Republican and Democratic Debate Set Designs
Notice how the Fox News and CNBC debate stages contrast from the drama of the CNN versions. The Fox News stage is flatter in comparison and more classic. The CNBC stage is super direct and kind of lacking in drama. Then again, I guess that makes sense as CNBC is a business network and FOX news’ audiences are more “traditional”.
But when you look at the CNN stages they’re so high stakes. With their reflective surfaces, light boxes and sharp media content, the design guarantees the to maximize the drama between candidates. In one of the designs they use Air Force one like it’s a trophy. Win the debate and win Air Force One.
I love how bold all of these are though and how no matter the camera angle, you always end up with strong lines, colors and with the candidate at the center of it all.
Message me if anyone knows who designed these. I would love to chat with them about the process and how these came to be.
Politics is theater.
