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The Collective keeps members up-to-date on design trends,

available resources, and our profession in the media.

Congrats to the ADG nominees!

The Art Directors Guild Award Nominations were announced this week, and we'd like to congratulate all of the nominees! This is a...

The Business of the Designer

Years ago, when I first started out as a designer, I had no idea I was also making the decision to be a business person. That‘s why I got...

Researching Materials

I grew up fascinated by materials. At first, I didn't realize that was what lead me to collect geodes, quartz, mica, stones & shells, and...

Honoring PDs Around the World

Where there are people, there are stories. Where there are stories, there is a desire to tell share them visually - and those films must...

Sketching Resources

Whether you‘re a young designer or an established professional, sketching is a skill that can always be improved. Production Designers...

In Memoriam: Ken Adams

If you‘re like me, you‘ve spent the days since hearing of Sir Ken Adam‘s passing trying to absorb everything he made - trying to find the...

Exploring the Nominees

As we inch closer to the Oscars, it’s worth a peek behind the scenes at the what & how of the Production Design Nominees’ work. To help...

Cleared Artwork

In the last few years the guidelines regarding cleared artwork featured in film and TV have become stricter and more complex. Sourcing...

Weekly Roundup - October 18, 2015

A few production design stories gathered from the media this month: In-depth look into the beautiful world of “Crimson Peak“ in...

Congrats to more of out PD Emmy nominees!

As we lead up to the Emmy Awards, I wanted to let everyone see the wonderful work that was honored with a nomination. Our next...