Real Life Experience Design
a Relaxed Professional
approach to creating wonder.
a Relaxed Professional
approach to creating wonder.
Design and production of real-life experiences that elicit emotion, curiosity, and wonder.
At the intersection of art, psychology, and production, I craft spaces and events that help people see themselves, their peers, and the world around them in a new light. Creating moments that transform through immersive theatre large-scale events, or intimate retreats.
At the intersection of art, psychology, and production, I craft spaces and events that help people see themselves, their peers, and the world around them in a new light. Creating moments that transform through immersive theatre large-scale events, or intimate retreats.
To be taken by surprise, to feel the visceral sense of being in a novel and unknown world—that is an immersive experience.
And it can be designed.
And it can be designed.
Experience Design
I help festivals, conferences, and organizations transform into unforgettable journeys.
From the first invitation to the shared memory, I map every step of the journey to evoke emotion, connection and wonder.
Each detail (light, sound, timing, gesture) is shaped to serve the story and the feeling you want to leave behind.
From the first invitation to the shared memory, I map every step of the journey to evoke emotion, connection and wonder.
Each detail (light, sound, timing, gesture) is shaped to serve the story and the feeling you want to leave behind.
Creative Production
Ideas only matter if they're brought to life with precision and care.
Making concepts reality by managing timelines, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams so that everything runs smoothly and on time.
My approach is calm, structured and human. I bring the right people together, keep communication clear and make sure everyone enjoys the process.
No unnecessary stress.
Making concepts reality by managing timelines, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams so that everything runs smoothly and on time.
My approach is calm, structured and human. I bring the right people together, keep communication clear and make sure everyone enjoys the process.
No unnecessary stress.
Experience Consulting
Sometimes an experience just needs a little upgrade.
I help teams see their project through the eyes of their visitors. Uncovering friction points, refining flow and strengthening emotional impact.
Together we map the journey, identify key touchpoints and adjust where needed to make the overall experience feel just a bit more aligned and alive.
I help teams see their project through the eyes of their visitors. Uncovering friction points, refining flow and strengthening emotional impact.
Together we map the journey, identify key touchpoints and adjust where needed to make the overall experience feel just a bit more aligned and alive.
Creating magic in the world by extraordinary experiences.
By designing real-life experiences, we can influence individuals’ emotions, thoughts, and actions, captivate the client, and ultimately transform their behavior.
We design for what works and what feels right when it comes to customer/audience interactions and establish a specific atmosphere or sentiment, optimizing an interaction to be both simple and well-rounded.
By understanding visitors, engaging with individuals, and conducting interviews, we can get to the core of a need or frustration and solve for that.
We design for what works and what feels right when it comes to customer/audience interactions and establish a specific atmosphere or sentiment, optimizing an interaction to be both simple and well-rounded.
By understanding visitors, engaging with individuals, and conducting interviews, we can get to the core of a need or frustration and solve for that.
Selected Work
Prison Escape
Technical Production Lead
The largest and most immersive theatre experience in the Netherlands, set in a real prison.
I was part of the creative team to bring a building with over 2,000 m² into a playable space where over 30,000 visitors each year step into a real life story with 25 actors.
I was part of the creative team to bring a building with over 2,000 m² into a playable space where over 30,000 visitors each year step into a real life story with 25 actors.
The College of Extraordinary Experiences
Creative Producer
An annual gathering of experience designers, artists and changemakers in a 13th-century Polish castle.
As part of the production team, I helped bring the final immersive experience to life—aligning creative vision, logistics and flow of this co-created experience so that participants could fully step into a magical world.
As part of the production team, I helped bring the final immersive experience to life—aligning creative vision, logistics and flow of this co-created experience so that participants could fully step into a magical world.
ManhuntX - Immersive City Game
Creator and Executive Producer
A city-wide, real-life spy game played on the streets of Amsterdam and Eindhoven.
As creator and lead designer, I crafted an experience blending narrative, play, and urban exploration — turning the city itself into a stage for secrecy, tension, and new alliances.
See more about how this game runs on Instagram @manhuntx_nl
As creator and lead designer, I crafted an experience blending narrative, play, and urban exploration — turning the city itself into a stage for secrecy, tension, and new alliances.
See more about how this game runs on Instagram @manhuntx_nl
Festivals & Events
From art festivals to cultural gatherings, I’ve helped design and produce spaces where thousands come together to play, explore, and connect.
Always with the same intention: to create moments that feel surprising and unforgettable.
Always with the same intention: to create moments that feel surprising and unforgettable.
