Director / Creative Technologist, Blue Alchemy Labs
Mike is a multi‑award‑winning Creative Technical Director with over two decades of experience delivering large‑scale fixed installations and live event projects. He has worked across live events, museums, themed entertainment, and corporate environments, collaborating with world‑class organizations including The Sphere – Las Vegas, Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, The Smithsonian Institute, The Adler Planetarium, The American Museum of Natural History, Apple, Barclays, Coca-Cola, Nike, Farah Leisure, Hyundai, Cedar Fair, Changi Airport Group, Merlin Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and the BBC highlights the depth and technical diversity of his skill set. Known for seamlessly blending creative vision with cutting‑edge technology, Mike specializes in delivering immersive, technically precise experiences that set new industry benchmarks.
Projection vs LED Technology: Navigating the Future of Immersive Visuals
Two dominant players in this space—projection and LED technology—each offer unique capabilities that can shape the narrative, aesthetic, and feasibility of a project. But beyond the technical specifications and costs, what does this decision mean for the future of storytelling, creativity, and audience engagement?
Interactive Museums: How Technology is Transforming Visitor Experiences in the Asia Pacific
In Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore has incorporated AI-powered guides and interactive digital storytelling to breathe life into its exhibits.
The Future is Now: Technology in Spatial Design
Imagine walking through a historic site where, using an AR device, you can see how the space looked centuries ago. Or visiting a museum where AR brings exhibits to life, allowing you to interact with artefacts in ways that were previously impossible.
Spatial Design: The Unseen Character in Every Story
These experiences tell stories and create memories that last a lifetime. Spatial design is both an art and a science, focusing on the relationship between architecture, design, and people.
The Art of Storytelling Through Technology: Revolutionising Modern Museums
Modern museums use technology, like interactive displays, AI, and VR, to turn exhibits into immersive, personalized storytelling experiences, making history more engaging and interactive for visitors.
Living Worlds: How Digital Twins Will Transform Immersive Experience Design and Maintenance
Now, with the rise of Digital Twin technologies, these environments are about to become smarter, more sustainable, and more self-sustaining than ever before.
Show Control Systems: The Hidden Orchestra of Immersive Experiences
This article explains how show control systems act like a conductor, synchronizing audio, video, lighting, and effects so everything happens at the right moment to create seamless immersive experiences.
How to Make Dragons Roar and Storms Rage: The Playful Power of AV Integration
It explains how AV integration (sound, visuals, lighting) works together to create powerful, immersive experiences that feel real—while the technology itself stays unnoticed.
From History to Fantasy: Spatial Design Everywhere
"From History to Fantasy: Spatial Design Everywhere” explains how spatial design goes beyond theme parks, shaping experiences in museums, immersive attractions, and brand activations.
Theme Parks and the Art of Immersion
Theme parks achieve immersion by combining creative storytelling with advanced design and tech to fully transport guests into believable, interactive worlds.