Atlanta 'mood magician' Marina Skye on her set design journey

Marina Skye is an Atlanta-based set designer and creative director. (Courtesy of Set by Skye)

Marina Skye likes to call herself a “mood magician.” Skye has designed sets for music videos, clothing stores, restaurants and more as a creative director. In 2017, she started her business, “Set by Skye,” and has created moods for 21 Savage, Big Boi and T.I.’s Trap Music Museum. “City Lights” producer Summer Evans spoke with Skye via Zoom to discuss this set designer’s journey from DIY to a thriving business.

Interview highlights follow below.