Production Design

The Visual Architects of ‘Squid Game’: Chae Kyoung-sun, Nam Na-young, and Kim Ji-yong on Season 2’s Expanding Scope

Few television series have reshaped the cultural zeitgeist as dramatically as Netflix's "Squid Game." Much of that impact can be credited not only to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk but also to the work of production designer Chae Kyoung-sun, editor Nam Na-young, and cinematographer Kim Ji-yong. In conversations with Awards Focus, all three artisans shared insights into their creative contributions to Season 2

Inside the One-Shot World of ‘Adolescence’: Production Designer Adam Tomlinson Breaks It Down

Adam Tomlinson, the Production Designer for the hit show "Adolescence" spoke with Awards Focus about designing for the oner format, navigating technical hurdles, and why sometimes the best production design is the kind you don’t notice until it hits you in the gut.

Inside the Sets of “Black Mirror”: Miranda Jones Breaks Down Her Work on Season 7

Season 7 of Netflix’s “Black Mirror” continues to explore the unsettling intersections of technology and human nature, delivering a collection of episodes that challenge perceptions and provoke thought. The intricate and immersive sets of both episodes are the work of veteran production designer Miranda Jones. Miranda Jones spoke with Awards Focus about crafting two of the season’s most visually ambitious episodes, the balance between genre homage and grounded storytelling, and how thoughtful design can support both performance and narrative.

Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’

Julie Berghoff spoke to Awards Focus about the architectural inspirations that shaped the look of "The Studio", the joy of designing across such a wide tonal palette, and how collaborating with Rogen and Goldberg made this project one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of her career.

‘September 5’ Production Designer Julian Wagner On Replicating For Emotional Connection

Production Designer Julian Wagner spoke with Awards Focus about creating false perspectives in Tim Felhbaum's historical drama 'September 5'

Production Designer Stephen Phelps Discusses the World of ‘Anora’

How do you make the dimly lit space of a strip club feel like an exciting location on film? How do you decorate a mansion so that it conveys a sense of wealth and yet looks under-furnished enough to be the hom... Read More...

Production Designer Ruth Ammon Talks Cultural Accuracy in ‘Pachinko’ Season 2

In her latest endeavor, production designer Ruth Ammon brings a vivid authenticity to Pachinko Season 2 (both seasons streaming on Apple TV+), transforming historical settings into immersive storytelling. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, the series explores intertwined Korean and Japanese histories, mostly through the lens of Koreans struggling to be seen as equals since World War II. Ammon, enlisted by showrunner Soo Hugh, embraced the complexity of designing for multiple eras, locations and socioeconomic status, crafting a world that feels both expansive and intimate. Despite the formidable challenges, Ammon describes the experience as one of the most creatively fulfilling of her career.

‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Production Designer Matthew Flood Ferguson Never Lets His Guard Down

'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' Production Designer Matthew flood Ferguson talks with Awards Focus about recreating the finer details.

‘Sing Sing’ Costume Designer Desira Pesta and Production Designer Ruta Kiskyte On Crafting Authenticity.

Sing Sing Costume Designer Desira Pesta and Production Designer Ruta Kiskyte spoke with Awards Focus about what they took away from the experience of working on the film.

Production Designer David Gropman on the Crescendo and the Quiet in Netflix’s ‘Ripley’

Gropman spoke with Awards Focus about accessing Tom Ripley to inform the production design and how he creates a visual throughline for the Netflix series.