NARRATIVE WORLD-BUILDING

THE DESIGN LAB

Amplify your narrative, sharpen your signature aesthetic, and immerse audiences in a world only you can create.

I collaborate with a select number of independent filmmakers each year to clarify and shape the visual world of their stories. Acting as a long-term creative partner, I help directors express character, mood, and narrative through sets, color, and cinematic design. The work is deliberate, collaborative, and designed to elevate each story’s vision. I shape every layer of your film’s environment—concepts, palettes, textures, props, construction, and on-set styling—bringing you a refined, end-to-end design experience that transforms ideas into immersive cinematic spaces.

Narrative World-Building

I lead the hands-on development of a film’s visual identity through rigorous material experimentation. From initial concept to the final prop, I help directors craft spaces that function as tactile extensions of the story. Rather than treating design as a series of isolated tasks, I develop a unified chromatic and sensory strategy across all sequences, ensuring the world feels cohesive, high-contrast, and deeply human.

How I Work

I work with one director at a time to maintain the visual integrity of the build. My process requires a foundation of primary research and hands-on experimentation that cannot be rushed or mass-produced. I partner with filmmakers who value intentional world-building and seek a collaborator who is fully immersed in the tactile and emotional arc of their story.

Fit

This practice is designed for filmmakers who prioritize visual authorship, material rigor, and cohesive cinematic craftsmanship. I partner with directors who seek a high-touch, investigative approach to production design. Narrative project rates start at $3k. If this sounds like you, please reach out.