Panda Roja Design

About the artist

Panda Roja Design is a design firm based in Los Angeles and offers comprehensive design, technical, and leadership services for performing arts, events, hospitality, and themed environments. Inspired by the playful yet practical red panda (feminized in Spanish to Panda Roja), founder Derek Jones and his team blend creativity with technical expertise for a variety of events and installations in Southern California and around the country. Their core mission is to deliver exceptional results with passionate attention to detail and eagerly tackling creative and technical challenges. With a strong background in theatrical works, they express value in both aesthetics and technology, often using dynamic narrative to elevate meaning and engagement. Panda Roja Design applies its skills across various design styles, allowing them to bring a unique perspective to projects ranging from temporary performance to lasting installation. Their commitment extends to sustainability, as they actively seek energy-efficient and low-impact solutions in their work. Panda Roja Design benefits from strong local connections and a broad network of vendors and manufacturers both domestically and internationally. This extensive network ensures they can maximize value and efficiency for their clients. Panda Roja Design strives to exceed client expectations through creativity, collaboration, and clear communication. Their dedicated team of artists is passionate about storytelling and committed to creating positive and memorable experiences that clients and the team alike can be proud of for years to come.