Meaning & use
set design
The creation of the scenery, props, and physical environment for a stage production, film, or television show.
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The set design for the play transformed the small stage into a convincing Victorian parlor.
She studied set design in college before working on Broadway productions.
A note on using this word
Set design is a specialized craft distinct from costume design, though both fall under production design.
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