*The high-quality stage sets for Star Trek: The Next Generation give the show a tangible backdrop against which the show's weekly stories are told. The Production Designer is responsible for ensuring that these sets are both visually exciting and practical, given the time and budget constraints of the show. Considering the depth and realism of the sets you see on Star Trek: The Next Generation, it is amazing that they must be created and built in just a few days for each episode. Many sets are constructed for a specific episode and filmed only once; however, most interior sets (like the Ten-Forward Lounge or the Main Bridge) are created as "standing sets," which are left standing on one of the stages at Paramount Studios in Hollywood and are used repeatedly in episodes throughout the season. *Source: Back of card