally, it entails making sure there is a cohesive, consistent, unifying visual story combined with detailed, intentional design to accurately reflect your project, brand, and company (visuals and message). It’s not just eye candy – it’s design with meaning that extends throughout all segments of your project or business, digitally and experientially.

In an effort to explore the best solution for you, we understand digital and analog design methods. Personally, as a student of the classical studio arts, animation, and architecture, I have a thorough understanding of the visual arts from linear, dimensional, and tactile perspectives – along with over 15 years of digital experience.

Combined with a love of research, curation, and intentional design, these experiences lead to thoroughly unique and engaging solutions for clients and projects of all types.

I look forward to working with you.