Katapult turns 20!
This month (July 2021) we are celebrating 20 years of world-acclaimed themed attraction and experience designers, Katapult.
Lifelong friends Dawn Foote and Phil Higgins founded the Derby based company in 2001 (which they recall as when S Club 7 was hitting the charts with ‘Don’t Stop Movin’)
Through honing their talents, hard work and forming long standing relationships, Katapult has climbed to the top of the experience world having worked on more than 80 attractions in 18 countries worldwide.
Flagship projects under their belt include a collaboration with Merlin Entertainments to work with 19 LEGOLAND Discovery Centres worldwide, designing a cutting-edge retailtainment guest experience at Drayton Manor’s Thomas Land and a newly teased project to work on Cartoon Network World FECs.
Through cutting-edge design, Katapult’s experiences always boast the WOW factor which see their fruits of labour enjoyed by 50 million guests each year, while also earning them a place in the top 50 companies for innovation and creativity by Creative England.
A statement by Dawn, Chief Executive Officer and Phil, Chief Creative Officer read:
“It feels truly amazing to have reached this milestone but also know that we are only just getting started, there so much more we are yet to create together.
Adding: “Katapult is a labour of love but ultimately the consequence of our authenticity, courage, continuous curiosity, creativity and relationships. So thank you to everyone for sharing the journey with us, for trusting and believing in Katapult. And thanks to everyone who has helped us along the way, especially our amazing ‘Team Katapult’ family.”
Here’s to the next 20 years of Katapult!
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Elsewhere, Katapult Co-founder Phil Higgins joins BALPPA Planning Committee.
