David Borning is a themed entertainment artist. His work realizes the emotional potential of physical environments — from originating a Disneyland attraction to building character programs for Universal — experiences that have moved guests to tears on opening day.

Featured Projects



Snow White's
Enchanted Wish

Disneyland Park, California

My Role

  • Project Art Direction
  • Blue Sky Concept Design
  • Music Selection and Audio Mockups
  • Projection Media creation
  • Set Design
  • Special Effects development

Creative Director: Kim Irvine
Principal Art Direction: John Gritz
Producer: David Caranci

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Fan Fest Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Special Effects and Animation Department Leader
  • Design and R&D
Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Special Effects and Animation Department Leader
  • Design and R&D
Pirates of the Caribbean New Magic
Walt Disney Imagineering
  • Concept Design
Disneyland Railroad New Magic
Walt Disney Imagineering
  • Concept Design
  • Special Effects Development
Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Studios Hollywood
  • Special Effects and Animation Department Leader
  • Design and R&D

Area & Attraction Concept

Personal Project

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Imaginations Design Competition
First Place Winner
  • Project Leadership
  • Working Mockups
  • Concept Design
Halloween Séance
Personal Project
  • Projection Mapping
  • Animatronics
Interactive Art
DXARTS · University of Washington
  • Show Control & Illusion
  • Animatronics

Portfolio

Illustration
3D