Set Design Workshop: The Escape Room

This two-week workshop, guided by industry professionals Diego Lucia and Alejandro Burdisio, explores the fundamentals of set design. Through storytelling, composition, and visual design, participants will learn to create immersive and functional environments for the entertainment industry.

For this edition, you will apply these concepts by designing an escape room. You will tackle the challenge of crafting a visually compelling and interactive space.

You'll start with a pre-class homework assignment, creating a small diorama to warm up for the workshop. Then, with live demos, guided exercises, and direct feedback, you'll refine your skills and develop a professional-level set design.

This workshop will help you advance your design abilities, whether you want to strengthen your portfolio or gain industry-relevant experience.

This workshop is suitable for intermediate to advanced students or professionals with a basic understanding of visual storytelling, drawing, and design principles. If you're eager to deepen your set design skills and are ready for hands-on practice, this workshop is for you.

Date: Saturday 12th and 19th (APRIL)
Time: 3 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT) (click on this link to find your local time)
Language: English
Price: U$S 499.

Meet your Instructors

Diego Lucia is an experienced entertainment industry educator specializing in visual development, figure drawing, and storytelling. With years of teaching and mentoring artists, he has helped many develop the skills to break into the industry. His expertise has reached artists working with studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., Riot Games, Ubisoft, and Netflix.

Alejandro Burdisio (Burda) is a renowned concept artist and illustrator celebrated for his imaginative world-building and detailed environments. His work blends architecture, storytelling, and bold visual design, making him a master of creating immersive spaces. He has collaborated with brands such as Warhammer and the award-winning Love, Death & Robots anthology.