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Inside the Stunning ‘Shōgun’ Production Design: An Interview with Helen Jarvis
Production Designer Helen Jarvis sits down with us to discuss designing feudal Japan in Vancouver for FX’s Shōgun.

Lady in the Lake Production Design: How JC Molina’s Team Created 1966 Baltimore
From the Schwartz residence’s George Stacey-inspired wallpapers to the Silver Dollar Diner’s Kodachrome palette, we reveal how JC Molina and Karuna Karmarkar’s Lady in the Lake sets authentically rebuild 1966 Baltimore.

From Shiz to Emerald City: Wicked Production Designer on Building Immersive Sets
Discover how Wicked production designer Nathan Crowley crafted breathtaking real-world sets like Shiz and Emerald City, blending artistry and innovation to bring the film to life.

The Energetic Beauty of Italian Futurist Architectural Drawings
Architectural drawings from the Italian Futurism movement showcased visionary designs, often characterized by dynamic lines and a celebration of modern technology.

Nathan Crowley to Receive Special Production Design Award at Camerimage 2024
Nathan Crowley, acclaimed production designer of Wicked and Nolan’s masterpieces, will receive a special award at Camerimage 2024, honouring his transformative contributions to cinema and design.

A Look at the Production Design of ‘Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic’
The production design of Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic underwent a significant evolution during production and landed on the other side with a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design for a Variety Special.

Death and Other Details Production Designer James Philpott on Designing an Art Deco Ocean Liner
Death and Other Details Production Designer James Philpott sits down with me to discuss designing a modern art deco ocean liner on the latest episode of the Canadian Production Design Association’s video podcast.

The 2024 Emmy Awards Nominations [and Winners] for Best Production Design
Explore the 76th Emmy Awards production design nominees and see which art department teams earned 2024 Production Design honours during the Creative Arts Emmys ceremony this week.

Style and Design Icon Iris Apfel Dies at 102
Fashion icon Iris Apfel, known for her eclectic style, passed away at 102, leaving a lasting legacy of bold individuality and creativity.

The 2024 ADG Awards Winners Announced by the Art Directors Guild
The 2024 ADG Awards honoured ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ and ‘Saltburn’ for production design, with TV winners including ‘Succession’ and ‘The Last of Us,’ among many more to walk away with an Art Directors Guild Award.