Ken Adam, a famous set designer who designed the set for James Bond films, was once a pilot during World War II.
Stuart Craig, designer set for the film Harry Potter, once worked as a chemical engineer before starting his career in the film industry.
William Cameron Menzies, who designed a set for classic films such as Gone with the Wind and The Thief of Baghdad, is considered as the father of modern production.
Dante Ferretti, designer set for Martin Scorsse films such as The Aviator and Hugo, is the winners of three Oscars and six BAFTA.
Sarah Greenwood, designer set for Joe Wright films such as Atonement and Anna Karenina, began her career as a makeup artist.
Rick Heinrichs, designer set for films such as Pirates of the Caribbean and The Nightmare Before Christmas, learning art and graphics before switching to the film industry.
Cedric Gibbons, who designed a set for classic films such as The Wizard of Oz and Singin in The Rain, was the head of production design at MGM for more than 30 years.
Jack Fisk, Designer Set for David Lynch films such as Eraserhead and Mullolland Drive, is also a director and has directed several films.
Anna Pinnock, designer set for Wes Anderson films such as The Grand Budapest Hotel and Isle of Dogs, once worked as an exhibition artist.
John Myhre, designer set for films such as Chicago and X-Men: Days of Future Past, won two Oscars and four Art Directors Guild Awards for his work.
