ABOUT US

Story Factory Studios is a distinct and independent studio providing expert project development and management, specializing in custom fabrication, exclusively for the visitor attractions industry.

Initially founded in 1995, the company is now owned by industry veterans Lydell Rector and Paddy Jordan-Higgins, who, between them, have nearly forty-five years of experience in design, project management, custom fabrication, and installation, having successfully executed numerous award-winning projects across museum exhibitions, attractions, architecture, and brand experiences.

MARKET SEGMENTS

THEME PARKS

ZOOS & AQUARIUMS

SCIENCE CENTRES

EXPERIENCES

ATTRACTIONS

MUSEUMS

OUR TEAM

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    LYDELL RECTOR

    MANAGING PARTNER &
    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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    PADDY JORDAN-HIGGINS

    MANAGING PARTNER &
    TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

  • DUSHANTHI JAYAWARDENA

    SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

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    AISLING DUNNE

    PROJECT MANAGER

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    CHRISTINE DEWANCKER

    PROJECT MANAGER

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    TREVOR SMYTH

    SENIOR CONCEPT DESIGNER

  • KATHRYN HUNKS

    EXHIBIT DESIGNER

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    JESSICA HUYNH

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • MOHSEN SAMADI

    INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

  • JOHN MERCADO

    INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

OUR CAPABILITIES

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

From creative strategy to budget development, we will guide you through the entire process to ensure your vision can be realized as you imagined.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our project managers are the bridge between creativity and reality and ensure your project can be realized as intended while staying on budget and on schedule.

FABRICATION

We offer a complete package of traditional and specialty fabrication services through our carefully vetted network of experienced partners and preferred vendors.

SITE SERVICES

Our comprehensive site services include site supervision, environmental protection, general contracting, and installation services.