03.17.09 10:00 AM
The Shepard Fairey Effect on Marketing and Event Design
Saks Fifth Avenue's new bags Photo: Courtesy of Studio Number One
Looking for a somewhat playful reflection of these tough times, event designers and marketers have incorporated bold graphics inspired by Soviet propaganda and Constructivist art into event decor, invites, and campaigns. With more than a touch of irony, of course. The likely inspiration for the trend is Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the Obama "Hope" campaign poster.
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11.26.08 10:00 AM
Disco, Rock, and '80s Pop Influence Entertainment, Menus, and Decor
Dancers showed off their moves at a M.A.C. Cosmetics' Gold Fever event in Toronto. Photo: Andreas & Co.
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10.14.08 1:19 PM
Blooming Trends for Fall
Floral arrangements will take green a step further for fall with the incorporation of more natural elements and foliage. Courtesy of Jose Graterol Designs
"With the green movement in play, floral designs are taking on a more respectful interpretation of Mother Nature," says Petal Harvill, president of Petal Designs in Boca Raton. ALL NATURAL With an emphasis on earthy tones and elements such as twigs, vines, berries, and feathers at events, attendees will be celebrating the abundance of nature as this year's season kicks into high gear. Designers will also feature fruits and vegetables prominently. Flourish Floral Productions in Winter Park sees the use of herbs, such as the dusty miller, and organic elements like horsetail and seeded eucalyptus adding to the green trend.
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08.11.08 3:04 PM
Cocktails and Chemistry Collide
The blue Hawaii features a "volcano" of caviar-style pearls of gelled liquor. Adrienne Harrison Studio
Mixologists have long known that the key to a creating a great cocktail is the blending of unique flavors with exciting textures. However, these modern bartending scientists have begun taking mixology one step further by combining traditional cocktail recipes with ingredients such as calcium chloride, liquid nitrogen, and alginates to create all-new concoctions. The result: mojito orbs served on spoons, blue Hawaiis that erupt like volcanoes, and mini champagne pearls-all flavorful spheres enclosed in a gel-like membrane. These bite-size cocktails offer a refreshing burst of flavor as the substance gently floods the mouth. MORE >>
08.04.08 12:56 PM
Events Get Tagged With Graffiti
A muralist at Angeleno magazine's summer release party. Photo: BizBash
Whether it’s as entertainment, decor, an activity, or an art installation, graffiti has added an edgy vibe to several recent events.
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03.25.08 5:54 PM
5 Takes on Draped Fabric
Studio in a School benefit Photo: Mary Hilliard
From free-form draping to structured, tentlike installations, overhead swags of fabric have appeared in a variety of forms at recent events.
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