 Costume designs were created by Dorinda Wood , while Michael Westmore developed the prosthetics worn on the actor 's heads . The designs were reminiscent of creations of H. R. Giger and the character Lord Dread from the television series Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future . The episode went over budget and nearly required additional filming time . " Q Who " was watched by 10 @.@ 3 million viewers . The critical reception has been positive , with the episode described as the first " great episode " of the series . It was nominated for three Emmy Awards , winning two . 
