Chris Lange

Chris Lange is the founder and chief creative officer of Creative Studio Berlin.

An award-winning creative executive, he has worked in the themed entertainment industry for more than 20 years. Lange has created unique and exciting visitor experiences across the world and led international design and installation teams around the globe.

He is also a regular guest speaker on panels at industry events, including TEA, SATE, and IAAPA.

As a former creative executive at Europa-Park, Lange oversaw all new stories and designs, and the implementation of more than 30 projects, including the highly themed Rulantica water park and Kronasar hotel. He introduced a new era of storytelling and show quality at Europa-Park.

After the Pirates in Batavia boat ride burned down in 2018, Lange and his team developed a unique storyline, new characters and immersive design elements that still paid tribute to the beloved original attraction.

Lange has worked internationally on projects such as 20th Century Fox World Malaysia, Legoland California, Sea Life Aquariums, the Dungeons and Legoland Discovery Centres.

Recent projects with Creative Studio Berlin include Crocodile Island at Suntago, Wiesenwalzer at Eis-Greissler Erlebnispark, the Shipyard at Schloss Dankern, the Secret Laboratory at Schloss Augustusburg, Mission Nuclear at the German Spy Museum, and Berlin Vibes and Big vs. Small at Madame Tussauds Berlin.

One person who nominated Lange said he “lives and breathes the theme park industry”.

They added: Not only is he well-connected and dedicated to the industry on a voluntary basis, but as the head of Creative Studio Berlin, he is the industry's global creative leader. His ideas are legendary and successful, and his studio grows year after year with commissions from all over the world.”

Another said: “Chris is a true powerhouse when it comes to theme parks. He shapes experiences all over the world, and provides a safe and fun environment for the guests and everyone who is involved in a project.”