The beach-theme “Don’t Summer Break Without It” room showcased colors and textures inspired by Miami. Design and decor elements included a hammock, a purple palm tree illustration, and a multi-color “pool.” The room was created by Francis Pratt and Mango Peeler.
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Attendees could literally slide into the final room, “Don’t Have Fun Without It,” created by artist Duro The Third. Riffing off the popular ball pit trend, the room featured a foam cube pit. Wooden lighting bolts were installed in the ceiling.
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For the culinary room, artists Troublesome Troy and SmugUgly designed a noodle-theme vignette inspired by their recent trip to Japan. Guests could pose in a life-size bowl of “ramen” with "noodles" that hung from oversize chopsticks.
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In “Don’t Play Without It,” a combination of sculpture and mixed media presented a nostalgic playground. Guests could ride on swings and spring riders that resembled animals in a geometric style.
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