Travis DeRose

A Unique & Immersive Scary Movie-Inspired Airbnb in Big Bear, CA. Travis’s contribution toward this project includes:

⊹ Designing and constructing The Shining replica bathroom;

⊹ Wiring and programming the haunted special effects that randomly flicker the lights, turn on TV static, & play ghostly sound effects;

⊹ Designing the immersive backstory and fabrication of the escape room puzzle experience;

⊹ Assisting in the 1970’s interior design and horror film nostalgia;

⊹ Construction and fabrication work to rehab the dilapitated cabin.

Responsible for the design and fabrication including teardown of the Macintosh and laser cutting of the iPad bracket.

A rideable tribute to Pee-wee Herman’s iconic bike, designed to capture its spirit in a more affordable, practical form. Custom pieces were laser-cut from acrylic and assembled for everyday use—not just display. A DIY kit is also available for easy at-home builds.

Responsible for the design and fabrication including reverse engineering a rotary phone to connect the receiver and headset sepaker to a microcontroller.

Responsible for the design and fabrication of the donut and stand using a cement paper mache technique and wood.

Responsible for the design and fabrication using wood and metal.

Responsible for the restoration of the TV console along with the design and fabrication of the new interior shelf and lighting utilizing the existing controls.

Responsible for the design and fabrication using wood.

Responsible for the design and fabrication using wood.