Author: Drew Strohm

Alumni Recognition Technology

Interactive Design/Development---Global Network Video Wall—An immersive, interactive and uniquely positioned interactive video wall that enables users to visualize the breadth and depth of the Fertitta alumni base and network. Navigating the wall is via a secondary tabletop screen. The focus is on presenting a rich, woven narrative via data from various live feeds that speak to the activity and presence of the alumni network, and the wider business community that they interact with. The human story underpinning the business context is bought to life and into relief through the addition of biographies, images and update made to relevant parts of the content set through alumni living and working around the globe. ,000

Walk through almost any campus and you’ll find walls lined with plaques, portraits, and engraved names—tributes to alumni whose achievements shaped the institution’s story. But today’s students and visitors expect more than a list of names on the wall. At Advent, we’re helping universities reimagine recognition for the digital age. Through immersive storytelling, interactive displays, and cloud-powered technology, this article explores how institutions are transforming static traditions into living experiences that honor legacy, inspire pride, and connect generations.

What Is a Fan Experience Design Firm?

When people ask what a fan experience design firm does, the answer isn’t simple and that’s exactly the point. Advent creates emotionally resonant experiences that move beyond sports and entertainment, tapping into the deeper psychology of fandom, belonging, and community. From immersive university welcome centers to multi-purpose brand activations, designing moments must connect, inspire, and endure for audiences.

Welcome Center Design Strategy

In higher education, the welcome center is more than a space—it’s the first opportunity to inspire visitors, convert prospective students, and engage families, donors, and the broader community. Advent’s research-driven, story-focused approach transforms these centers into immersive, multi-sensory experiences that showcase your institution’s unique identity, foster emotional connection, and create lasting impressions. From interactive discovery zones and flexible social spaces to projection-mapped displays and quiet reflection areas, our designs balance innovation, inclusivity, and adaptability, ensuring every visitor feels welcomed, engaged, and connected.

Sponsorship Activation

Advent specializes in maximizing sponsor activations through research-driven strategy and authentic storytelling. We help sports brands and organizations turn sponsorships into immersive fan experiences that drive engagement, brand loyalty, and measurable results.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions of Advent’s design and storytelling process that has led to 2000+ projects completed around the world for clients in higher education, college athletics, professional sports, museums, halls of fame, and corporations.

Turning Story into Strategy: A Tradeline Webinar

Advent CEO John Roberson and Client Engagement Manager Grace Johnson explored how institutions can use storytelling and space to drive philanthropy and mission-aligned growth.