Smash Design got its start sculpting 3D props and scenery for Troublemaker Studios’ video productions in Austin, Texas. That history still shapes how we work: every piece is built film-ready, to exact spec, and delivered on the client’s production schedule rather than a standard fabrication timeline.
Today we design and build large-scale scenery and props for theater, television, film, live events, and brand activations across the country. We work directly with production managers, marketing agencies, event planners, and in-house creative teams who need something that doesn’t exist yet to exist by a specific date, whether that’s a touring theater set, a one-day trade show installation, or a themed environment meant to hold up for years.
Every prop is built to match the exact requirements of its production, whether that’s a hero prop that needs to survive eight shows a week on a touring stage, an oversized replica built for a single trade show floor, or a themed environment piece meant to last years outdoors. No two builds start from the same brief, and we don’t force them into one.
Our process covers the full lifecycle of a piece: concept and structural design, in-house fabrication, finishing, and, when a project is shipping across the country, packaging, freight, and on-site installation. We handle materials selection, load-bearing structure, and weatherproofing as part of the design phase, not as problems to solve after something’s already built, so nothing gets discovered on install day. Recent builds have ranged from NFL Draft Experience props to a NASA-scale replica for Space Center Houston to broadcast television set fabrication, so there’s a good chance we’ve already built something adjacent to whatever you need.
If you’re working against a tight production deadline, tell us early. Accelerated timelines are something we plan around from the first conversation, not something that catches us off guard once a deadline is already close. Contact us today for a custom quote on your next build.
We handle the jobs others can’t. If you need professional-grade 3D props and scenery in a hurry, our expert sculptors are standing by to serve you. Rush jobs are no problem. Let us immerse your audience in pure imagination! Contact us today for more details or a custom quote.