Formerly a stunt double in major motion pictures such as Bikini Bandits and Muscle Beach Party, Inflatable Palm Tree (IPT) came to the Johnston Digital Studio in the summer of 2012. After realizing most of his life had just been filled with hot air, IPT decided he wanted to make a difference in the lives of young people. The Johnston Digital Studio became the ideal home for IPT since the space lacked a sense of natural ambiance. IPT’s tropical, vivid, synthetic branches call to mind crashing surf and pristine, white-sand beaches. His presence transforms the Studio into a calming oasis, and he creates a tranquil workspace for students engaged in composing processes.