Designodal, Inc.

Claremont & Pasadena, California
Photo Credits: Designodal, Inc.
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Entertainment Venue Brand Activation
The studio crafts immersive realms that engage the senses, evoke deep emotional responses, and transport guests into the unknown. The process seamlessly bridges imagination and reality, starting with Blue Sky ideations, feasibility studies, strategic planning tools, site analysis, then progressing through intricate hardscape, water features, and sensory-rich planting design to build bold, culturally relevant brands. To maintain absolute narrative integrity, Designodal's collaborative philosophy centers on working side-by-side with writers, creative directors, and art directors. By tailoring every aspect of the physical environment, each landscape palette and architectural detail resonates with the core story - Designodal transforms urban space, theme parks, water parks, and location-based entertainment venues into deeply memorable, narrative-driven journeys.

Entertainment Venue Brand Activation
The studio crafts immersive realms that engage the senses, evoke deep emotional responses, and transport guests into the unknown. The process seamlessly bridges imagination and reality, starting with Blue Sky ideations, feasibility studies, strategic planning tools, site analysis, then progressing through intricate hardscape, water features, and sensory-rich planting design to build bold, culturally relevant brands. To maintain absolute narrative integrity, Designodal's collaborative philosophy centers on working side-by-side with writers, creative directors, and art directors. By tailoring every aspect of the physical environment, each landscape palette and architectural detail resonates with the core story - Designodal transforms urban space, theme parks, water parks, and location-based entertainment venues into deeply memorable, narrative-driven journeys.

Los Angeles Center Studios Event Design and City Permit
Urban spaces and the public realm are transformed into vibrant, interactive stages for social connection. By rigorously applying local fire safety codes, emergency access mandates, and strict crowd control regulations, the process seamlessly balances technical municipal compliance with high-impact design. Turning ordinary city sites into immersive hubs that resonate by day and come alive at night, every phase - from custom site furniture to media lighting - is expertly managed alongside the intricacies of city permits. These open-air experiences remain safe, unforgettable, and culturally relevant, deeply connecting people to place celebrating the local culture.

Motiongate Dubai; Dubai Parks, UAE
Motiongate Dubai brings Hollywood to life in the Middle East as the region's largest movie-themed park. Master planning and landscape architecture are the invisible threads that transport guests directly into iconic cinematic worlds. By designing the transitions between diverse studio zones, the master plan establishes a cohesive narrative flow that manages massive crowd circulation effortlessly. Meanwhile, meticulous landscape architecture - from custom hardscape palettes to carefully curated sensory planting - shapes the physical environment, ensuring every step of the guest journey feels deeply authentic to the films while grounding the high-thrill rides of DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate into a living, breathing reality.

Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at San Diego Zoo Safari Park; San Diego, CA

 
The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley offers an immersive journey into the heart of the African savanna. Driven by strategic master planning and visionary landscape architecture, the design orchestrates massive crowd flow while crafting a barrier-free environment where guests can walk alongside the herd. By integrating rare native flora and intentional topography, the landscape framework recreates a living ecosystem. This meticulous spatial planning does more than simulate a habitat; it serves as a powerful narrative tool that deepens human empathy and connects visitors directly to vital global conservation efforts.
Photo Credit: Fiona Chandra

Discovery Adventure Center; Riyadh, Qatar
Spanning 3,000 square meters (~32,000 square feet) in the Al Hamra district, this groundbreaking edutainment hub merges media content with hands-on exploration, inviting families to set off on interactive quests from an immersive research base camp.

Apeejay Arts; Badarpur, Delhi
Viewing the landscape as a living medium of colors, textures, and forms, this multidisciplinary process seamlessly integrates art and nature on a human scale. Grounded in an in-depth understanding of topography and historical context, every project balance meticulous site analysis with visioning to design purposeful, beautiful spaces. Custom sculptures, site-specific artwork, and unique hardscape palettes introduce a deeply personal touch, while native, water-efficient plantings ensure ecological resilience. By uniting technical expertise with pure artistry, the process transforms outdoor environments into sustainable, culturally impactful sanctuaries that elevate both property value and human well-being.

Stream Cleaning at Joatngna Trailhead; Mt. Baldy Road, CA
Driven by the belief that designers can catalyze profound social change while achieving professional goals, Designodal leverages its powerful network to champion local communities. By connecting professionals and friends, the firm actively supports local nonprofits and empowers local artists to collaborate in creating a positive impact. This collaborative ethos translates directly into tangible environmental stewardship, addressing climate change head-on through grassroots resilience initiatives like targeted tree plantings, local stream cleanings, and sustainable design practices. Designodal purposefully utilizes its professional consulting network and channels project success to directly support these vital causes.

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Entertainment Venue Brand Activation
The studio crafts immersive realms that engage the senses, evoke deep emotional responses, and transport guests into the unknown. The process seamlessly bridges imagination and reality, starting with Blue Sky ideations, feasibility studies, strategic planning tools, site analysis, then progressing through intricate hardscape, water features, and sensory-rich planting design to build bold, culturally relevant brands. To maintain absolute narrative integrity, Designodal's collaborative philosophy centers on working side-by-side with writers, creative directors, and art directors. By tailoring every aspect of the physical environment, each landscape palette and architectural detail resonates with the core story - Designodal transforms urban space, theme parks, water parks, and location-based entertainment venues into deeply memorable, narrative-driven journeys.