RLXD Values
Beyond entertainment, I aim to create relaxed environments and experiences that transform. The moments we design can help people reconnect with themselves and with others, and reframe the way we see the world
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PersonalizedWe co-create solutions to creative problems -
Hands-onProactive and pragmattic to get shit done -
Human-centeredUnderstanding the visitor with empathy -
TransparentCreating clarity and trust through transparency -
Quality focusedQuality is the highest common good -
VersatilityBringing a wide range of skills and experience
Rates
Experience Design Projects
Flexible and project-based.
Depending on the scope and scale
of your project.
Discuss Project Depending on the scope and scale
of your project.
Who is Phil Weidmann?
On my journey I have always found situations to immerse myself deeply in novel and exciting experiences.
And throughout my career I have worked all around the world, from the US to Taiwan, and in many different fields like high-end yachting, hospitality, tech, and immersive experience design. and gained a lot of expertise in a wide range of fields,
This broad experience in many cultural environments brings benefits to my clients. And together we craft meaningful experiences and often surprisingly simple solutions.
And throughout my career I have worked all around the world, from the US to Taiwan, and in many different fields like high-end yachting, hospitality, tech, and immersive experience design. and gained a lot of expertise in a wide range of fields,
This broad experience in many cultural environments brings benefits to my clients. And together we craft meaningful experiences and often surprisingly simple solutions.
My professional journey began in 2006 as a programmer in finance trading systems, following studies in business administration and software development. My passion for travel allowed me to immerse myself in diverse cultures and work environments—from sharing beers with backpackers in the Panamanian hostels to working aboard luxury superyachts in the US and the South Pacific. These contrasting worlds deepened my understanding of human connection and storytelling.
Over the years, I’ve taken on roles as a producer for video projects, led complex high-tech manufacturing projects, managed a startup NGO in Istanbul, and pursued my entrepreneurial dream of building a co-working retreat in Turkey. I embraced experience design and production roles in the education and tech sector and moved to the Netherlands.Each chapter of my life has shaped how I approach design and interaction. I blend creativity, cultural insight, and technical expertise. And this experience of my work and life helps me craft meaningful transformative experiences that connect people with each other, their environments, and the stories they share.
I’m moving toward work that isn’t just immersive but transformative.
My aim is to produce experiences that invite growth, reflection, and connection. Think retreats, conscious festivals, and purpose-driven gatherings that stay with people long after they end. I want to bring my technical and creative production skills into spaces that are emotionally intelligent, value-led, and built with care.
Whether I’m supporting an experienced retreat leader or co-creating something from scratch, I’m here to help turn meaningful ideas into grounded, beautiful realities.
Over the years, I’ve taken on roles as a producer for video projects, led complex high-tech manufacturing projects, managed a startup NGO in Istanbul, and pursued my entrepreneurial dream of building a co-working retreat in Turkey. I embraced experience design and production roles in the education and tech sector and moved to the Netherlands.Each chapter of my life has shaped how I approach design and interaction. I blend creativity, cultural insight, and technical expertise. And this experience of my work and life helps me craft meaningful transformative experiences that connect people with each other, their environments, and the stories they share.
I’m moving toward work that isn’t just immersive but transformative.
My aim is to produce experiences that invite growth, reflection, and connection. Think retreats, conscious festivals, and purpose-driven gatherings that stay with people long after they end. I want to bring my technical and creative production skills into spaces that are emotionally intelligent, value-led, and built with care.
Whether I’m supporting an experienced retreat leader or co-creating something from scratch, I’m here to help turn meaningful ideas into grounded, beautiful realities.
What Others Say
- Rik StapelbroekFounder and Director of Prison EscapeI worked with Phil on Prison Escape, and whilst he was fresh in the industry, he popped up as one of the most capable, consistent, and creative team members during the production of Prison Escape Utrecht. Phil is a gem of a human being and an excellent project/tech lead for immersive/creative projects and endeavors. Great to have in any team, and I look forward to working with Phil on multiple projects and ideas in the future.
- Sam WillensCreative director in QQ agencyWorking with Phil is a joy. He brings sharp design instincts, a playful creative mind, and a hands-on, no-nonsense approach that makes ideas come alive quickly and beautifully.
- Agustin MusiManaging Director of HabitusnetPhil and I worked together for many years. Technology and communication are strong traits he maintains and can demonstrate. [...] He is a man of high integrity and intelligence. I will hope to be able to work with him again in the future.
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Experience Design
Image credits:
College of Extraordinary Experiences: extraordinary.college // maciek@extraordinary.college
Prison Escape Utrecht: prisonescape.nl // studiozakmes.nl
College of Extraordinary Experiences: extraordinary.college // maciek@extraordinary.college
Prison Escape Utrecht: prisonescape.nl // studiozakmes.nl