Let’s create better moments together.
Hi, I’m Alan.
I specialize in helping people and organizations create meaningful experiences.
When creating any type of experience, I think it’s important to have empathy and to ask what the audience's needs are.
Play with a lot of different ideas.
Sometimes we don’t need more tech but just need to change the format.
How I Think
Japan is REMARKABLE
Writer
Strategist, Creative Producer, Photographer
A single student’s comment about needing a professional headshot sparked a complete overhaul of a planned event, turning it into a vibrant career day with mock interviews, resume workshops, and headshots to prepare students for jobs and internships.
Experiences are about time well spent, and Japan excels at providing just that. Japan emphasizes details, both big and small, that fit into classic and new frameworks for the language of experiences.
Profile Power-Up
Vibing with Your Career
Creative Producer & Promoter
Instead of hosting a standard guest speaker event, we invited the alum to energize the room with a DJ set that kicked off the night, followed by a lively interview and an engaging audience Q&A. This fresh approach attracted our department’s biggest crowd ever and set a new standard for what our events can achieve.
Creating a Welcoming Space
Strategist, Creative Producer and Promoter
We designed four lively touchpoints to help both returning students and newcomers quickly connect and experience the program’s creative, welcoming spirit, guiding everyone from awkward introductions to genuine connection.
The Billboard
Strategist, Creative Producer, Photographer & Writer
We launched a student newsletter that gathered the most exciting program updates into a single, lively hub. Each issue opened with a captivating story, spotlighting an inspiring student and guiding readers toward new academic and career possibilities.
Community Pop-Ups
Strategist & Creative Producer
To connect with students beyond our monthly mixers, we introduced lively, longer-running themed pop-ups. This fresh approach drew in even more students, whether they stopped by for a quick treat or lingered with friends to enjoy their personalized goodie bags.
“Work is theatre & every business a stage.”
-Pine & Gilmore, The Experience Economy
Previous Work
What if sustainability didn’t require willpower? We designed the mixer so the default choices were green, then used a quick pledge wall and stickers to spark conversation and action.
Sustainability Week Social
Strategist & Creative Producer
