IMAGINOS

What IMAGINOS does

Imaginosis Media Design, operating under the brand IMAGINOS, is a privately held boutique creative services and consulting firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 1989 by President Robert Gould. The firm delivers six integrated service lines — Publishing, Live Entertainment, Experience Design, Visual Design, Education, and Intellectual Property Management — to enterprise clients in entertainment, themed attractions, publishing, and education. Its core method is the identification of an "Unifying Narrative" at the emotional center of a property or brand, with services spanning concept creation, art direction, story development, themed attraction design, live event production, and IP licensing strategy. The firm does not develop proprietary technology; value is delivered through Gould's personal creative direction, a network of internationally recognized artists (Brian and Wendy Froud, Terryl Whitlatch, Brom), and long-standing relationships with marquee studios and operators.

The firm maintains a list of high-prestige historical clients including Disney, Lucasfilm, Jim Henson Company, Columbia Pictures, Sony Animation, TriStar Pictures, Universal Creative, MGM Resorts, IMAX, Simon & Schuster, Marvel Comics, and Hasbro, alongside a co-owned direct-to-consumer business in Faerieworlds and FaerieCon — fantasy-themed music and arts festivals attracting over 25,000 guests annually since 2001. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven, with client acquisition primarily through personal reputation, referrals, and speaking engagements at film and culture conventions; there is no indication of paid acquisition, dedicated sales infrastructure, or formalized pricing tiers. The firm operates with approximately 8 employees and is founder-owned, with no external institutional funding, parent company, or public listing.

The revenue model is anchored in fee-based professional services (creative direction, narrative development, IP consultation) supplemented by transaction revenue from the co-owned live events. Pricing is custom and quote-based per engagement, with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Headcount is small relative to the breadth of named enterprise logos, implying a project-based engagement model rather than retainer-based recurring revenue.

Name

IMAGINOS

Legal name

Imaginosis Media Design

Website

https://imaginosis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Imaginosis Media Design (IMAGINOS) is a Salt Lake City-based boutique creative services firm founded in 1989, offering narrative development, art direction, experience design, and IP management consulting to entertainment, publishing, themed attraction, and education clients under President Robert Gould.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative & Media Design Consulting

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO), Graphic Design & Visual Communications (Collateral, Illustration) (MPAAAEAC), Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic) (MPADAFAG)

Keywords

• Creative services consulting
• Experience design
• Intellectual property management
• Themed entertainment design
• Publishing art direction

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Creative & Art Direction Consulting: Fee-based consulting engagements providing art direction, creative direction, story narrative development, and design direction for publishing, live entertainment, experience design, visual design, and education projects.
2. Publishing & Licensing Services: Book concept creation, proposal, design and development, author/artist representation and management, publishing marketing and promotion consultation, and licensed product design and development consultation services.
3. IP Strategic Planning & Management: Intellectual property strategic planning and management consultation, branding, marketing and promotion consulting, and publishing and licensing agreement consultation services.
4. Live Events Production & Management: Co-owned and co-produced events Faerieworlds and FaerieCon (since 2001) generate revenue through ticket sales, vendor fees, food and beverage concessions, and event marketing and promotion services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imaginosis Media Design is a boutique creative services and consulting firm that provides art direction, story narrative development, thematic design, publishing consultation, live entertainment production, experience design, visual design, education program consulting, and intellectual property management. The firm operates as a project-based consultancy serving major film studios, publishers, themed entertainment operators, and educational organizations, and co-owns/co-produces the Faerieworlds and FaerieCon fantasy arts festivals.

Product overview

Imaginosis is a media design firm offering a portfolio of interconnected creative services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Publishing (book development, author/artist representation, art direction), Live Entertainment (themed events, talent management), Experience Design (themed attractions, narrative design), Visual Design (conceptual design, production management), Education (program development, experiential learning strategies), and Intellectual Property Management (IP strategy, licensing consultation). These services are designed to work together—supporting clients from concept creation through production, distribution, and brand/IP management—with the firm's president Robert Gould serving as the primary creative lead across all service areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Faerieworlds: International fantasy themed musical and arts event co-produced by Robert Gould since 2001, attracting over 25,000 guests annually in the Pacific Northwest.
• FaerieCon

