BTS of The Production Design Process

Sketches

It starts with sketches, drawings, ideation that works out the concept into something tangible

Fantasy stage set with mountains and crystals
3D render of a snowy, abstract environment with geometric structures, ladders, and a suspension bridge. Features include jagged rocks, a stage-like platform, and a circular fenced area.
Futuristic room with neon lights, circular window overlooking a cityscape, bed with pink heart pillows, gaming setup with speakers and monitors, anime figurines, stuffed toys, and various posters on the walls.
Line drawing of a futuristic tower building next to a smaller structure, featuring geometric shapes and intricate architectural details.
Blue hallway with checkered floor, wall-mounted phone, multiple doors, and "New York" sign above one door.
Modern interior showroom with mannequins wearing outdoor apparel, rolls of fabric, and sleek furniture.
Interior room with purple curtains, blue walls, and leather seating, decorated with floral arrangements and masks on the wall, under fluorescent lighting.
Futuristic interior with modern architecture, metallic structures, and people observing a large central object with circular design. Ambient blue lighting and geometric patterns on the floor. 
Plans and Shopping

After the concept is solid, we plan, test, and shop for these spaces

Architectural blueprint showing wall layouts with dimensions, labeled sections A and B, and details of corrugated metal boxes.
Art workspace with a green and blue abstract painting on a table, surrounded by paint cans, brushes, and art supplies.
Architectural drawing with measurements
Textured beige plaster wall surface
3D and 2D floor plan renderings of a small home design, featuring a living room with couch, dining area with table and chairs, and two bathrooms with fixtures.
Architectural floor plan and elevation drawings for a building structure, showing detailed dimensions and construction elements. Includes room layouts and structural specifications.
Collage of assorted furniture and decor including chairs, tables, a sofa, rugs, lamps, and art pieces on a black background. 
Building and Dressing

My favorite

Film set with a large gimbal machine rotating a room, crew members standing around, lighting equipment, and a ladder in the background.
Curved glass block wall with textured surface under a ceiling with exposed ducts.
A dimly lit hallway leads to a living room with a brown sofa, pillows, and a coffee table. A light fixture and a hanging microphone are suspended above, indicating a film or TV set. The floor is wooden, and the walls are light-colored.
Futuristic control room with neon lights, computer displays, and people observing screens.
Unfinished interior hallway with concrete walls and floors, exposed wiring, and construction materials on the ground.
Indoor scene with decorative teal wall panels featuring intricate moldings and a circular design in the center. An orange ladder is positioned in front of the panels, and construction materials are scattered on the floor.
Room under construction with pale green built-in shelves and paneling, scattered tools, paint cans, and an open doorway to a workshop with a bicycle.
A cozy living room with wooden flooring, featuring a tan leather sofa and a patterned rug. The room is decorated for Christmas with a festive tree, ornaments, and gift-wrapped presents. There are picture frames on the walls and a mix of modern and rustic furnishings. The room has soft lighting and a warm ambiance.
Man sculpting intricate design on large foam block indoors, surrounded by carving tools and foam debris.
Interior view of a room under construction or part of a film set, featuring unfinished walls and columns with tools and equipment scattered on the floor. Two people are visible, one holding measuring tools.
Indoor set design in progress with artificial rocks, plants, and construction materials. 
Finished

The completed physical set

Film set with vintage-style furnishings, lighting equipment, and camera tracks; crew members working on scene setup.
Classroom with children on colorful mats, walls decorated with art and math displays, and adults assisting students.
Interior of a dimly lit space resembling a laboratory or workshop, featuring shelves with lab equipment, books, plants, and a person working at a counter with another person nearby.
Tropical jungle scene with lush plants, rocks, and a small steaming pond. There is a stone structure resembling an ancient ruin, surrounded by vibrant foliage. Decorative elements like barrels and crates are visible.
Behind-the-scenes view of a movie set with three actors in a jungle setting, captured on a film monitor. The scene includes lush greenery and stone structures.
A futuristic, small three-wheeled vehicle parked on a city street at night with a person walking nearby, surrounded by neon signs and advertisements.
View from a dimly lit hallway into a living room with a brown couch, floor lamp, and artwork on the wall, featuring wooden flooring and minimalist decor.
Studio setup with red lighting, featuring a large screen displaying a cloudy sky.
Silhouette of a person kneeling in shallow water with a blue illuminated background.
A modern bedroom with a circular window showing a cityscape, a platform bed with neon lights, a desk with a computer, and several electric guitars on the wall. The room is decorated in vibrant colors with various art pieces and stuffed toys.
Film set with vibrant, glowing plants and production crew handling equipment.
Person with long blonde hair in a black outfit, lying on a lit platform surrounded by glowing lights, tattooed arms visible, dimly lit environment.
Illustration of a cross-section of a multicolor-lit house at night in a snowy landscape, showing various rooms with people engaged in different activities, such as exercising, reading, and dancing, surrounded by snowy trees and street lamps.
Woman in white coat walking through a futuristic hallway with mirrors.