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Sarah Mendes

Sarah Mendes is the founder of WONDR Experience, as well as the creator of Barbie The Dream Experience, now in Amsterdam and about to tour the world.

She crafts interactive worlds that transport audiences into nostalgia-driven environments, combining elements of play, color, sound, and participatory design to create unforgettable moments.

Her work includes collaborations with globally recognized IPs such as SpongeBob, Frozen, Moana, and now Barbie, the largest blending beloved cultural touchstones with innovative experience design.

Through these experiences, Sarah engages audiences across generations.

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Business of Experience

Roundtable: Have We Cracked the Formula for Profitable LBEs?

April 21, 2026 @ 4:00 pm
Immersive and location-based experiences are booming. But beneath the hype, have we actually figured out the formats that make money?
Sarah Mendes

Nostalgia Reimagined: Designing Experiences That Resonate Across Generations

April 21, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
Barbie: The Dream Experience's Sarah Mendes on how to harness the emotional pull of the past for Millennials and Gen Z.
Sarah Mendes
Founder & CEO

Wondr Experience