I'm Tome Wilson
a designer and storyteller based in Philadelphia
My story
How can we truly connect?
That’s the question that drives me. I connect people to ideas, lead creative teams, and design flagship products used by millions every day; products generating over $138 billion dollars for some of the world’s largest brands like Comcast, NBCU, and the Olympics. One of those designs even earned me an Emmy, an honor I never anticipated and still feel humbled by.
I build connections with art.
I started designing connections as an event producer in the early ‘00s, earning my Master’s in Themed Entertainment while delivering dozens of big-budget corporate events and more than 20 original immersive theatre shows. From the dazzling spectacle of Jazz Age on the Delaware and the candlelight intrigue of Au Dîner des Voleurs, to the critically acclaimed Friends of Autumn series, I love exploring the connection between psychology and storytelling.
I build connections with systems.
My digital work bridges the gaps between people and systems. As a W3C volunteer and co-author of the world’s leading accessible design standards, I connect humanity with technology. At Comcast NBCU, I created tools to connect employees with mental health programs, driving education & support in over 13 countries. At WITNESS, I helped governments connect peacefully with their citizens, a mission that earned us a Peabody Award in 2024. And now, as part of the C2PA, I develop AI safety guardrails alongside peers from Microsoft, Adobe, Linux, and Meta to protect our future.
I build connections with knowledge.
World-class artists, engineers, and visionaries… volunteers covered in dust… people in need… they all shape how I see the world. How I listen. How I tell my stories. But regardless of whom I’m connecting with, my goal remains the same. Create meaningful experiences. Connect people to ideas. Tell stories that matter.