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 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.