Olivier Héral is the creative director at Futuroscope, a unique theme park in Poitiers, France, renowned for its futuristic attractions that seamlessly integrate multimedia, cinematic experiences, and advanced technology. In this position, Héral spearheads the park’s creative vision, collaborating to craft and execute immersive experiences that are intellectually stimulating, visually captivating, and technologically sophisticated. With Futuroscope’s emphasis on multimedia innovation and storytelling, his role is vital in delivering the exceptional experiences that characterise the park.
As the creative director, Héral is tasked with envisioning new attractions, managing design and production teams, and guaranteeing that each project reflects Futuroscope’s commitment to science, technology, and exploration. His creative skills are crucial for blending entertainment with education, a defining trait of Futuroscope that sets it apart from standard amusement parks by providing enlightening and exciting attractions.
Olivier Héral is the creative force behind the innovations that have restored Futuroscope’s international reputation, such as the award-winning Tornado Hunters and its innovative new water park, Aquascope. This is a unique 6,000-square-metre indoor water park at the gateway to Futuroscope.
Aquascope has three immersive indoor areas, 13 waterslides, and an outdoor area. Les Abysses de Lumière is an immersive zone with digital technologies like projection mapping, lighting, and choreographed water effects. Another area is for thrill-seekers, with eight waterslides. Meanwhile, ‘La Faille de Kraki’ is a colourful world for children with aquatic play experiences, five waterslides and interactive games. In the 4,500-square-metre outdoor area, guests can enjoy a lazy river, a swimming pool and a beach. With this indoor water park, Futuroscope aimed to create a water park “unlike anything done before in France or Europe.”
With his leadership, Futuroscope strives to uphold its status as a frontrunner in the theme park sector by consistently updating and broadening its attractions, leveraging cutting-edge visual and interactive technologies to engage and inform guests.