Scendesign

Scendesign is an interdisciplinary design practice that concentrates on designing scenes—spatial compositions that combine light, texture, graphics, and narrative elements for theatre, film, live events, exhibitions, and digital media. The term is not universally standardized; in practice, it is used to describe the integration of scenography, set design, lighting, props, graphics, and interactive media to create immersive environments. Proponents view scendesign as bridging physical construction with virtual or augmented spaces, especially in productions that employ projection mapping, virtual production, or VR environments.

The aims of scendesign include supporting storytelling, guiding audience attention, ensuring functional access and safety, and achieving aesthetic coherence across media. Work typically involves collaboration with directors, producers, lighting and sound teams, costume and prop specialists, and technical engineers. The design process usually follows phases of research and concept development, spatial layout planning, material and texture decisions, lighting and color strategies, and the creation of technical drawings and prototypes. Production considerations encompass budget, schedules, fabrication, and on-site installation.

Common tools used in scendesign include CAD and BIM software for layout and fabrication drawings, 3D modeling and rendering programs, and lighting design software. Related disciplines include production design, scenography, set design, exhibition design, and interior architecture. Notable challenges in scendesign involve balancing narrative intent with practical constraints and adapting design for hybrid or immersive formats, where physical and digital elements must work in harmony.