 Sir Richard Branson, a 'surprise' guest, made an appearance at the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum's 25th Anniversary event on Saturday, October 22, 2011 by dropping-in via video feed. read more » |
Expo 2012 is an international Exposition to be held in Yeosu, South Korea from May 12 to August 12, 2012. The theme of the Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast.” Expo 2012 anticipates participation by more than 100 countries and international organizations and 8 million visitors. read more » |
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is ready to explain how it wants to replace the Balboa Fun Zone with ExplorOcean. read more » |
Phil Hettema ILLU ’81, Art Center alumnus and founder of The Hettema Group, an award-‐winning theme park and museum design firm, said, “These are difficult economic times for everyone and Art Center students are not exempt, but I have a sense that the College is responding to these challenges in a forthright way. The energy and sense of vision at Art Center feels stronger than ever and the strategic plan exemplifies this. There's a real investment and passion in the students with a focus on dynamic learning and initiatives that are meaningful in today’s world." read more » |
Phil Hettema talks about the future of coaster design in the August 1 issue of Newsweek magazine. read more » |
Industry leaders, including Phil Hettema, discuss the impact of "Avatar" and the future of 3-D filmmaking for attractions in this month's issue of Funworld magazine. read more » |
Pop culture icon Hello Kitty will soon have its own theme Park in Anji, China, to be designed by The Hettema Group. read more » |
 After a thorough request for proposal process, the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum/ExplorOcean design and construction committee has selected The Hettema Group, an award-winning creative design team renowned for creating immersive experiences that encompass both entertainment and education. The Hettema Group will provide concept design, presentation themes and key unifying project elements. read more » |
 During a visit to New Orleans, Phil Hettema of The Hettema Group graciously took some time to speak to IPM contributing editor Judith Rubin about his company’s new project – developing the master plan and concept design for Sanrio’s new Hello Kitty theme park. read more » |
 The Hettema Group is pleased to announced that Sanrio has selected The Hettema Group to develop the master plan and concept design for a Hello Kitty Park in Anji, China. read more » |
Remembering the good fight and preserving the voices of the greatest generation. read more » |
 Beyond all Boundaries is the featured design project profile in the January 2011 issue of Attractions Management magazine. read more » |