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Steve Tatham
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley (BA)
University of California, Los Angeles (MArch)
Harvard Graduate School of Design
OccupationsCreative director, designer
Employer(s)MDSX (Chief Creative Officer)
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Known forUniversal Epic Universe
Websitewww.stevetatham.com

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] Tatham is perhaps best known for his contributions to amusement park design at Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Creative, including serving as Executive Creative Director for Universal Epic Universe.[3]

Education

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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

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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 graphic novels and 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

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References

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  1. ^ Susan and Simon Veness,"Subscriber Exclusive: Steve Tatham – From Imagineering to Japan to 'a major new project'". Attractions Magazine. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b "MDSX appoints Steve Tatham as chief creative officer". Blooloop. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Top Executive Leaves Universal Creative". Theme Park Insider. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d "Instructors - Steve Tatham". Harvard Graduate School of Design. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  5. ^ Susan and Simon Veness,"Subscriber Exclusive: Imagineer Steve Tatham on the making of Disneyland Paris's CinéMagique". Attractions Magazine. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  6. ^ "Universal & Disney veteran Steve Tatham on a life in theme parks". Blooloop. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  7. ^ Catherine Walters,"The Ultimate Epic Universe Guide: Explore Epic Universe". Orlando Magazine. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  8. ^ Samantha Neely,"Step into the stars: What to know about Celestial Park at Universal's Epic Universe". USA Today. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  9. ^ Gaydos, Steven. "1001: A Video Odyssey: Movies to Watch for Your Every Mood". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  10. ^ Baker, R.C. (15 December 2010). "2010's Best Comics and Graphic Novels". The Village Voice. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  11. ^ "Blooloop Innovation Awards 2024". Blooloop. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  12. ^ Dziemianowicz, Joe (23 January 2025). "Everything to Know About Epic Universe's Celestial Park: Rides, Restaurants and More". NBC. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
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