31Thirteen Studio

We are a multi-disciplinary creative collaborative specifically created to partner with owners and developers of entertainment oriented projects across the globe. As the "creative partner" in these endeavors, our goal is to establish a vision for the guest experience, act as directors of the creative design process and deliver attractions that will delight and amaze audiences for many years to come.

Established in 2003, 31Thirteen Studio has played a key role in the creation of many world class location based attractions of all kinds; theme parks, resort hotels, restaurants, retail facilities, waterpark resorts, exhibits and many more. Our esteemed clientele includes major entertainment providers such as The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, Illumination Entertainment, Wynn Las Vegas, 20th Century Fox, Sanrio, and Paramount Pictures. Our collaborative approach relies on our valued and longstanding relationhips with who we see as the most talented and reliable people in the location based entertainment industry. We pay careful attention to who we select as our collaborators, making sure they meet the highest standards, align with the project/ client needs, and share our same work ethic.

COLETTE CHAGHOURI-HOPE / Principal • Sr. Creative Producer • Owner

After earning her architecture degree from Cal Poly Pomona, Colette began her career at the renouned architectural firm The Jerde Partnership, ther she helped create the Olympic Village for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. At the close of that assignment she finalized her masters program at the Sci-Arch campus / Lugano, Switzerland. Her first experience with themed entertainment design was for the Walt Disney Company on the Disneyland Paris in 1987. Much of her professional design experience has been for major entertainment oriented firms including Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios. Her passion for immersive environments and world-class architectural design is well suited for the eclectic world of theme park and resort development. She is currently directing the design and development of a corporate retreat destinations for one of the worlds largest tech companies based in California, and several mega-projects for the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.

CHRISTIAN HOPE / Creative Designer & Art Director

With over 40 years of experience creating world-class attractions for Universal Studios, Samsung, Sanrio, Paramount Parks International and The Disney Company, Christian's expertise lies in his unique understanding of how many disciplines come together to create one-of-a-kind location based entertainment. As a concept designer and art director Mr. Hope is responsible for directing the creative and aesthetic development of many successful attractions across the planet. Projects include Universal's Islands of Adventure, Sanrio's Puroland, Knott's Theme Park and Disneyland attractions in California, Florida, Paris and Hong Kong. From resort and theme park master planning to attractions development and entertainment design, Mr. Hope's current projects span the globe from Hong Kong to Paris, and The United States to Dubai. Considered by many to the preeminent concept designer and creative director in the themed entertainment industry.

OUR CAPABILITIES

At 31Thirteen Studio, we bring stories to life through unforgettable spaces and experiences. Guided by decades of creative leadership, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique demands of the location-based entertainment industry and beyond.

Creative & Concept Development

Blue sky ideation and thematic narrative development
Story and world-building that anchor emotional guest journeys
Concept art, mood boards, and visual storytelling packages
Show writing and experiential scripting

Master Planning & Experience Design

Thematic master planning for parks, resorts, and entertainment districts
Site programming and guest flow analysis
Integration of hospitality, retail, and entertainment environments into cohesive destinations

Attraction & Immersive Design

Ride and show concept development
Interactive and multi-sensory experience design
Scenic, set, and prop design with detailed show packages
Media integration, including AR, VR, projection mapping, and immersive theater

Design Documentation & Creative Direction

Schematic and design development documentation
Detailed design intent packages and color/material boards
Creative art direction from fabrication through installation, ensuring design integrity is maintained every step of the way

Strategic & Creative Consulting

IP development and brand storytelling for new ventures
Feasibility and guest experience studies with a creative lens
Experience strategy aligning emotional engagement with business goals

Visualization & Presentation

High-end concept illustrations, storyboards, and cinematic key art
Renderings and animatics for stakeholder buy-in and marketing
Comprehensive presentation decks tailored to investors and partners

Beyond Entertainment

Themed hospitality and resort design
Retail and dining concept development
Immersive brand activations, pop-ups, and marketing environments
Specialty environments for healthcare, education, and community spaces