Steve Tatham
Steve Tatham | |
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| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Harvard Graduate School of Design |
| Occupations | Creative director, Designer, & Academic |
| Known for | Chief Creative Officer at MDSX and a professor of Experience Design at the University of Southern California School of the Cinematic Arts |
| Website | www |
Steve Tatham is an American creative director, designer, and academic.[1] He is currently the Chief Creative Officer at MDSX and a professor of Experience Design at the University of Southern California School of the Cinematic Arts.[2] He is also known for his contributions to theme-park design at Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, including serving as Executive Creative Director for Universal Epic Universe.[3]
Education
Tatham earned a Bachelor’s degree in Film Design at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1983, followed by a Master of Architecture from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1987.[4] He also completed the AMDP executive-education program at Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2023.[4]
Career
Tatham began his career at Walt Disney Imagineering, holding roles including show-set designer, show writer, designer, and R&D Imagineer.[5] He contributed to every Disney theme park prior to the opening of Shanghai Disneyland.[6]
In 2014, Tatham joined Universal Studios Japan as Vice President of Creative, leading design efforts in Osaka for four years.[7] He later relocated to Orlando, Florida, where he served as Vice President and subsequently Executive Creative Director for Universal Creative, overseeing the creative development of Epic Universe.[8]
As a comic writer, Tatham is the author of 1001: A Video Odyssey.[9] He also authored Repuglicans, which was named one of The Village Voice’s Top Ten graphic novels/comics of 2010.[10]
In 2025, Tatham was appointed Chief Creative Officer at MDSX, a creative studio specializing in immersive design.[2]
Awards and honors
- 2008 - LA Weekly People of LA[4]
- 2010 - Webby Award Honoree[4]
- 2024 - Blooloop Innovation Awards[11]
- 2025 - Featured in the Peacock documentary Epic Ride[12]
References
- ^ Susan and Simon Veness,"Subscriber Exclusive: Steve Tatham – From Imagineering to Japan to 'a major new project'". attractionsmagazine.com. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ a b "MDSX appoints Steve Tatham as chief creative officer". blooloop.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Top Executive Leaves Universal Creative". themeparkinsider.com. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Instructors - Steve Tatham". execed.gsd.harvard.edu. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Susan and Simon Veness,"Subscriber Exclusive: Imagineer Steve Tatham on the making of Disneyland Paris's CinéMagique". attractionsmagazine.com. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Universal & Disney veteran Steve Tatham on a life in theme parks". blooloop.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Catherine Walters,"The Ultimate Epic Universe Guide: Explore Epic Universe". orlandomagazine.com. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Samantha Neely,"Step into the stars: What to know about Celestial Park at Universal's Epic Universe". usatoday.com. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Steven Gaydos,"1001: A Video Odyssey: Movies to Watch for Your Every Mood". variety.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ R.C Baker,"2010's Best Comics and Graphic Novels". villagevoice.com. 15 December 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Blooloop Innovation Awards 2024". blooloop.com. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Joe Dziemianowicz,"Everything to Know About Epic Universe's Celestial Park: Rides, Restaurants and More". nbc.com. 23 January 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.