History

30+ Years of Remarkable Experiences

Like other companies we admire, we started in a garage in 1993. We got our start during the height of the “cinema wars” designing and building signage, theming and branding for megaplexes. But that was just the beginning. Through a dedicated and growing team of innovators, dreamers and doers, DI grew to be all that our founders envisioned and more. 

Our mission has always remained the same – liberate people from mediocre experiences. Our commitment to creating the remarkable has never been more apparent or profound. From dinosaurs to deathstars, the DI footprint continues to grow and evolve as we embark on the never-been-done-before, together.

A Look at Our 30+ Year History

Built to Create the Remarkable

Our Kansas City headquarters is home to more than 200,000 square feet of design, build and technology space, where strategists, designers, architects, content creators, engineers, fabricators, technologists and project managers work side by side as one interdisciplinary team. This integrated model gives our clients a clear advantage: the ability to move from concept to completion with one partner, under one roof.

As of 2026, DI is proudly employee-owned, reinforcing the independence, accountability and collaborative spirit that have shaped our work from the beginning. With a shared commitment to creating the remarkable, we help our partners bring bold ideas to life and deliver experiences their audiences will not forget.