A multidisciplinary studio bringing costume, characters, sculpture, specialty effects and immersive environments from concept to reality.
Explore what we do
ONE STUDIO.
MANY DISCIPLINES.
Founded by Doug Stewart in 2024. Built on 35+ years of specialty production experience.
WHAT WE DO.
From scenic environments and specialty props to character fabrication, sculptural installations and unconventional builds—multiple disciplines, one connected workshop.
Costume + Textile
Specialty costume fabrication, patterning, character wardrobes, unusual materials, distressing and production multiples.
Sculpture + Character
Practical sculpting, masks, character heads, dimensional forms and hero pieces.
Mold + Cast
Silicone, resin, urethane, fiberglass, flexible components and reproduction workflows.
Digital + Practical
3D scanning, digital sculpting, 3D printing and digital-to-practical production.
Paint + Finish
Character paint, aging, distressing, specialty surfaces and production finishing.
Production Support
Prototypes, custom one-offs, specialty fabrication and solutions across departments.
Scenic + Environments
Custom scenic elements, dimensional environments, installations and specialty architectural features.
Immersive + Experiential
Specialty builds for themed attractions, brand activations, interactive environments and experiential productions.
Custom + Unconventional
Unusual concepts, one-of-a-kind challenges and specialty builds that don’t fit standard fabrication categories.
Some projects don’t fit neatly into a category. Those are often the ones we’re built for.
SERVING FILM + TELEVISION / IMMERSIVE + EXPERIENTIAL / THEMED ENTERTAINMENT / MUSEUMS + EXHIBITS / LIVE EVENTS / COMMERCIAL + GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
WE MAKE
IT REAL.
Decades of hands-on experience across film, television, themed entertainment and specialty fabrication—from individual creative challenges to multidisciplinary builds.
Selected work from Imagination Laboratory and founder Doug Stewart’s career.
THE PERSON
BEHIND THE LAB.
35+ YEARS
IN THE MAKING.
With more than 35 years of experience in film, television, and entertainment, Doug Stewart is the founder and creative director of Imagination Laboratory.
Alongside leading the Lab, Doug continues his work as a Costume Designer, Art Director, and Production Designer, drawing on a career spanning creature and character design, specialty costume creation, and multidisciplinary fabrication. His experience and hands-on approach form the creative foundation of Imagination Laboratory.
Discuss your projectHAVE SOMETHING IN MIND?
From early concepts to production-ready builds, bring us your project. We’ll help determine what’s possible and how to make it real.
DISCUSS A PROJECT