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The 6-Minute Super Bowl Miracle: Behind the World's Biggest Stages

“When we work with Benito, the only brief for us was to celebrate music and dance and to be authentic. And I think that really resonated with me because every decision that we made was authentic to Puerto Rico and the Latin community.”

Ever wonder how a Super Bowl halftime show is built in just 6 minutes? Join production designer Julio Himede as he reveals the incredible logistics, creative philosophy, and personal journey behind crafting the world's most iconic stages for artists like Bad Bunny and Shakira. This is a rare look into the high-stakes world of live event design.

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Chapter 1Welcome to the World of Impossible Stage Design

00:27

Chapter 2Bad Bunny's Authentic Super Bowl Vision: A Story of Celebration

01:20

Chapter 3Designing for 70,000 Fans vs. 125 Million TV Viewers

02:20

Chapter 4The 6-Minute Halftime Show Miracle: Logistics & Anxiety

03:50

Chapter 5Hidden Tunnels & Light Weight Props: Engineering the Impossible

05:00

Chapter 6The Sleepless Night Before a Global Spectacle

05:50

Chapter 7From El Salvador to NAIDA: Brutal Feedback That Shaped a Career

07:40

Chapter 8Why Young Artists MUST Embrace Failure & Say YES

08:50

Chapter 9First Job: The Sydney Olympics 2000 & Learning to Delegate

10:20

Chapter 10Never Be Shy: How to Make Your Ideas Heard

11:30

Chapter 11The Big Risk: Moving to the US & Mastering Cold Outreach

13:40

Chapter 12From Kids' Choice Awards to Global Stages: A Dream Come True

14:50

Chapter 13Painting the Landscape: Julio's Minimalist Design Philosophy

15:50

Chapter 14The Secret to Successful Artist Collaborations: Shakira's Resilience

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Chapter 15The 'Romantic Period' of Design: Falling in Love with Ideas

18:30

Chapter 16Bad Bunny & Authenticity: Embracing Latin Roots in Design

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Chapter 17AI in Stage Design: Enhancing Humanity, Not Replacing It

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Chapter 18The Unexpected Viral Moment: Super Bowl Grass Costumes

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Top Moments

Logistical decision became a meme

The Unexpected Viral Moment: Grass Costumes!

Unbelievable halftime show secrets

6 Minutes to Build a Super Bowl Stage?!

Embracing my Latin roots

Bad Bunny Taught Me the Power of Authenticity

Humanity first, tech second

AI in Design: Tool, Not the Idea Generator

Speak up, even if it's 'stupid'

Don't Let Someone Else Steal Your Idea

Flirting with color and shape

The 'Romantic Period' of Design: Falling in Love with Ideas

My design school nightmare

Never Say 'It Just Looks Good' to a Designer

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Behind the Curtain: Crafting the World's Most Iconic Stages with Production Designer Julio Himede

In a world where live spectacles captivate millions, the intricate art of production design often remains unseen. Julio Himede, the visionary behind some of the biggest stages for artists like Bad Bunny and Shakira, offers a rare glimpse into the high-pressure, high-reward world of live event creation, revealing the human ingenuity powering global entertainment.

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