When Detroit musician Durracell asked me to create a giant inflatable heart for his live show, I had never made an inflatable before—but I said yes anyway. This post walks through how I tackled a completely new medium from scratch, from early research and visual brainstorming to trash bag prototypes, sewing tips, fan selection, and final construction. Designing into the unknown can be intimidating, but with curiosity, testing, and a little improvisation, big ideas can take sh

Discover how Fuller’s Earth—a versatile, safe, and easy-to-use clay material—brings dusty, aged, and atmospheric effects to film sets. From makeup to pyrotechnics, learn why it’s a go-to tool for production designers and how to use it safely.

Compare two modernist sans-serif fonts—Futura and Montserrat—in this design-focused feature exploring their history, visual style, and best

New A-frame signs for Woodward Outreach are helping connect more people with meals & resources in Ferndale.

Recently, I had the chance to work with my long-time collaborator, Mike Oak , on a commercial stage shoot. Our task was to build large...