David Korins is an Emmy and Drama Desk Award-winning creative director and set designer, celebrated for his expansive work across Broadway, television, and global brand experiences.
David Korins has partnered with the NFL, utilizing his expertise in set design and creative direction to enhance various events and experiences associated with the league.
Korins partnered with Disney, notably contributing to the 'Disney Animation Immersive Experience' which celebrates 100 years of Disney animation by utilizing the entire Disney archive.
David Korins has been involved in brand partnerships with Twitter, applying his creative insights to projects that likely involved experiential design or strategic consulting.
Korins provides consulting services for brands such as Google, bringing his creative and design expertise to their projects.
David Korins offers consulting for brands like Spotify, leveraging his design background to support their initiatives and projects.
Korins consults for YouTube, applying his creative direction to various projects, potentially involving experiential design for their brand presence.
David Korins provides consulting services to Microsoft, contributing his creative and design insights to their brand initiatives.
David Korins has created exhibitions for Sotheby's, showcasing his ability to design engaging and visually compelling spaces for fine art and auctions.
David Korins' brand partnerships include ESPN, applying his design and creative direction skills to projects within the sports entertainment sphere.
David Korins was born on August 4, 1976, in Mansfield, Massachusetts. He pursued higher education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. From his early career, Korins established himself by designing over 25 Broadway shows, including notable productions such as “Hamilton,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” and “Beetlejuice.” These projects earned him multiple Tony Award nominations for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. In 2016, his contributions were recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special for his work on “Grease: Live.” This early success laid the groundwork for a diverse career that extends beyond traditional theater.
Korins expanded his creative influence into television, working on major events including the 91st and 94th Academy Awards, earning Emmy Award nominations for both. His portfolio also encompasses creative direction for prominent musicians like Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Sia, contributing to their concert tours and live performances. He has also developed immersive exhibitions for institutions such as Sotheby’s, Gagosian Gallery, and the USC Shoah Foundation. In recent years, Korins has taken on the role of Global Creative Director at Lighthouse Immersive, leading the creation of successful experiences like “Immersive Van Gogh” and the “Disney Animation Immersive Experience.” This role demonstrates his ability to translate his design expertise into large-scale, audience-engaging installations, utilizing his skills in conceptualization and execution across various media.
His career shows a progression from theatrical set design to a broader scope of creative direction and experiential design. His work consistently focuses on creating detailed and impactful environments, whether for a Broadway stage, a television broadcast, or a brand activation. This multidisciplinary approach has allowed him to collaborate with a wide array of clients and artists, demonstrating a consistent ability to deliver innovative visual experiences. David Korins continues to be an active presence in both the entertainment and corporate sectors, influencing how stories are told and experiences are perceived through design.
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