To me, production design is a means to sweep the audience off their feet and through an adventure. I remember the thrill of watching my first theatre performance, Peter Pan, and the rush of excitement I felt.

 

I really love the process of getting into the world of a script and then diving into an exploratory research phase of what that would look like through the eyes of a character. I am fascinated by how different spaces can evoke varying emotions amongst people. I like to ask:

“Why here? What does this space mean to the characters? What is everyone's emotional state? What brought them here and why do they want to stay or leave?” 

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Through the combination of research and questions I begin building a picture of the spaces that satisfies the visual journey of the story. I began my design education in undergrad specializing in theatre set design, so I like to ground my designs using emotional keywords. For example, “looming pressure” in my 480 Seconds project  or “fresh and energizing” in the Sisu Energy Boost commercial. As a result, many of my design decisions are motivated through the project’s emotional needs.

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My design journey began on a theatre production of Peter Pan in ninth grade, which lead me to pursue my undergraduate degree in theatre design and production in Vancouver, Canada. In my final year of undergrad I discovered my love for the fast pace world of film. I worked simultaneously as a production designer in the indie world and as an art department assistant/coordinator in the union world for several years before taking a leap of faith and returning to school. I am now pursuing my passion at the American Film Institute with my sights set on a career as a Production Designer. I hope that audiences that watch my projects get to experience the thrill of going on an exciting adventure similar to what I once felt while watching Peter Pan.