I’m a designer for live events and large-scale productions with a hands-on, collaborative approach. I translate ideas into mood-boards, sketches, and actionable concepts, working closely with founders and suppliers to re-imagine spaces and deliver well-executed events with seamless coordination. My freelance stage and production design work spans prestigious venues and fashion events, where I lead creative direction, narrative, and the integration of lighting, sound, costume, and scenic elements. I’m committed to sustainable practices and a circular-economy approach across productions while maintaining a bold artistic vision. I’ve collaborated with National Theatre, Young Vic, Almeida, Royal Court, and multiple fashion and retail brands, always aiming to create visceral, theatrical experiences that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

Debbie C

I’m a designer for live events and large-scale productions with a hands-on, collaborative approach. I translate ideas into mood-boards, sketches, and actionable concepts, working closely with founders and suppliers to re-imagine spaces and deliver well-executed events with seamless coordination. My freelance stage and production design work spans prestigious venues and fashion events, where I lead creative direction, narrative, and the integration of lighting, sound, costume, and scenic elements. I’m committed to sustainable practices and a circular-economy approach across productions while maintaining a bold artistic vision. I’ve collaborated with National Theatre, Young Vic, Almeida, Royal Court, and multiple fashion and retail brands, always aiming to create visceral, theatrical experiences that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

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I’m a designer for live events and large-scale productions with a hands-on, collaborative approach. I translate ideas into mood-boards, sketches, and actionable concepts, working closely with founders and suppliers to re-imagine spaces and deliver well-executed events with seamless coordination.

My freelance stage and production design work spans prestigious venues and fashion events, where I lead creative direction, narrative, and the integration of lighting, sound, costume, and scenic elements. I’m committed to sustainable practices and a circular-economy approach across productions while maintaining a bold artistic vision.

I’ve collaborated with National Theatre, Young Vic, Almeida, Royal Court, and multiple fashion and retail brands, always aiming to create visceral, theatrical experiences that resonate with audiences and clients alike.

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Work Experience

Freelance Production Designer at Twist Museum
June 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
A hands-on approach to designing branded launch events. Collaborated closely with the founder to communicate the best ideas for re-imagining the space through moodboards and sketches. Partnered with suppliers to ensure the highest level of work and delivered a well-executed event with seamless coordination.
Freelance Set Designer at London Fashion Week – Alistair James (SS & AW 2018)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Designed fashion presentations in site-specific and studio settings, working closely with florist Me & My Bloomers to bring botanical artistry to each space. Maintained calm under pressure and stayed solutions-focused through delays and last-minute changes.
Visual Manager at the shop at bluebird
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2018
Led the creative direction and managed the physical presentation of the luxury fashion multi-brand concept store and its London outposts. Drove high-end events and served as the primary client contact until completion. Events included the re-design and transformation of the floor into a Fashion East runway, a donor dinner setting for Fornasetti, and launches for Chloe, Valentino, Maison Kitsune, Vestiaire Collective, among others. Collaborated with brands and artists to design out-of-the-box installations and worked with homeware and floristry brands to create seasonally distinctive dressing.

Education

MA, Design for Performance at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
BA (Hons) Media & Communication with specialism in Illustration at Goldsmiths College, University of London (UAL)
September 6, 2005 - July 11, 2008
Es Devlin Studio Internship at Es Devlin Studio
May 1, 2020 - July 3, 2020

Qualifications

BA Hons Media and Communications
April 28, 2026 - April 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services