About NEXT/NOW Event Marketing company in Chicago, United States
Next/Now is an award-winning digital experience studio. We work with agencies and brands to create unforgettable moments of connection. Our 40+ team members consist of Brand Architects Computer Scientists Video Game Developers Exhibit Specialists 3D Specialists Animators Designers Producers and just overall passionate organized and nice humans.
Alan Hughes is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of NEXT/NOW. His focus...
Alan Hughes is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of NEXT/NOW. His focus is creating digital content and interaction that thematically creatively and architecturally feel as one with a physical experience and environment. Group interaction intuitive interfaces social media hooks and unexpected digital reactive surfaces have become the hallmark of Alans work in the field.Randy has been with NEXT/NOW since its inception after a successful career...
Randy has been with NEXT/NOW since its inception after a successful career with the Atlanta Braves Organization and Pepsico where he skillfully managed multiple high-profile sales accounts. Randy works with clients partners and NEXT/NOW staff to ensure that each project realizes the clients vision and aligns with the brands goals and desired outcomes. His hands-on approach supports a clear and collaborative process from concept to completion.Janna brings over 10 years of integrated and experiential marketing to NEXT/NOW.
Janna brings over 10 years of integrated and experiential marketing to NEXT/NOW. Her extensive background in direct digital retail social branding strategy experiential and communications has represented brands such as HP Ford Ingredion KraftHeinz Jaguar John Deere Accenture Volkswagen Federal Reserve Bank and more.A veteran of live event video design and production Dave has designed for...
A veteran of live event video design and production Dave has designed for and toured the world with EDM and Hip-Hop artists like Bass Nectar Pretty Lights DJ Shadow and Joey Badass. The hallmark of Davids work was an interplay of real-time generative art sophisticated motion-reactive visuals and integrated light and laser effects.Additionally Mr. Najarian was a co-founder of RadioEditAV a design first creative and tech house focused on bringing new and experimental media to touring artists and brands. Using advanced real-time video rendering tools Dave is an expert in engineering multiple large-scale video systems LED pixel mapping and live high resolution/ high frame rate media playback. Giant high-concept stage spectaculars and hypnotic visuals are centerpiece to his live work.
Additionally Dave served as Creative Director of Imaginex where he produced concerts and assisted in the creation of the Crescent Sun Media server originally designed for Grammy Nominated recording artist ’Pretty Lights’.
Stuart Day graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Game Design.
Stuart Day graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Game Design. He has worked professionally as an engineer for 12 years and has a distinct focus on emerging VR/Holographic technologies.Charlie B Williams III cut his teeth as a 3D Artist at gaming giant Electronic Arts...
Charlie B Williams III cut his teeth as a 3D Artist at gaming giant Electronic Arts developing animations for the Triple-A titles Fight Night Round 3 and Marvel Throwdown before moving on to High Voltage Systems to work on flagship titles including Dora the Explorer and Iron Man 2.A champion of mentorship Charlie has taught at the collegiate level and coordinated teaching workshops at local libraries high schools colleges and creative studios encouraging and guiding the next generation of digital artists to successful careers in the industry.
Serving as Next/Nows second employee Andrew has been an integral part of building...
Serving as Next/Nows second employee Andrew has been an integral part of building the company from the ground up. He began working at Next/Now after graduating from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Computer Science.Co-leading the development team Andrew is both parts software and hardware focused. With an exponential skill set he specializes in TouchDesigner Unity 3D and C# softwares while also being our go-to-guy for LED wall installations.