Well, hello there.
I am the Senior Director of Design at NeoPangea, a digital creative boutique nestled in the historic railroad town of Reading, PA. At NeoPangea, I lead teams in creating experiential design, interactive media, and AR & VR for museums, activations, or the device that you're cradling right now.
For nearly 20 years, I've honed my approaches in design, storytelling, and digital experiences by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of strategists, technologists, and creatives. I strive to immerse visitors in sublime experiences, all while championing for a human-centered approach.
I consider myself an imaginative yet realistic brainstormer, a big picture thinker with an eye for detail, and an outdoor adventurer who gains new perspectives about the world.
Through the collaborative efforts of the teams I've worked with, and the stories I've had the opportunity to translate through design, I've garnered awards such as the American Alliance of Museums Exhibition Overall Winner, TEA Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement, and have been an Emmy Jury Finalist.
Some of the teams I've had the privilege of working alongside are National Geographic, Berks History Center, McCormick & Co, The History Channel, Smithsonian Channel, Unique Snacks, and The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania.
I've served as the Vice President of AIGA Central PA, a mentor, and I've spoken about design methodologies and approaches at conferences and universities.
Find Me Here
teresa.vanwagner@gmail.com︎ ︎ ︎
Or, You Can Find Me
Hiking majestic graniteEscaping to the western slopes
Rocking out on an island
Pretending to be a top chef
Painting every last inch of this 1934 Sears Roebuck kit home
You May Have Heard Me
2021
AIGA: How Are You? A COVID-19/WFH Panel2017
AIGA: From Another Angle: A Panel on User Experience2015
Penn State Web ConferenceKutztown University: Professional Practices & Communication Design