The Completely Surrounded

We are an Experience, UX, & Game Design firm that focuses on creating unique, playful, and thoughtful spaces, activations, events, and moments.

Our work centers around positive large group interactions, spanning everything from game festivals to virtual/remote experiences to retail environments to museums to corporate centers.

Over the past 20+ years, The Completely Surrounded has shared new games around the world, spoken at festivals, conferences and universities, designed educational materials for thousands of students, and hosted dozens of remote social experiences.

Services

Experience Design

We create spaces that combine physical and digital to enable positive social interactions and teleport the participants to another space. Recent work includes the Terra Pavilion in Dubai.

Game Design

We are experts in fun and game mechanics, specializing in group interactions in all gaming contexts, whether physical, video, or board. Recent projects include the LightStrike Challenge for Adidas.

UX/UI Design

We have decades of experience in digital design across all media types, from mobile to tablet to VR/XR. Recent clients include BNY Mellon and The Sphere.

Facilitation

We run all kinds of engaging large group activities, whether on stage or amidst the group. Recent work includes emceeing portions of the Bit Awards and running games for IDSA-DFW.

Teambuilding

We craft bespoke teambuilding experiences that meet the needs and context of all organizations. Recent clients include Amazon and Playcrafting.

Creative Consulting

We work with companies to craft and refine a creative vision throughout the design cycle. Recent clients include the Columbia University Hospital resident surgeons and the GAMERS project.

Teaching & Hosting

We lecture and create engaging learning materials that incorporate game mechanics to encourage participation. Recent institutions include the School of Visual Arts, Marist College, and Podium Education.