There’s been an exciting evolution at OSE! We’ve created a new OSE Design Lab that brings together art, technology, fabrication, and visualization in one interdisciplinary team. This end-to-end approach manages every aspect of our clients’ custom event design, fabrication and execution in one place.
As part of our expanded design capability, we’re thrilled to announce our new Sets & Fabrication Department. Our set design services are our latest in-house capability that allow us to translate your wildest creative ideas into atmospheric concepts and buildable reality without the coordination headaches of managing multiple vendors.
It’s an exciting expansion that fills a gap that brands and event organizers have felt for years. For the first time, visionary brands and event organizers have a full-service design and production partner who can take projects from initial design concepts and renders all the way to final build and installation.
OSE’s Design Lab brings huge wins and efficiencies for clients. No more juggling multiple vendors, or managing creative misalignment between designers and builders. We handle everything under one roof — making event design and execution easier and more integrated than ever.
Our custom design and fabrication services on display at the Canadian Institute of Actuaries’ 60th Anniversary at Chateau Laurier in June 2025. We designed and built a cinematic aisle lined with retro-style walls, each one capturing the essence of a different decade from the ‘60s to the 2010s. A true walk through time, with a film set feel.
Set design services anchored by experience and innovation
OSE’s custom scenic fabrication team brings over 30 years of experience from the film and entertainment industries, where precision and creativity must work in harmony. We combine our design expertise with advanced tools like CNC machines and 3D printing to ensure every build is both efficient and detailed.
This technical bench strength and cross-disciplinary perspective is what makes every Design Lab project feel immersive, cinematic, and completely unique. Whether it’s a stage setting, activation, or scenic backdrop, you’ll walk into something that feels like a movie set and is built from beginning to end with your brand and event in mind.
Designed and built by our design & fabrication team for CANSEC 2025, this media wall served as the backdrop for live interviews and speaking engagements, blending bold visuals, lighting, and structure to elevate on-camera presence and brand messaging.
Integrated workflows = better custom event builds
Seamlessly translating wild ideas into practical, buildable reality only happens when everyone speaks the same language. Keeping our design, production, and fabrication teams in-house and tightly integrated means we avoid the coordination challenges and creative disagreements that would otherwise slow down or complicate the process.
But it’s not just about project management — it’s also about keeping safety top of mind at every stage of the process. Our team knows code and permit requirements inside out and we make sure every production meets the highest safety standards for public events and gatherings. Keeping safety considerations in mind from the start means more awareness of what’s needed, better decision-making, and fewer last-minute scrambles.
Custom cactus props built by our fabrication team for “Nature Nocturne – Desert Oasis” at the Canadian Museum of Nature in July 2025. This project perfectly showcases our integrated capabilities, combining custom scenic elements with projection mapping to create an immersive desert oasis that felt both playful and cinematic.
Custom Set & Fabrication FAQs
Since the launch of the OSE Design Lab and our expanded design capabilities, we’ve been getting lots of great questions from clients about what this means for their events:
How long does a custom set take to build?
It could be 2 days, 2 months, or even longer — it all depends on the project complexity and scope. Reach out anytime to share details of your event and our event alchemists can give you a closer estimate based on your vision and project needs.
Can you build both indoor and outdoor event sets?
Absolutely! We’ll choose the best material for the environment and design from there.
Are your custom builds safe for public events and large crowds?
Safety is always our first priority. We’ve been producing live events for over 30 years and we know municipal codes and permitting requirements inside out and backwards. Your event is in safe hands with us.
Do you really handle the creative design, fabrication and onsite setup?
Yes! Our Design Lab handles it all — and we’re the only ones in the region who offer this capability. We’ve been producing live events for decades and our on-site specialists are as experienced as our design and fabrication teams. You can trust our team to steward your brand and vision from the first idea to the final post-event wrap-up.
Start the custom design process today!
Transform your next event into a cinematic masterpiece with OSE’s Design Lab! Whether you’re planning a corporate activation, branded environment, or immersive installation, we’d love to discuss how our design, fabrication, and production capabilities can bring your ideas to life.
Contact our event alchemists today to start planning your next live experience!
