City of Hope's Spirit of Life Gala took place November 5 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Krislyn Design reimagined a tribute journal as an eye-catching art installation of 3-D letters at the entrance of the fund-raiser. The handcrafted structure, which was made from plywood and individually printed panels, was also a photo op for attendees.
For candy-theme event inspiration, the launch of Miami's Sugar Factory Ocean Drive last July featured a step-and-repeat flanked by a grass-covered wall that was decorated with lollipops. Live It Productions International produced the event.
Looking for an alternative to the traditional floral centerpiece? For the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario's 2015 fund-raising gala—which took place at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto last April—designer Bill Fulghum substituted giant spools of cotton candy for flowers.
