What Designscape does

Designscape, Inc. is a privately held, New York-headquartered creative production design and build firm founded in 1996. The company conceives, designs and physically builds scenic environments, sets, props and immersive branded spaces for clients spanning Fortune 500 corporations, theatrical and opera productions, theme parks, broadcast/film/TV, trade shows and experiential marketing campaigns.

Core capabilities cover the full design-build lifecycle: creative ideation, 2D/3D rendering, scenic and costume design, technical staging and rigging, lighting and projection design, scenic and prop construction (including large-format and hydraulic props), permits, A/V specification, site logistics and installation. Service lines surfaced on the website include Scenic Design (Theatre/Concerts/Sports), Broadcast/Film/TV Production Design, Event Set Design, Custom Exhibits and Trade Show Booths, Experiential Marketing Events, Theme Park Entertainment Design, Opera/Theatrical Costume Design, Large-Scale Props, and a full Creative and Production Services umbrella. Notable reference projects include six consecutive years of NBA Draft staging across multiple host cities, Six Flags stunt and theatrical shows, the Grand Central Terminal Re-dedication Ceremony, and experiential campaigns for Bank of America, Sabra and Haagen Dazs.

The business operates as a project-based professional services firm with 1–10 employees, single-country (U.S.) headquarters, no disclosed funding and no public revenue. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by direct outreach, referrals, portfolio visibility and industry relationships, with all engagements quoted on a custom project basis. Revenue is generated from a single stream, Creative Design and Production Services, priced per engagement. Awards (PR Week, International Film & TV Festival of New York, Crystal Palace London) and press coverage (USA Today, US News and World Report, New York Times) function as top-of-funnel marketing assets in a referral-driven category.

Name

Designscape

Legal name

Designscape, Inc.

Website

https://designscape-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Designscape is a New York-based, privately held creative production design firm founded in 1996 that designs and builds scenic environments, sets and immersive branded spaces for Fortune 500 corporations, theme parks, theatrical productions, broadcast clients and experiential marketing campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scenic and Production Design Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (54142), Industrial Design Services (541420), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL), Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic) (MPADAFAG), Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG), Event Design, Decor & Styling (HSACAAAB)

Keywords

• Scenic design services
• Production design
• Event set design
• Experiential marketing
• Trade show exhibits

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Creative Design and Production Services: Project-based professional services revenue generated through custom design and build engagements for theatrical productions, corporate events, branded environments, broadcast/film production, and themed entertainment. Services include creative ideation, storyline development, rendering, planning and pre-production, production design (stage, art, costume, prop, lighting, projection), site surveys, technical planning, scenic construction, and event logistics management.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Designscape is a full-service creative production design firm that conceives, designs, and builds scenic environments for theatrical productions, broadcast/film/TV, corporate events, trade shows, experiential marketing campaigns, and theme park entertainment. The company provides end-to-end turnkey services including creative ideation, rendering, technical planning, scenic and prop construction, lighting and projection design, permitting, rigging, logistics, and on-site installation for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment venues, and production companies.

Product overview

Designscape is a creative design and production company offering a portfolio of integrated services centered around scenic design, set design, and immersive environment creation. The core offerings include Theatre/Opera/Concert Scenic Design, Broadcast/Film/TV Production Design, Set Design for Events, Custom Exhibits and Trade Show Booths, Experiential Marketing Events, Theme Park Entertainment Design, and Large-Scale Props. These services are supported by a comprehensive suite of creative and production offerings including ideation, rendering, technical staging, scenic and prop construction, lighting design, and logistics. The company works with Fortune 500 companies, entertainment productions, theme parks, and theatrical venues, providing end-to-end design-build-produce capabilities from conception through completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scenic Design - Theatre, Concerts, Sports Scenic design services for theatrical productions (theater, opera, dance), theme park environments, concerts, and sports events, providing creative design from conception through completion.
• Broadcast/Film/TV Production Design Production design for commercials, feature films, television, sports events, concerts, and award shows, taking audiences to different times, places, and alternate dimensions.
• Set Design for Event Productions Compelling creative and set design for product launches, meetings, special events, trade shows, experiential marketing tours, sales meetings, award shows, and exhibitions.
• Custom-Designed Exhibits and Trade Show Booths Custom-designed exhibits and trade show booths that attract and engage audiences with compelling brand design experiences, providing full-service support from conception through installation.
• Experiential Marketing Events Branded environments and experiential events including live sampling, promotional activations, and multi-cultural marketing tours with large-scale props.
• Theme Park Entertainment Design Set designs for theme park shows, stunt shows, themed events, and restaurants including Wild West stunt shows, Batman stunt shows, and theatrical productions.
• Opera and Theatrical Costume Design Sets and costumes for opera productions including scenic design that works within venue constraints, such as the Medea opera at Connecticut Grand Opera.
• Creative and Production Services Full-service creative solutions including creative ideation, rendering, planning and pre-production, stage/art/costume/prop/lighting/projection design, site surveys, technical staging, A/V specification, scenic construction, and logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bank of America exceeded Safe-Send new account goals by 65% and boosted total Safe-Send accounts by 57%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• MKG: Independent experiential marketing and creative agency producing brand activations, immersive experiences, and event design. Comparable in targeting similar brand storytelling and live experience outcomes for enterprise clients, though with a more digital/tech-forward orientation.

Direct peers

• Hargrove: Custom exhibit and event design-build firm producing trade shows, corporate events, and branded experiences. Comparable in offering end-to-end scenic construction, custom fabrication, and experiential event design for Fortune 500 clients, with a similar custom-build service model.
• Cogswell Design: Boutique scenic design and production firm providing set design, scenic fabrication, and event production services. Comparable in size and specialization, serving entertainment, corporate, and theatrical clients with custom scenic and prop builds.
• BaAM Productions: Event production and design firm producing large-scale corporate events, ceremonies, and branded experiences. Comparable in delivering end-to-end scenic design, event production, and large-scale ceremonial execution for major brands and institutions.
• Set & Scenery: Scenic design and fabrication shop specializing in custom sets for film, television, events, and theatrical productions. Comparable in offering custom scenic construction, set design, and prop fabrication for entertainment and corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Major provider of entertainment and event production technology, scenic fabrication, lighting, and rigging. Comparable in providing scenic construction, staging, and technical production services for events, broadcast, and theatrical productions, but at vastly greater scale.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global experiential brand experience agency that designs and produces live events, branded environments, and immersive experiences for Fortune 500 clients. Comparable to Designscape in serving large enterprise marketing teams with end-to-end event and experiential execution, but at significantly larger scale.
• Momentum Worldwide: Global experiential marketing agency designing brand experiences, sponsorships, and immersive events. Comparable in serving large enterprise experiential marketing needs with end-to-end creative production, but operating as a major network agency.
• Freeman: Largest brand experience company in North America, producing trade shows, exhibits, and events. Comparable in delivering custom scenic fabrication and event production for corporate clients, with overlapping capabilities in exhibit and event design-build.
• Sparks (George P. Johnson Experience Marketing): Large experiential marketing agency producing brand experiences, exhibits, and events globally. Comparable in delivering turnkey event/experiential design-build for major brands, but operates as a network agency with thousands of employees versus Designscape's boutique model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/designscape.nyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/designscapenyc
• Xx.com/designscapenyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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