Products and services

• Publishing Creative services for book concept creation, proposal, design and development; author/artist representation and management; art direction and visual design; publishing marketing and promotion consultation; and licensed product design and development consultation. Serves book publishers, comic publishers, toy companies, and licensing companies.
• Live Entertainment Themed narrative design and drafting, themed attraction conceptual design, live events design, production, management, marketing and promotion, and talent booking and management liaison. Serves themed entertainment operators, live event producers, and entertainment companies.
• Experience Design Experience and themed attraction concept design, themed narrative design and drafting, and experience and themed attraction art/design direction for immersive themed attractions and live events. Serves themed entertainment operators, resorts, and experiential design firms.
• Visual Design Conceptual and thematic design, art and design direction, and production and printing management for award-winning promotional materials, brand identities, and websites for national and international clients, often in association with extensive licensing and marketing programs.
• Education Program development and implementation strategies, experiential learning strategies consultation, and story and narrative-driven programs consultation for schools, universities, educational organizations, and foundations. Includes identity, vision, mission, and strategic planning consulting for individuals and organizations.
• Intellectual Property Management IP strategic planning and management consultation, branding, marketing and promotion consulting, and publishing and licensing agreement consultation services for creative artists, brands, themed entertainment, event, and media companies.
• Faerieworlds Fantasy Arts Festival International fantasy-themed music and arts festival held in the Pacific Northwest, co-owned and co-produced by Imaginosis since 2001; generates revenue through ticket sales, vendor fees, food and beverage concessions, and event marketing and promotion services. Attracts over 25,000 guests annually.
• FaerieCon Fantasy Event International fantasy-themed event co-owned and co-produced by Imaginosis alongside Faerieworlds, serving as a direct-to-consumer event for individual attendees and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 annual attendees at co-produced Faerieworlds festival
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• FaerieworldscoreOthersRobert Gould has been co-owner and co-producer of Faerieworlds since 2001. Faerieworlds is an international fantasy-themed musical and arts event attracting over 25,000 guests annually in the Pacific Northwest. Imaginosis uses this as both a direct-to-consumer revenue stream and a showcase for its creative capabilities in live event design and production.
• FaerieConsecondaryOthersCo-owned and co-produced international fantasy-themed event alongside Faerieworlds, managed by Robert Gould since 2001.
• Daniel Flannery ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImaginosis collaborated on multiple themed experience design projects including the Elements stage show (a Chinese water puppetry production) and Fatte (a theatrical production). Robert contributed themed attraction narratives, concept design, and art direction in partnership with Daniel Flannery Productions.
• Second StorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on The Siegfried and Roy Experience at The Mirage and Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage. Robert contributed themed attraction narratives, concept design, art direction, and graphic design for these major themed entertainment installations.
• Michael Curry DesignsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed themed attraction narratives and concept design for domestic and international experience design/themed attraction projects in partnership with Michael Curry Design.
• Universal CreativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed themed attraction narratives, concept design, and art direction for themed attraction projects with Universal Creative.
• Landmark EntertainmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on themed attraction concept design and themed narrative development for domestic and international projects.
• Brian and Wendy FroudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImaginosis developed and produced groundbreaking publishing and licensing projects with internationally recognized artists Brian and Wendy Froud, creators of faerie-themed art books and properties. IMD manages intellectual property development and licensing for their work.
• Siegfried & RoycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped and produced publishing and licensing projects and contributed themed attraction design for the legendary illusionists Siegfried & Roy. Projects include The Mirage Las Vegas attractions and associated publishing.
• Terryl WhitlatchsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on publishing and licensing projects with internationally recognized creature design artist Terryl Whitlatch.
• BromsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on publishing and licensing projects with internationally recognized fantasy artist Brom.
• Tara GubersecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRobert has worked with producer, author, and education philanthropist Tara Guber for over 30 years on progressive organizations and initiatives including Education First, Points of Light Foundation, Cities In Schools, Teach For America, CitiKids, Heal LA, Yoga Ed, The Accelerated School, Journalistic Learning Initiative, Breakthrough LA, and Los Angeles Football Club Foundation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imaginos

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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