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October 11, 2018
The San Francisco-based Google Cloud Next conference, which celebrates developers who build on the Google Cloud, grew to 25,000 attendees in 2018—a massive jump from 11,500 people the year prior. The design-forward conference aims to promote networking and collaboration. “We look to fill every learning space with surprise and delight photo moments—color and creativity is a great catalyst for engagement,” says creative director Philip McDougall.
The San Francisco-based Google Cloud Next conference, which celebrates developers who build on the Google Cloud, grew to 25,000 attendees in 2018—a massive jump from 11,500 people the year prior. The design-forward conference aims to promote networking and collaboration. “We look to fill every learning space with surprise and delight photo moments—color and creativity is a great catalyst for engagement,” says creative director Philip McDougall.
Photo: Bennett Sell-Kline
In January, Google had its first major presence at C.E.S. in several years. Designed as a promotion for Google Assistant, a 6,000-square-foot, three-story “playground” outside the Las Vegas Convention Center highlighted how the assistant can impact consumers’ day-to-day lives.
In January, Google had its first major presence at C.E.S. in several years. Designed as a promotion for Google Assistant, a 6,000-square-foot, three-story “playground” outside the Las Vegas Convention Center highlighted how the assistant can impact consumers’ day-to-day lives.
Photo: Courtesy of Google
Upon entering, guests have the chance to pose for selfies in an upright, well-lit coffin.
Upon entering, guests have the chance to pose for selfies in an upright, well-lit coffin.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
The built-in laundromat, which was bright and airy during Dream Machine, was transformed into a decrepit space for Nightmare Machine.
The built-in laundromat, which was bright and airy during Dream Machine, was transformed into a decrepit space for Nightmare Machine.
Photo: Courtesy of the Nightmare Machine
Hidden behind the washing machines is a secret room filled with dangling body bags.
Hidden behind the washing machines is a secret room filled with dangling body bags.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
Pulsating rows of lights strung horizontally along the walls and dangling U.F.O.s create the effect of a space invasion.
Pulsating rows of lights strung horizontally along the walls and dangling U.F.O.s create the effect of a space invasion.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
A “millennial graveyard” features tombstones dedicated to of-the-moment references such as the L train (which will soon be shut down) and the short-lived viral sensation 'Laurel and Yanny.'
A “millennial graveyard” features tombstones dedicated to of-the-moment references such as the L train (which will soon be shut down) and the short-lived viral sensation "Laurel and Yanny."
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
This room is an ode to every New Yorker's biggest nightmare: cockroaches.
This room is an ode to every New Yorker's biggest nightmare: cockroaches.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
While the Dream Machine's ball pit was designed to mimic breathing underwater, the Nightmare Machine's version is like swimming in hell.
While the Dream Machine's ball pit was designed to mimic breathing underwater, the Nightmare Machine's version is like swimming in hell.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
In the hell pit room, neon signage offers the perfect photo opp.
In the hell pit room, neon signage offers the perfect photo opp.
Photo: Courtesy of the Nightmare Machine
A blood-splattered autopsy room includes plastic sheeting and a metal table.
A blood-splattered autopsy room includes plastic sheeting and a metal table.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
Visitors pass through the mouth of a creepy carnival clown.
Visitors pass through the mouth of a creepy carnival clown.
Photo: Michele Laufik/BizBash
At Coach’s first external activation, held in New York in June, interactive, design-heavy rooms had subtle branding. One colorful room featured branded Skee-Ball, a Zoltar fortune-telling machine, and a giant clown mask. Click here to see more.
At Coach’s first external activation, held in New York in June, interactive, design-heavy rooms had subtle branding. One colorful room featured branded Skee-Ball, a Zoltar fortune-telling machine, and a giant clown mask. Click here to see more.
Photo: Daniel Salemi
The Refueling Station by Daily Harvest
The Refueling Station by Daily Harvest

Daily Harvest, a direct-to-consumer brand that delivers organic, plant-based meals, hosted a pop-up inspired by a retro gas station November 14 to 18 in New York’s SoHo neighborhood. The brand’s first-ever offline activation, which was produced by the Gathery, served smoothies from “gas pumps.” 

Photo: Vladimir Weinstein/BFA
‘Immersed in Wonderland’
‘Immersed in Wonderland’

Guests can wear painted clothing, sunglasses, and hats. 

Photo: Alexa Meade
Usually, a disproportionate amount of time and money goes into the event production and very little thought goes into the overarching guest experience.
Usually, a disproportionate amount of time and money goes into the event production and very little thought goes into the overarching guest experience.
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Illustration: Lisa Vecchione/BizBash
Alexa Meade's 'Immersed in Wonderland'
Alexa Meade's 'Immersed in Wonderland'

"I've been obsessed with Alexa Meade's unconventional art since I first donned a painted hat at Refinery 29's 29Rooms, so I was thrilled to check out her first solo exhibit on the west coast. Part of Beverly Hills' BOLD Holidays events, 'Immersed in Wonderland' featured painted, three-dimensional holiday-theme vignettes. Visitors were invited to interact with the art by wearing painted clothing and accessories, sitting on couches and in chairs, and even playing at a grand piano. When photographed, it gave the appearance that they were part of the painting. Meade herself was even on-hand to live-paint models. The resulting photo keepsakes were so fun, and truly unlike anything I'd seen before." —Claire Hoffman, West Coast bureau chief

Photo: BHCVB
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festival
Bud Light Super Bowl Music Festival
Bud Light held its first music festival for the Super Bowl from January 31 to February 2 at State Farm Arena. The first night, which was presented by EA Sports, paid tribute to Atlanta with rapper Ludacris as the headliner. The stage featured I-85 highway sign replicas that displayed the names of performers. Bud Light worked with On Location Experiences to produce the three-day event.
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest/EA Sports Bowl
Generation Z sees it as their duty to make the world a better place and use their skills as content creators to do so. The Teen Vogue Summit in 2017 acknowledged this with a series of video booths where attendees could discuss how they plan to change to world.
Generation Z sees it as their duty to make the world a better place and use their skills as content creators to do so. The Teen Vogue Summit in 2017 acknowledged this with a series of video booths where attendees could discuss how they plan to change to world.
Photo: Andrew Noel for Teen Vogue/CNX
Klarna “Smoooth Session”
Klarna “Smoooth Session”
At the entrance, a mannequin with a 20-foot-long arm held shopping bags from Klarna partners, including Topshop, Mango, and H&M.
Photo: Christian Rodriguez
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