Delaware North Companies Select RipBang Studios as Its Preferred Architectural Partner

Los Angeles, CA, February 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Ripbang Studios wins three-year agreement to provide architecture, interior, branding, and graphic design services to Delaware North Companies (DNC). The design firm was selected through a national RFP process. RipBang's design experience in sports venues, resorts, restaurants and entertainment destinations best matched Delaware North Companies' portfolio of assets. According to DNC’s Paul Pokigo, the “Selection Committee concluded that RipBang Studios will offer strategic and high professional performance to allow DNC to meet its current and future development objectives.” It is anticipated that RipBang will partner with DNC to design and develop new and exciting concepts for food service in high traffic destinations including airports, sports venues, parks and resorts.

RipBang’s multi-disciplinary approach, expertise in food service projects, and concentration on improving the customer experience has won the company many commissions in the sports and entertainment world. Creative Director Bob Bangham states “this new partnership with DNC, the company that practically invented the food concession business, provides us with an unbelievable opportunity to deliver entertaining dining experiences in unexpected locations. We hope to bring to these casual restaurants, a sophistication and attention to detail normally associated with fine dining.”

RipBang's first project for DNC is at the Kennedy Space Center in Orlando, Florida. RipBang's team of designers will upgrade a full-service restaurant in the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

About Ripbang Studios

Ripbang Studios specializes in creating fun. We have built a reputation for innovative design solutions that add visual impact to commercial entertainment destinations through the integration of Graphics, Branded Signage and Architecture. The result is a cost effective approach to creating destinations that are noticed and experiences that are remembered.

Rooted in an understanding of the commercial marketplace, media, and operational needs, we create immersive environments that reinforce the brand messaging of our clients. Whether it is iconic signage, a fan zone, or a restaurant, our goal is to enhance the visitor experience in a way that drives revenue from sales, throughput, and sponsorships.

RipBang Studios has been commissioned to create and implement unique graphics programs, sponsorship environments, stores, restaurants, and brands for clients including The Orlando Magic, The Minnesota Twins, The Phoenix Suns, Scion, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and many others.

RipBang Studios’ core of experienced design professionals are drawn from the fields of Architecture, Interiors, Graphic Design, Illustration, Project Management, Marketing and Business. Our services include Strategic Planning, Branding, Signage and Graphics, Architecture and Interior Design, Commercial Kitchen Design and Event Graphics.

RipBang Studios is located in Venice, CA.

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