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Local Projects

Local Projects is an exhibition and media design firm for museums and public spaces. While innovation drives much of today’s design, we’re interested in creating projects that endure.

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localprojects.com

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Engineering @ Alza

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Theresa Loong transforms experiences through design and emerging technology using AR, MR and VR. She directs and produces interactive media - films, games and apps. Her documentary, “Every Day Is a Holiday,” was broadcast by over 200 public television stations in the United States. Theresa creates work using Unity and Unreal game engines. She is a quick, strategic thinker and creative problem solver with over fifteen years of experience in media, non-profit, healthcare, education, luxury goods and government. She consulted with AMC Networks on digital storytelling experiences surrounding "The Walking Dead" and "Breaking Bad." She has exemplary client management skills. Theresa is a member of the Creative Tech Innovation Council and the AdCouncil's UX Committee. Theresa received distinction from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the International Game Developers Association Foundation. She is a Facebook Oculus Launch Pad creator. Theresa was an Artist-in-Residence at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island National Monuments. Her work has been exhibited at the National Gallery of Art, Sala de Exposiciones, Triennale di Milano, the Museum of Chinese in America, the Brooklyn Museum, and Circulo de Bellas Artes. She is chairperson of the board of directors of The Filmshop, a film collective based in New York City, Los Angeles and New Orleans. She is a lecturer at Parsons School of Design and has taught in the Creative Arts and Technology division at Bloomfield College.

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Open Source Program Expert | Designing Systems of Open Source Collaboration and Impact

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Building strategic programs to design better products.

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Adrienne Katz is an award winning experiential and creative producer with a background in immersive theatre, live events, installations and social moments. She works with artists and designers to create unique experiences and happenings for audiences of one to the millions. Adrienne currently produces on a freelance basis for Bureau Betak, a globally renowned creative agency that focuses on luxury and high end fashion and design clientele. Most recently Adrienne was an Executive Producer with UNIT9, AdAge's 2023 Production Company of the Year. Prior to that Adrienne was the Global Associate Director of Experiential & Content Production at Spotify, prior to that she led experiential production across BBDO North America (NY, Detroit, LA) for over 6 years. Adrienne is an alum of diverse production teams including Punchdrunk's "Sleep No More", VICE Media, Mother New York, and Local Projects. Outside of the office she develops and produces bespoke immersive experiences for artists and organizations alike. She is on the Park Avenue Armory Board of Directors and also serves as the Chair of the Avant-Garde Young Patrons group with the institution. Adrienne is available to work in multiple capacities, as a full-time executive producer, freelancer or consultant depending upon project scope and engagement.

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Experience + Creative Technologist / Serial Irrationalist / Speaker / Mentor / (Urban) Forager

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Founder, Creative Director, Creative & Technology Consulting

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Full Stack Engineer @ Lavender 💜

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Engineer with a history of working in the design industry. Three, Pixi, CSS, UX, Node, and a bit of Python and C++. Bachelor of Music focused on Music Technology & Jazz Upright Bass from Northwestern University.