Hi! I’m Amanda Nepo, a creator studying at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, where I am majoring in arts, technology, and the business of innovation.
I began as a magician designing original illusions, and that problem-solving mindset now drives my work in physical product design, special effects for theater/film, immersive experiences, and emerging technology.
Hi! I’m Amanda Nepo, a creator studying at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, where I am majoring in arts, technology, and the business of innovation.
I began as a magician designing original illusions, and that problem-solving mindset now drives my work in physical product design, special effects for theater/film, immersive experiences, and emerging technology.
Hi! I’m Amanda Nepo, a creator studying at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy, where I am majoring in arts, technology, and the business of innovation.
I began as a magician designing original illusions, and that problem-solving mindset now drives my work in physical product design, special effects for theater/film, immersive experiences, and emerging technology.
Check out my work below—and to see my magic, visit amandanepo.com
Check out my work below—and to see my magic, visit amandanepo.com
Newporter26
Newporter26
Improving space activations and amenities for Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hotel
Improving space activations and amenities for Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hotel
Improving space activations and amenities for Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hotel
Robotic Lawnmower Artist
Robotic Lawnmower Artist
A robot that drives precise paths to create drawings in grass
A robot that drives precise paths to create drawings in grass
A robot that drives precise paths to create drawings in grass
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Innovative original act that fooled Penn & Teller. Youngest female to earn the coveted Fool Us award
Innovative original act that fooled Penn & Teller. Youngest female to earn the coveted Fool Us award
Innovative original act that fooled Penn & Teller. Youngest female to earn the Fool Us award
Defined
Defined
An interactive exhibit that turns literature into shared experiences
An interactive exhibit that turns literature into shared experiences
An interactive exhibit that turns literature into shared experiences
BiteBattle Lunchbox
BiteBattle Lunchbox
An innovative lunchbox design that reintroduces play, connection & fun into lunchtime
An innovative lunchbox design that reintroduces play, connection & fun into lunchtime
An innovative lunchbox design that reintroduces play, connection & fun into lunchtime
Gum and Get Some
Gum and Get Some
A novel magic effect that makes an empty pack become full right in front of the spectator’s eyes
A novel magic effect that makes an empty pack become full right in front of the spectator’s eyes
A novel magic effect that makes an empty pack become full right in front of the spectator’s eyes
#Cohort
#Cohort
A social game that challenges strangers to uncover one shared connection
A social game that challenges strangers to uncover one shared connection
A social game that challenges strangers to uncover one shared connection
Mystery Mart
Mystery Mart
Mystery Mart
A board game of a competitive blind box shopping experience
A board game of a competitive blind box shopping experience
A board game of a competitive blind box shopping experience
Diamond Cutter Pro
Diamond Cutter Pro
Diamond Cutter Pro
Launched magic product that transforms the wrong card to the chosen one in clear view
Launched magic product that transforms the wrong card to the chosen one in clear view
Launched magic product that transforms the wrong card to the chosen one in clear view
Sea Drift
Prop radio that can break on command for original student written play
Tensegrity Lamp
Tensegrity Lamp
Tensegrity Lamp
High-fidelity lamp inspired by tensegrity; tensioned strings create a floating structure
High-fidelity lamp inspired by tensegrity; tensioned strings create a floating structure
High-fidelity lamp inspired by tensegrity; tensioned strings create a floating structure
Little Shop of Horror: Audrey II
Little Shop of Horror: Audrey II
Little Shop of Horror: Audrey II
Puppet designer for human eating plant in the musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Puppet designer for human eating plant in the musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Puppet designer for human eating plant in the musical Little Shop of Horrors.
Collaspable Tikibar
Collaspable Tikibar
Collaspable Tikibar
Collapsible, portable tiki bar table that transforms any setting into an immersive party space
Collapsible, portable tiki bar table that transforms any setting into an immersive party space
Collapsible, portable tiki bar table that turns settings into immersive party spaces
Falsettos
Falsettos
Falsettos
Designed props including puppet bases, oversized utensils, and a breakaway silk
Designed props including puppet bases, oversized utensils, and a breakaway silk
Designed props including puppet bases, oversized utensils, and a breakaway silk
Leather Notebook Ambigram
Leather Notebook Ambigram
Leather Notebook Ambigram
Custom built leather notebook with laser-etched ambigram logo
Custom built leather notebook with laser-etched ambigram logo
Custom built leather notebook with laser-etched ambigram logo
Brothers In Blood
Brothers In Blood
Brothers In Blood
Projectile vomit rig for film production
Projectile vomit rig for film production
Projectile vomit rig for film production
Death Goes On A Date
Death Goes On A Date
Death Goes On A Date
Prop flower that instantly wilts when touched
Prop flower that instantly wilts when touched
Prop flower that instantly wilts when touched