SHOW SET DESIGN CASE STUDY
The project
Formerly Fox Malaysia, Genting Skyworlds is a theme park in Genting Highlands, Malaysia, located in the mountains circa 2,000 metres above sea level. It features over 20 rides and attractions themed around popular movies like Epic, Robots, Rio, Ice Age, and others. The park is spread across nine themed worlds and offers a variety of entertainment and excitement.
Client
Skyworlds Genting Highlands, Malaysia
Categories
Show Set Design, Art Direction, Graphic Design
Date
2017
My role
AS a show set designer, was to shape the visual identity of the attractions “Night at the Museum” and “Independence Day Resurgence.” My focus was on conveying the project’s narrative and creative vision visually, while adhering to intellectual property guidelines. I led efforts to refine the vision, resolve design conflicts, and optimise theming within budget constraints. I built the schematic and detailed designs of all show elements and architectural features, graphics, BOQ, supported finalisation of shop drawings, and supervised vendors’ execution.
Schematic design
From the fold out elevations, I created the coloured rendered elevations to give an indication of the material and finishes, representing, scene by scene for the queue lines and the ride, placing all show set elements
Design Development
I studied the elements from watching the film. All characters were CGI and eveolved between films and sequels. Dum Dum, the Easter Island character, needed interpretation and extrapolation. I drew vector drawings off all sides from which the fabricator produced a physical polystyrene maquette for approval before full scale fabrication.
Design Development
With organic shapes such as those sconce, I started with a hand sketch study of the film, in order to understand the intricacy of this 1920s form. I then developed the model with the vendor’s 3D artist. I made some further clay adjustments to the sculpt on the 3D print and oversaw the fabrication by the vendor in China, including factory visit.
Designing Graphics
As a museum there was a lot of graphics to be made, from posters, banners, information plates, directional signs, etc. So I designed and artworked all graphics
I drew up the props list of the vitrine, designed the frame and the signage.
For the Dinosaur, Rexy, often creating simple hand sketches. I will then make the necessary adjustments in size and design in relation to the space and Health and Safety requirements.I developed the posture, the tail length, positioning and curvature adjusted for the lobby space. I sourced a Honk Kong-based company with relationships in mainland China and worked on the sculpt and paint, remotely and by visiting the factory.
