Portfolio work by Robert Sumrell, set designer

    Set Designer

    Robert Sumrell

    North Carolina native Robert Sumrell fell into Set Design after doing a few favors for photographers while he was a lead designer at an architecture studio. Within a few years, Robert became a frequent contributer to Italian Vogue, Numero, GQ as well as designing unique sets and environments for clients Target, Kate Spade, Katy Perry, Beyonce and Solange. Robert frequently collaborates with internationally recognized photographers including Ryan McGinley, Collier Schorr, Jeff Burton, Jason Bell and Roe Ethridge. Robert uses his experience and degrees in both Interior Design and Architecture to create memorable and stylish sets that blend a vast knowledge of decoration, an architect’s sensibility and a mischievousness that retains the imagination of childhood. In addition to photo campaigns, Robert designs sets for runway shows, commercials, concerts, events. His work has been exhibited at MoMA, the New Museum and the MAK Center Austria. *Full disclosure, Robert's first Set was realized in 1989 for the rave-reviewed production of Dracula staged at his High School. Robert also starred as Arthur Seward in the production.

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    Sep 2026

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