production design
I create distinctive visual worlds for film and television, from early concept development through to construction, dressing and delivery. My work combines narrative, character and atmosphere with the practical leadership of complex art departments.
spatial & experiential
I design environments that translate stories, identities and ideas into physical experience. Drawing on production design, brand thinking and spatial strategy, I develop spaces that are both visually compelling and purposeful.
property development
WITH A BACKGROUND IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND LITERALLY HAVING SCOUTED HUNDREDS OF LOCATIONS OVER THE YEARS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INSTINCTIVE ABILITY TO RECOGNISE THE POTENTIAL OF ANY GIVEN SPACE.
I LOOK CLOSELY AT ITS LIGHT, FLOW, CHARACTER AND INTENDED USE, THEN TRANSLATE THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WITHIN IT INTO A CLEAR SPATIAL RESPONSE. THE RESULT IS DESIGN THAT FEELS PURPOSEFUL, PERSONAL AND RESPECTFUL OF BOTH THE BUILDING AND THE AMBITION BEHIND IT.
case studies & THINKING
A CLOSER LOOK AT SELECTED PROJECTS, DESIGN DECISIONS AND THE THINKING BEHIND THE FINISHED WORK.
photography
PHOTOGRAPHY IS PART OF HOW I OBSERVE, RESEARCH AND CONSTRUCT VISUAL WORLDS. THIS EVOLVING COLLECTION BRINGS TOGETHER ARCHITECTURE, PLACES, PEOPLE AND DETAILS ENCOUNTERED THROUGH WORK AND TRAVEL.
about
Driven by passion and curiosity and grounded by values, I am a creative lead and production designer with more than twenty years of experience across film, television, interiors, events and spatial projects.
A curious thinker and practical doer, I strive to bring together visual storytelling, strategic thinking and hands-on delivery to realise ambitious ideas with purpose and direction.
Contact
Production Design Enquiries:
WPA (Worldwide Production Agency)
Project Development, Events, Interior and Photographic Enquiries:
Julian Nagel