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Victoria Prizzia is an American experiential designer, creative producer, and cultural strategist known for her work in environmental education, civic engagement, and public exhibitions. She is the founder of Habithèque Inc., a studio focused on interpretive planning and public storytelling.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Prizzia holds an MA and MFA. Details about her early life are not publicly available.
Career
[edit]In 2010, Prizzia founded Habithèque Inc. a WBENC-certified cultural production and interpretive planning firm based in Philadelphia. The studio has produced over 50 installations and exhibitions across the U.S., blending science communication, community engagement, and public design.
She also founded the Habithèque Blue and Green Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports environmental storytelling and water conservation efforts. As President of the Board, Prizzia oversees initiatives promoting ecosystem restoration and renewable energy awareness.
In 2020, she launched An Otter Planet, a commercial-grade 3D action-adventure video game designed to promote water conservation and climate awareness. The game integrates scientific research and storytelling and was featured by Unity Technologies on World Oceans Day 2022.[1]
Selected Projects
[edit]- An Otter Planet – An environmental game created in partnership with Oceana and South Africa–based game studio Sea Monster. Protected by US Patent No. 11,617,958 B2 and international trademarks.[2]
- POOL: A Social History of Segregation – A national traveling exhibition exploring race, access, and public swimming in America.[3]
- River Alive! Learning Trail – A bilingual outdoor trail designed to engage early learners in watershed education.[4]
- The Mussel Hatchery and Living Laboratory – A floating mussel hatchery exhibition that supported a $7.9 million grant for a commercial restoration facility.[5]
- River Alive! Exhibit at the Independence Seaport Museum – A multimedia exhibit on the Delaware River's ecosystem.[6]
- Wonders of Water – An immersive experience for the Philadelphia Flower Show exploring the global water crisis.
- Floating Water Workshop – A 5,400-square-foot floating education platform for the Fairmount Water Works.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- American Alliance of Museums Excellence in Exhibition Award (2020)[7]
- American Association for State and Local History Award of Excellence (2023)[8]
- Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums “Making an Impact” Award (2022)
- WHYY Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nomination (2022)[9]
- International Festivals and Events Association Pinnacle Awards (2018)[10]
- PA Environmental Council Special Places Award (2022)
Academic and Public Engagement
[edit]Prizzia has taught and lectured at institutions including Drexel University, Johns Hopkins University, University of the Arts, and the University of Hawaiʻi. She has spoken at conferences such as the Piscina Wellness Conference (Barcelona), the PA Statewide Watershed Conference, and the Connected Learning Summit.
Media Coverage
[edit]Her work has been featured in:
- WHYY
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
- The Guardian
- Grid Magazine
- Billy Penn
- PBS
External Links
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Category:Living people
Category:American designers
Category:Environmentalists
Category:American women in business
Category:People from Philadelphia
References
[edit]- ^ "World Oceans Day: Otter Planet featured by Unity". Unity Technologies. 2022-06-08.
- ^ "What's behind the giant otter floating down the Schuylkill?". Billy Penn. 2022-06-08.
- ^ Brandt, Danielle (2021-09-22). "Exhibit explores swimming and segregation in Philly". WHYY.
- ^ "River Alive! Learning Trail". Habithèque Inc.
- ^ "Fairmount Water Works receives $7.9M grant to grow freshwater mussels". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2022-11-15.
- ^ "River Alive! aims to make environmental science more engaging". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2018-12-14.
- ^ "Excellence in Exhibition Awards". American Alliance of Museums.
- ^ "2023 Award of Excellence Winners". AASLH.
- ^ "Movers & Makers: January 2023". PBS.
- ^ "IFEA Pinnacle Award Winners". International Festivals and Events Association.