Mary Levinsky is a visual merchandise designer at Universal Destinations & Experiences with a background as a retail business owner, interior designer, and recent graduate of UCF’s Themed Experience MS program.
"I love bold, vibrant design, color, storytelling, and immersive retail," says Levinsky.
"I love being in the themed experience industry and am constantly inspired by how creative and ever-changing it is.
"For innovation in retail design, I’m most impressed when a display not only captivates visually but also immerses the guest in a story, engaging them so they want to take a piece of it home.
"I look for design that sparks joy, invites guest interaction, and incorporates unique or unexpected materials."
Rebecca Hardy has over 10 years' experience in the culture and heritage sector. She studied Fine Art at university and has written for a broad range of creative organisations including artists, galleries, and retailers. When she's not writing, she spends her time getting lost in the woods and making mud pies with her young son.







