Samet Gülel
Acun Medya Global
Designed obstacle courses and final challenges for international reality show formats such as Survivor and Exatlon.
Responsible for concept design, 3D modeling, technical drawings, and on-site supervision.
Focused on accurate field application and design precision through detailed measurement and coordination.
Projects
Survivor
Turkey, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria,
Czechia, Mexico
Exatlon
USA (Telemundo), Mexico,
Slovenia
Survivor
Concept & Initial Design
Based on the empty track area defined by the project leads, our team develops either enhancements to the previous year’s games or entirely new challenges. Initial designs are created to establish the flow and mechanics of each obstacle or game.
Mentor Review & Revision
All designs are reviewed under the guidance of experienced mentors who have extensive expertise in Survivor-style reality shows. Necessary revisions are made until the designs meet project standards and receive approval.
Implementation Drawings
Approved designs are transformed into detailed implementation drawings, illustrating all technical and visual elements. These drawings are presented in end-of-day meetings to the production teams to ensure full understanding before fabrication begins.
Fabrication & On-Site Supervision
The production team starts building the approved games according to the scheduled workflow. On-site supervision ensures accuracy and may require overlay drawings (superposed sketches) for complex elements to confirm fidelity to the original design.
International Filming Coordination
Once installed, the games are filmed sequentially by different countries using the same format. Each country may request minor modifications to the track. Filming schedules are coordinated accordingly to accommodate these adjustments.
Dismantling & Next Cycle
After all countries have completed filming on a particular game, the track is dismantled, and the design process begins anew for the next challenge. On average, each game takes 1 week from design to installation and 1 week for international filming and dismantling, creating a continuous 2-week cycle.
Exatlon
Seasonal Planning & Minor Revisions
Unlike Survivor, Exatlon tracks are used for the entire season, with minor adjustments and repairs as needed throughout.
New Track Design
Each season introduces at least one completely new track, while an existing track is updated or renewed, ensuring viewers experience at least two fresh challenges per season.
Fabrication & Implementation
Once designs are approved, the fabrication and installation process follows, similar to the workflow in Survivor but adapted for longer-term seasonal use.
