This Is Me.

Experience Designer | Creative Producer | Community Curator

DavidKST

Designing experiences that spark joy and belonging

 

I create experiences that reimagine how people gather.

Using narrative, play, and principles of experience design, I create and transform spaces that help people cultivate a deeper sense of belonging. 

My work is driven by three beliefs: 

  1. That the best designed experiences don’t simply entertain; they have the power to change how we see and relate to one another
  2. That our innate desires for play, story, and ritual provide the most powerful onramps to deeper connection
  3. That safely expressing and celebrating the unique parts of ourselves with others is a vital path to belonging

My work lives at the intersection of art, event production, emotional design, and hospitality, where joy is not a distraction from reality but a way into deeper collaboration and community.

My Process

 

I don’t just design for spectacle – I design for people.

With an empathy-led approach, I start by asking what emotional outcome an audience or client wants or needs. Then I translate these desires into experiences that resonate, backed by two decades of multimedia production, a deep network of trusted collaborators, and an ability to tune into people’s unspoken needs. 

Sometimes that means crafting an epic technology-driven adventure across a surreal landscape. Sometimes it’s an all-ages daytime art party. Sometimes it’s a quiet encounter where two people find unexpected intimacy.

Whatever the format, my goal is the same: to create bespoke moments that are memorable, that are meaningful, and that invite people to embrace the subtle magic that emerges when you feel safe, seen, and free to step outside your everyday experience.

My Story

 

My path began in film and television, producing over a hundred hours of international broadcast content for networks like the BBC, CBC, VICE, and National Geographic.

Over time, I found my true passion in channeling my storytelling chops into crafting live experiences that transform how people relate to one another.

Since then, I’ve co-founded Planet Fabulon, collaborated with Luminato Festival, and designed immersive adventures for cultural and corporate partners alike. I am a graduate of the Odyssey Works Experience Design Certificate Program, and a member of the World Experience Organization.