Problem Solving for Designers

You've just had one of those flashes of creative genius, a design idea that shatters the ordinary. It is a big bold idea! Groundbreaking! In reality; unlikely to ever get built.

All too often this is the scenario that designers have to face once they start costing new designs. All too often the bold and beautiful get left on the cutting room floor. Getting multiple trades involved in a project can send costs through the roof, if the design is buildable at all. Even if it  does move forward, the design will likely need to get "dumbed down" in order to fit the realities of budgets and abilities. 

It doesn't have to be that way. Great Lakes Scenic Studios excels in taking on complex design challenges that leave other shops stumped. One of our core strengths is having so many different trades under one roof. Specialty welding, carpentry, scenic painting, electrical, automation and props to name a few. When we look at a job, we have a lot more manufacturing options to draw on. In effect we are drawing with the full 64-Pack of Crayons, not just the 8-Pack. 

Communication is also vastly improved by working under one roof. Problems can be solved and questions answered as they arise simply by walking across the shop floor instead of stopping and waiting for "call-backs or emails". 

Next time your design calls for something out of the ordinary, drop Great Lakes Scenic Studios a line and be prepared for the extraordinary. You won't be disappointed.

CHAMPIONS

With 1000’s of participants the competition was fierce, however the well-trained team of Spartans from Great Lakes rode to a victorious first place finish in the corporate sectional of the annual Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race. 

As part of Great Lakes’ charitable giving program, the firm sponsored the entry of the team to raise money for The Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Congratulations to all the team, and thanks for doing us proud.

From left to right: Chris Brandon, Hans Kuper, Tom Charlwood, Myron Jurychuk, Ryan Beale, Brian Jenkins

Great Lake's Rolls Out New Website

Today Great Lakes Scenic Studios rolled out our completely revamped website. Marion Spencer, the Digital Jedi on the project that oversaw an overhaul of the entire site comments that "visitors to the Great Lakes Scenic Studios website site will find an interactive and up to date digital environment continuing forward."

As a current or future client, this blogg will serve as a jumping off point for what's new here at Great Lakes Scenic Studios. There will be frequent updates and how-to articles presented in a media rich format. I look forward to hearing back from our readers as to how we can better tailor the site experience to meet your needs.

Great Lakes Scenic Studios is a 30,000 foot fabrication facility conveniently located just West of Toronto that houses a team of skilled trades professionals including sculptors, scenic painters, welders, carpenters and draftsmen. With over a decade of scenic experience in the theatre and amusement park industries, Great Lakes has gone on to expand into themed retail environments, trade show displays and most recently as a go-to source for public art fabrication.