Darren Gilford
Production designer known for work on TRON and other major film franchises, with deep experience in visual effects-driven design, vehicles, and large-scale studio builds.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 11min
TRON: Ares | Production Designer Darren Gilford on the Grid, Dillinger Red World, and Flynn’s Legacy
Darren Gilford, production designer known for TRON and large-scale VFX-driven builds, walks through the craft behind TRON: Ares. Hear about candy-apple red stainless surfaces, how CNC grain and paneling shape highlights, the engineering of LED-lit floors, and a Flynn grid inspired by Sid Mead. He also covers Unreal walkthroughs, massive stage builds, and the design thinking behind light cycles.
