PHYSICAL DESIGN
I build spaces that
work in steel, wood, light,
and story.
From haunted attractions and heritage dark rides to animatronics, scenic systems, event infrastructure, and specialist props, I design physical experiences where engineering, atmosphere, and audience experience have to function as one.
One of the larger Audrey 2 puppets during a dress rehearsal on stage.
Edward working on the wiring for the Ghost Train refresh at Luna Park in 2024.
APPROACH
Designing for fabrication, performance, and feeling.
Physical design is where technical systems and experience design converge to create environments that are both structurally sound and emotionally compelling.
My work involves designing and delivering immersive attractions, themed installations, and large-scale physical activations using integrated digital and fabrication workflows.
I use tools such as 3D scanning, CAD, Blender, and VR pre-visualisation to prototype and validate ideas before construction, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and buildability. Alongside this technical foundation, I focus on how people move through and feel within a space, shaping lighting, form, interaction, and narrative to create memorable experiences.
This combination of engineering-led planning and experience-driven design allows me to translate creative concepts into durable, real-world environments that perform reliably and resonate with audiences.
Below are some select pieces of my previous work.
Physical Projects
FESTIVAL / HAUNTED HOUSE
Luna Dark Festival
Design and Engineering work for the largest Halloween party in the Southern Hemisphere.
HERITAGE RIDE / RETHEME
Ghost Train Retheming
Reimagining Luna Park’s heritage listed Ghost Train.
ANIMATRONICS / STAGE
Little Shop of Horrors Puppets
Animatronic and mechanical puppets for a stage production.
INTERACTIVE PROP
Interactive Ouija Board
An animatronic Ouija board that could silently spell out programmable messages.
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PRODUCT / FABRICATION
Portable Art Box
A laser cuttable art box that could be folded up and used on the go for the youtuber Jazza.
ANIMATRONIC
Giant Animatronic Furby
A 1-meter tall Furby animatronic to terrify party guests.
ELECTRONICS / SYSTEM
Electronic Control Board
A flexible control board made to run Ghost Train and Haunted House scares.
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MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
Fashion Show Materials
A custom material solution for a Melbourne fashion designer.
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PROP / FAN BUILD
Daleks
Invading planet Earth from a small corner of Melbourne.
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