Prop design

For design of props in hydrodynamics and aerodynamics, see propeller.
Librarian and writer Elsa Olenius and theatre director Karin Notini [sv] with props at a Swedish children's theatre

Property design, commonly known as prop design, is the design of props (theatrical property) for use in theatre, film, television, etc.[1] Designers of props work in liaison with the costume designers, set designers and sound designers, under the direction of the art director or technical director.

The term is also associated with home or interior design.

  1. ^ "Making Props", How We Make Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company