WHILE WE’RE ALL familiar with sneaky subliminal messages in advertising (phalluses airbrushed into ice cubes!), do they occur in set design? In a sense, yes. Set decorators and production designers ...

These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to ...

The set on a stage acts as a vessel for the entire show. To be able to design, create, and build a set requires years of training and education. A set designer needs to have a creative mindset and ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Live theater summons energy no digital performance can match. Set designers for five of this season’s plays explain how they built eye-catching environments that crackle with it ...

From sketching concepts to sourcing props, a set designer ensures every element of a set contributes to the storytelling. Ever walked into a cinema, watched a movie, and felt completely immersed in ...