aweStruct was founded by Brett Phares, an artist and curator working in immersive art and the built environment. With over 20 years in interactive media, he’s led projects globally and co-founded the acclaimed Digital Graffiti festival. He holds advanced degrees from Hunter College, Stony Brook University, and has pursued studies in innovation and public health at MIT Sloan and Harvard Medical School, highlighting his expertise in cultural experience design and community wellbeing.