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Bree McAlister met executive producer Susan Schroeder while they were both working on a Victoria's Secret fashion show. From that MORE
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Principal Roland Rom Colthoff founded RAW (@rawdesignto) in late 2007 “to have a working culture that matched my personal and MORE
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Event design and its intersection with event technologies is an often discussed topic amongst event professionals. Those professionals wanting to know more about event design and technology have the opportunity to attend a series of free lectures at the University of Westminster this autumn. The lecture series sees eight experts exploring various design and technical approaches to creating immersive live experiences. MORE
“Design is how it works” is the favorite thing Apple software engineer Ken Kocienda heard Steve Jobs say. Here’s Steve: “Most people make the mistake of thinking design is what it [a product] looks like. ” That’s not what we think design is. MORE
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Edward Perotti has 27 years of experience in event production and design, from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and MORE
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A “creative” event design is one with a novel venue and/or decor and lighting and/or food and beverage. Consequently, planners restrict the entire focus of creative event design to novel visual and sensory elements. We are biased against creativity.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 10, 2019
As technology maintains its seemingly unstoppable march and the millennial generation officially becomes the largest demographic at work, 2019 promises to deliver a year of transformation for event design, but also of opportunity. Event Sommeliers.
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JUNE 12, 2018
Event design can be staid and safe, with the same tropes repeated over and over again. Or it can be
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APRIL 30, 2018
Here’s a powerful tool you can use to generate creative event designs. You can use this tool for every aspect of event design. Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on. Rarely, however, is this tool used to design events that creatively incorporate, illuminate, and support core desires and outcomes for the meeting.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 26, 2018
As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends.
BizBash
MAY 21, 2018
There is a thin line between staying both on brand and on trend without losing sight of one or the
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Five things to keep in mind about participants’ expectations when designing events. ( Meeting or Event Design News JunkieMCI Live. MCI Live ). Read More.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 29, 2016
The following year, David was kind enough to honor me in his flagship publication BizBash as one of the most innovative event professionals. However, one recurring theme in David’s magazine irritates me, because it perpetuates a common misconception in the events industry.
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
From a small personal collection of vintage furniture, Fritz Williams started FormDecor (@formdecor), growing it into a go-to rental company
PCMA Convene
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Each year, BizBash publishes a list of the Top 100 Events in the U.S., as determined by attendance, buzz, innovation, economic impact, and the event’s importance on the market it serves and represents. Notice how these events intentionally create relevance for their audience?
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Contemporary artist and lighting designer Bentley Meeker (@bentleymeeker) founded New York-based Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging Inc. in 1990, creating
EventMB
DECEMBER 4, 2017
Join us for this free webinar to learn more about event design and why it matters for your events. More and more people in the event industry are talking about the importance of event design. Meeting Design Webinar Event Design meeting design
BizBash
JUNE 11, 2018
While nature-inspired themes are by no means new, event designers are finding increasingly innovative ways Enchanted forest. Under the sea.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Edward Perotti has 27 years of experience in event production and design, from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Principal Roland Rom Colthoff founded RAW (@rawdesignto) in late 2007 “to have a working culture that matched my personal and
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
In 2010, Square Design (@squaredesigninc) began in a garage in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The group of designers, led by creative director
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Bruce Mau recently was tapped to lead the design transformation at New York-based brand experience agency Freeman XP (@fxp), introducing
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Flower installation artist and set designer Ellen Robin (@flowerculttt), whose first New York gig was as the assistant to an
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Ira Levy, president of New York-based Levy NYC Design & Production (@levynyc), combines artistic lighting designs with seamless installation and cutting-edge
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Known for his innovative approach to plating, Bob Spiegel caters high-end New York events for the Whitney Museum, the New
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
New York-based Liza Jernow (@lizajernow) started her food styling career at Martha Stewart Living, and from there amassed a roster of
BizBash
JUNE 12, 2018
Bree McAlister met executive producer Susan Schroeder while they were both working on a Victoria's Secret fashion show. From that
BizBash
APRIL 25, 2017
A British designer with a background in international fashion, Senatore founded event design and production company A Vista Events in
BizBash
APRIL 3, 2018
South by Southwest is abundant with activations, parties, film premieres, and other events, which means marketers and event producers have
BizBash
APRIL 25, 2017
Founded 17 years ago, Chicago-based event design and decor company Kehoe Designs provides captivating atmospheres for social and corporate events
BizBash
APRIL 25, 2017
After studying marketing, Velarde founded Miami-based event design and production agency Triton Productions in 2000. Focusing mainly on corporate and
BizBash
APRIL 25, 2017
Once a fashion buyer for women’s sportswear, Wells launched his Washington-based event design and production firm, Events by André Wells
BizBash
APRIL 25, 2017
Argentinian-born and Los Angeles-based designer Zamora of Revelry Event Designers draws inspiration from his travels for social and corporate events
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OCTOBER 17, 2018
During a session titled "Managing a Creative Environment," Morgan emphasized that planners must support the development and analysis of ideas not only from people within the events department, but also from others in the organization who have different backgrounds and business experiences.
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Event design and its intersection with event technologies is an often discussed topic amongst event professionals. Those professionals wanting to know more about event design and technology have the opportunity to attend a series of free lectures at the University of Westminster this autumn. The lecture series sees eight experts exploring various design and technical approaches to creating immersive live experiences.
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