UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ANIMATION STORE

Universal City, CA

Services

Thematic Design
Concept Architecture
Interior Architecture
Environmental Graphics
Retail Experience Design
Signage

Created for Universal Studios CityWalk, the 4,000-square-foot Universal Studios Animation Store was conceived as an immersive retail destination celebrating the legacy of the original Universal Animation Studio. Ripbang developed the thematic design, concept architecture, interior architecture, environmental graphics, and retail experience, creating a destination where the environment became part of the story.

Drawing inspiration from 1930s Streamline Moderne and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, the design references iconic Los Angeles landmarks while celebrating the craft and artistry of early animation. Custom murals, hand-painted graphics, signage, fixtures, and architectural details combine to create a richly layered environment that feels both authentic and timeless.

The result is a retail experience where architecture, storytelling, and merchandise work together to transport visitors into the world of animation, transforming shopping into an attraction worthy of Universal Studios itself.

Interior of a movie theater lobby with a Universal Studios Hollywood sign on the wall, decorative wall panels, warm lighting, and empty ticket counters.
A woman dressed as Marilyn Monroe standing in front of a mural of the Hollywood sign at Universal Studios. She is wearing a white dress, a pink fur coat, and beige high heels.
Inside a retail store with wooden shelves displaying toys, souvenirs, and merchandise. The ceiling features decorative wooden panels and hanging lights. A store employee is present near the entrance.
Exterior of a building labeled 'Animation Studio Store' with crowds of people in front, some wearing costumes, under a clear sky.
Inside a toy store with shelves filled with Minions and Shrek toys, and various children and adults shopping and playing.