Melisca Klisanin

About Melisca Klisanin

As Co-Creator of the STORIENT™ Framework and Co-Founder of EGM (Evolutionary Guidance…

Experience

1. Chief Creative Officer (CCO)

   Evolutionary Guidance Media R&d, Inc

   Jan 2009 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Evolutionary Guidance Media R&D, Inc.(EGM) is a design and strategy studio specializing in immersive storytelling and experience design that inspires action, deepens connection, and reimagines how stories live in the world.We partner with brands, educators, nonprofits, and media makers to create narratives, environments, and activations that move audiences—onscreen, in person, and in the public imagination.Our proprietary STORIENT™ Framework fuses narrative architecture with spatial storytelling, psychological insight, and ethical design principles—guiding the creation of emotionally resonant, future-conscious content and experiences.What We Do:• Narrative development and brand storytelling across media and platforms• Experiential design for branded environments, retail spaces, and cultural installations• Strategy and consulting for gamified learning, youth engagement, and digital wellness• Original IP creation and co-development for mission-aligned mediaFrom retail flagships to immersive public experiences, our work brings story to life through place, design, and emotional resonance. We\'ve partnered with Fortune 500 brands, design firms, filmmakers, and social innovators to craft branded worlds, interactive platforms, and experience-driven campaigns.In addition to our consulting practice, we develop original media properties—like the Chronicles of G.A.I.A. book series, Mission: G.A.I.A. edtech platform, and Cyberhero League interactive universe.storient.cocyberheroleague.comevoluntionaryguidancemedia.com

Education

• Alkion Center - Hawthorne Valley

  Certificate in Foundation Studies in Anthroposophy, Steiner/Waldorf Teacher Training

  2019 — 2020

• Kildonan Teacher Training Institute (KTTI)

  Associate Level, Orton-Gillingham Teacher Training

  2010 — 2011

• University of Houston

  RTV Communication & Liberal Art

  1981 — 1986

• Creative Perfumers London Ltd.

  Certificate Level 1 and 2, Creating Perfume Compositions

  2006 — 2006

• The State University of New York

  Interdisciplinary Arts, Early Childhood & Primary Education

  2010 — 2012

• Alkion Center - Hawthorne Valley

  Early Childhood & Grades Teacher Training

  2019 — 2021

Skills

• Fashion Design
• Photo Shoots
• Furniture
• Retail Design
• Styling
• Visual Merchandising
• Experience Design
• Brand Management
• Window Displays
• Packaging
• Product Development
• Indesign
• Word
• Space Planning
• Creative Direction
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Trend Forecasting
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketching
• Basic Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Trend Analysis
• Apparel
• Excel
• Product Design
• Design Strategy
• Brand Development
• Art
• Concept Design
• Illustration
• Interior Design
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Merchandising
• Trend
• Graphic Design
• Retail
• Interior Architecture
• Branding & Identity