Chad Hutson● Recording
Experience Design

Strategy First, Spectacle Second: Lessons From a Decades-Long Career

Chad Hutson
Chad Hutson
Chief Strategy Officer, Dimensional Innovations
Jun 26, 2025

Chad Hutson, Chief Strategy Officer at Dimensional Innovations, reflects on the milestones shaping his decades-long career in experience design. He argues that generalists and strategy, both often overlooked, are foundational to successful installations, and he draws lessons on adaptability from his years as a business owner. A committed advocate for creative technologies, Hutson also makes the surprising case for why you shouldn't always reach for them.

Chad Hutson
Chief Strategy Officer
Dimensional Innovations

Chief Strategy Officer at Dimensional Innovations, leading digital innovation in physical spaces. Former CEO of Leviathan creative agency with 20+ years in experiential design.