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Entertainment Venue Brand Activation
The studio crafts immersive realms that engage the senses, evoke deep emotional responses, and transport guests into the unknown. The process seamlessly bridges imagination and reality, starting with Blue Sky ideations, feasibility studies, strategic planning tools, site analysis, then progressing through intricate hardscape, water features, and sensory-rich planting design to build bold, culturally relevant brands. To maintain absolute narrative integrity, Designodal's collaborative philosophy centers on working side-by-side with writers, creative directors, and art directors. By tailoring every aspect of the physical environment, each landscape palette and architectural detail resonates with the core story - Designodal transforms urban space, theme parks, water parks, and location-based entertainment venues into deeply memorable, narrative-driven journeys.

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Los Angeles Center Studios Event Design and City Permit
Urban spaces and the public realm are transformed into vibrant, interactive stages for social connection. By rigorously applying local fire safety codes, emergency access mandates, and strict crowd control regulations, the process seamlessly balances technical municipal compliance with high-impact design. Turning ordinary city sites into immersive hubs that resonate by day and come alive at night, every phase - from custom site furniture to media lighting - is expertly managed alongside the intricacies of city permits. These open-air experiences remain safe, unforgettable, and culturally relevant, deeply connecting people to place celebrating the local culture.

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Motiongate Dubai; Dubai Parks, UAE
Motiongate Dubai brings Hollywood to life in the Middle East as the region's largest movie-themed park. Master planning and landscape architecture are the invisible threads that transport guests directly into iconic cinematic worlds. By designing the transitions between diverse studio zones, the master plan establishes a cohesive narrative flow that manages massive crowd circulation effortlessly. Meanwhile, meticulous landscape architecture - from custom hardscape palettes to carefully curated sensory planting - shapes the physical environment, ensuring every step of the guest journey feels deeply authentic to the films while grounding the high-thrill rides of DreamWorks Animation, Columbia Pictures, and Lionsgate into a living, breathing reality.

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Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at San Diego Zoo Safari Park; San Diego, CA
The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley offers an immersive journey into the heart of the African savanna. Driven by strategic master planning and visionary landscape architecture, the design orchestrates massive crowd flow while crafting a barrier-free environment where guests can walk alongside the herd. By integrating rare native flora and intentional topography, the landscape framework recreates a living ecosystem. This meticulous spatial planning does more than simulate a habitat; it serves as a powerful narrative tool that deepens human empathy and connects visitors directly to vital global conservation efforts.
Photo Credit: Fiona Chandra

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Discovery Adventure Center; Riyadh, Qatar
Spanning 3,000 square meters (~32,000 square feet) in the Al Hamra district, this groundbreaking edutainment hub merges media content with hands-on exploration, inviting families to set off on interactive quests from an immersive research base camp.

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Apeejay Arts; Badarpur, Delhi
Viewing the landscape as a living medium of colors, textures, and forms, this multidisciplinary process seamlessly integrates art and nature on a human scale. Grounded in an in-depth understanding of topography and historical context, every project balance meticulous site analysis with visioning to design purposeful, beautiful spaces. Custom sculptures, site-specific artwork, and unique hardscape palettes introduce a deeply personal touch, while native, water-efficient plantings ensure ecological resilience. By uniting technical expertise with pure artistry, the process transforms outdoor environments into sustainable, culturally impactful sanctuaries that elevate both property value and human well-being.

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Stream Cleaning at Joatngna Trailhead; Mt. Baldy Road, CA
Driven by the belief that designers can catalyze profound social change while achieving professional goals, Designodal leverages its powerful network to champion local communities. By connecting professionals and friends, the firm actively supports local nonprofits and empowers local artists to collaborate in creating a positive impact. This collaborative ethos translates directly into tangible environmental stewardship, addressing climate change head-on through grassroots resilience initiatives like targeted tree plantings, local stream cleanings, and sustainable design practices. Designodal purposefully utilizes its professional consulting network and channels project success to directly support these vital causes.

Designodal is a creative studio and collective of design professionals serving as a 'node' - a network of multidisciplinary collaboration. Specializing in the intersecting disciplines of master planning, landscape architecture, and experience design, the firm is California-licensed, LEED-accredited, and MBE/WBE-certified with the City of Los Angeles. The studio crafts immersive built environments, using storytelling as its primary tool for planning and design. Designodal has extensive experience with local and diverse global projects across institutional, infrastructure, and entertainment portfolios to shape premier, award-winning, narrative-driven environments and immersive experiences. Committed to fostering social impact, Designodal was founded by Vinita Pugal, PLA, with a vision to empower creatives, local artists, nonprofits, and communities by leveraging its professional network. The design team leverages professional knowledge, global expertise, and multidisciplinary collaboration to craft immersive master planning and landscape designs.

Employees: PLAs (1), Collaborative Platform
Software used: Autodesk, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, AI Generative Tools

As seen in LASN magazine, August 2026.

Filed Under: LASN FIRMS OF THE SOUTHWEST, AUGUST 2026, DESIGNODAL, INC., CALIFORNIA, LASN