Category: Production Design

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.

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.

Exploring the Magical World of the Production Design in ‘Poor Things’
The recently released featurette on the production design of Poor Things provides a fascinating glimpse into the meticulous and imaginative world Shona Heath and James Price created for the film.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ Set Tour with Production Designer Patrick Howe
In this video, Production Designer Patrick Howe takes viewers on an in-depth set tour of the Arconia apartment building sets from Season 3 of ‘Only Murders in the Building.’

How Wes Anderson Uses Miniatures with the Help of Prop and Model Makers
Miniatures in movies are way more common in production design than you may realize, and one of the most stylish filmmakers keeping them alive is Wes Anderson. In this video, Vox spoke to Simon Weisse, prop maker and model maker for some of Wes Anderson’s recent projects.