Emma Fairley on how to become a production designer

How do you build the world of a Coldplay, Madonna or Lady Gaga music video? LA production designer Emma Fairley shares how she got there, and how you can too. Emma has designed sets for some of the biggest names in music and for commercials for world-famous brands. In this talk she shares what to study, how she trains her eye for composition and taste, and what it was really like on set with Madonna and Lady Gaga. If you're thinking about becoming a production designer, or you just need some fresh creative wind, this one is for you. 📖 Read the full transcript on our blog: https://bloomerangas.com/blog/emma-fa... ⏱ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:16 What to study to become a production designer 02:58 How to perfect your composition skills 03:34 How to refine your aesthetic taste 04:16 Bringing out character through set design 06:18 Working with Madonna 08:04 Working with Lady Gaga 09:05 How to break into the film industry 🌱 Want more conversations like this? Join the Bloomerangas community for members-only episodes and essays on creativity and the future of work: https://bloomerangas.com/subscription/ 🔔 Subscribe to Futurising Podcast for new talks with people shaping the future of creative work. #productiondesign #setdesign #filmindustry #musicvideo #creativecareers