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 DesignerYears 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 MaterialsI 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 WorldWhere there are people, there are stories. Where there are stories, there is a desire to tell share them visually - and those films must...
Sketching ResourcesWhether you‘re a young designer or an established professional, sketching is a skill that can always be improved. Production Designers...
In Memoriam: Ken AdamsIf 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 NomineesAs 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 ArtworkIn 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, 2015A 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...