Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-145) and index.

Introduction: ..."and just like that" -- The designer as a child futurist -- Empathy and answering, "what story are we telling" with collaborators -- The importance of research as 'fuel' for any process -- Clawing and scratching out an idea -- Modeling and shaping an object and an idea -- Creative swings, career fields, and collaboration -- The tech and preview process : the ultimate proof-of-concept -- The inevitability of failure and the sea of criticism -- Where do we go from here?

"How do you navigate a career as an entertainment designer and work collaboratively to achieve creative goals? The Art of Scenic Design provides an in-depth look at the scenic design process for young designers as well as creative entrepreneurs seeking to nurture a collaborative environment that leads to rediscovery and innovation in their work. Based on 30 years of experience in stage and exhibit design, art direction for film, and theme park and industrial design, Morgan guides readers through the theatrical design process from early phases through to its execution and manifestation with a team of artisans"-- Provided by publisher.