Philip Vaughan
-President and Founder
Philip founded Vertex 20 years ago, after learning the experiential design trade at Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios. He worked on Disney´s EPCOT Center project, Tokyo Disneyland,and Universal´s Wakayama project. In addition to projects in the United States and Europe, he has pioneered Vertex projects in Asia; Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and mainland China.
Robin Hall
Vice President, Design
Robin was chief art director and vice president of design at Knott´s Berry Farm theme park for 17 years, and art director at Magic Mountain for 6 years. He was instrumental in masterplanning the city of Valencia, California. He has since masterplanned many independent projects across the world. His most recent credits include the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry´s acclaimed U-505 Experience and the new masterplan for Ocean Park´s 700 million dollar renovation in Hong Kong.
Geoff Williams
Show Designer
Geoff brings over twenty-five years of graphic and themed entertainment design experience to the
team. The two years he worked as lead show designer for the US Navy´s Battle Stations 21 trainer puts him at the cutting edge of show design. Geoff was employed as a Show Set Designer for eight years at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California. He has also worked as a Show Designer for various design firms in Southern California including Jeremy Railton and Bob Rogers. Geoff has an MA in Theatre Arts from Penn State University.
Ben Tripp
Creative
Ben joined Vertex after a long career with Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, and other
major corporations. His credits include concept design for Disney´s Animal Kingdom, urban
developments for Sony Corporation in Berlin and San Francisco, and a wide variety of projects for
zoos, museums, and entertainment clients worldwide.
Drone Iyangar
Architectural Designer
Drone holds a master´s degree in Architecture from UCLA and a bachelor´s degree in architecture
from IED in India. He joined Vertex shortly after graduating from UCLA. With experience on dozens of
projects, he now heads up the architectural and three-dimensional design division of Vertex and
coordinates all IT matters.
Kevin Kicklighter
Associate Designer, Manager of I.T.
Kevin was a professional IT consultant before being hired on to the company to oversee its growing technological
needs. He now oversees the website and administrates the network, ensuring that Vertex Productions is always on the
cutting edge of technology.