--- title: Bridgewater Studio | Blog | Experiential Marketing | Immersive Technology | Eric Cup description: As the founder and CEO of Bridgewater Studio, Eric has spent over 25 years honing his skills in custom fabrication, project strategy, and problem-solving. Through his steady guidance and a collaborative team effort, Bridgewater Studio has become a leader in fully integrated design and fabrication, delivering high-quality results for clients across diverse industries. --- # FREE RESOURCES Ready to take your projects to the next level? Start with weekly insights from our experts. ![image of blog Eric Cup](https://www.bridgewaterstudio.net/hubfs/About%20Us/Eric-Cup-2024.png) ## Eric Cup As the founder and CEO of Bridgewater Studio, Eric has spent over 25 years honing his skills in custom fabrication, project strategy, and problem-solving. Through his steady guidance and a collaborative team effort, Bridgewater Studio has become a leader in fully integrated design and fabrication, delivering high-quality results for clients across diverse industries. 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