JUSTIN MARTIN

Justin Martin, Attraction Designer, Universal Orlando Resort (Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park). Courtesy of the designer.

RMCAD + PUBLIC EVENTS

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Justin Martin is a creative director and art director for themed entertainment and experiences. His work pushes the boundaries of reality, transporting guests to places and moments opposite to their everyday lives. Martin has worked on Thea Award-winning projects like Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay Water Park, Lionsgate Entertainment World’s The Twilight Saga: Midnight Ride, and Golden Ticket-winning Meow Wolf Convergence Station. Martin has worked in a variety of different roles at various companies such as Thinkwell Group, Universal Creative, OC Sports and Entertainment, and most notably Meow Wolf. In 2021, Blooloop, an industry trade website, named Martin one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Themed Entertainment Design for his work on various projects and his passion for educating the next generation of themed entertainment designers.

Learn more about Justin Martin.

DESIGNER TALK

Achieving Dreams: Turning Imagined Worlds Into Reality

From museums to theme parks, have you ever wondered, who creates those places? Justin Martin’s design talk will answer that question. Martin’s expertise includes concept design, 3D modeling, character design, art direction, model making, and set decoration. These multidisciplinary design skills contribute to his portfolio of projects including Meow Wolf Convergence Station, Gringotts Wizarding Bank at The Making of Harry Potter London, Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay Theme Park, and more. He will discuss breaking into and navigating this small but unique creative industry and what fuels his inspiration and perseverance.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5:30 pm MST | Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Mary Harris Auditorium
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
1600 Pierce Street, Denver, CO 80214

This event is offered in person and via livestream!

Free and open to the public. Free refreshments for in-person attendees.

Pre-event registration is highly encouraged.

MEOW WOLF STUDENT RAFFLE

RMCAD students who pre-register by Monday, Oct 14th, 11:59 pm Mountain Time and attend Justin Martin’s designer talk (in person or livestream) will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Meow Wolf (redeemable at Meow Wolf locations or in the Meow Wolf online store). One entry per student. Use your RMCAD email at registration. Students must be in attendance in person or online to win.

PRIVATE RMCAD events

One-on-One Meetings with Justin Martin

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Space is limited. Students must apply to participate.
Deadline to apply: Monday, October 7, 2024

RMCAD online and on-ground students have the exciting opportunity to share their work with visiting designer Justin Martin in 20-minute meetings. If selected, students get feedback on their own work from this accomplished visiting designer.

Justin Martin, Lead Art Director, Meow Wolf, Convergence Station.

STUDENT-LED Q+A SESSION

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Triboro 116
Lunch is provided
Student-Led Q + A Sessions are casual, in-person conversations open to RMCAD students, faculty, and staff. Guided by student voices, these discussions generate valuable professional advice for all students.

Students! Apply to lead this conversation HERE. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 7, 2024.

Justin Martin, Concept Designer Warner Bros (Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter). Courtesy of the designer.

Recommendation List

VASD Program visiting artists and designers provide a recommendation list that gives insight into their work, practice, and research. Designer Justin Martin recommends:

  • Immersive Storytelling For Real and Imaged Worlds - Margaret Kerrison (Book)

  • The End of Storytelling - Stephanie Riggs (Book)

  • Design Is Storytelling- Ellen Lupton (Book)

  • The Golden Theme - Brian McDonald (Book)

  • The Art of Galaxy’s Edge- Amy Ratcliffe (Book)

  • Designing Disney’s Theme Parks- Karal Anne Marling (Book)

  • Spectacle- David Rockwell (Book)

  • Any Sci-fi drawing by Syd Mead or Joe Johnston

  • Writing Advice from Matt Stone & Trey Parker @ NYU | MTVU’s “Stand In” (Youtube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGUNqq3jVLg 

  • Hozier (Album)

  • Cirque Du Soleil VR  (VR Experience)

  • The Nest (In Person Experience created by SCOUT Expedition Company)

  • Imagineering Story (Disney+)