The design and fabrication of staging is, in many ways, a more demanding discipline than scenic design. In most cases, staging elements must be strong while lightweight and functional without comprmising aesthetic value. And, for touring, it must be portable. Form versus function. Fuction versus form.
Quality comes with the correct balance.
The first example is a riser system for a touring band. It is constructed of aluminum and acrylic sheet covered with a light diffusion material. The emphasis is on portability. The emphasis is on durability. The mechanics and materials had to hold up to the rigors of being used daily throughout the open season of the park.