Meaning & use

set design

noun·Academic

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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