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The Collective keeps members up-to-date on design trends,
available resources, and our profession in the media.


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...

Congrats to our 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. I‘m starting with...


Weekly Roundup - August 2, 2015
With Pixar‘s Newest film, ”Inside Out,” garnering praise left and right, I wanted to check in on what production design is like on that...
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