Hello! My name is River Marie Baratelli and I am an artist currently studying Production Design for Theme Parks and Attractions at Savannah College of Art and Design. Themed entertainment has always been a massive part of my life. Growing up in Florida, themed entertainment served as a third space for peers and myself. Whenever I experienced an attraction or installation, I was always eager to learn about the technology and creative processes behind it. I fell in love with the inherently social aspect of experiential design and how it always manages to spark a conversation.
During my studies at SCAD, I have learned that themed entertainment is an intensely complex and fascinating art-form. it is the only medium in which all five senses are used on a regular basis. It has helped me feel seen, heard, and understood like no other artistic medium has. I am drawn to themed entertainment because I want to help others feel seen, heard, and understood.
I have had the opportunity able to realize this passion recently. On a previous project, I served as a spatial designer and transformed two immersive spaces from key concept art, into fully realized Rhino models. On top of this, I had the amazing opportunity to lead and work with a talented group of inter-disciplinary production designers to create two, visualized immersive space concepts in 10 weeks.
If you have any questions or would like to work with me, please feel free to reach out with my contact info below!