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It seems that over the last 12-24 months, our industry's lists of trends and buzzwords have frequently reflected the popularity of incorporating interactive, experiential elements into event design.

After all, you've got more competition than ever. The first step to getting a leg up on the competition is to have a solid, smart content marketing plan in place.  

Floral design from the earth to your event 
There's so much more to flowers than meets the eye, from what it takes to guide a flower from seed to blossom to the historical significance of a rose. The event design process goes through the same sea of growth from a tiny seed of a idea into a monster activation. Particular flowers, colors, textures and the way they are paired together says everything. Florals although seem like a small portion of any budget for a large event. I always advocate the importance of floral design in any space.. 

In today’s increasingly impersonal, fast-paced digital world, consumers are craving tactile, sublime experiences more than ever. Nothing beats the whistling smells of fresh baked bread pouring from a bakery storefront.

It’s clear that this past year was an innovative one for the events industry, with technological trends taking center stage in almost all aspects. And yes, there are no signs that the event tech juggernaut will be stopping next year. But that could take a decidedly different route than it had before, based on this new report.

That feeling of ‘seen it, done it’ it’s always lingering around.....

As designers we are selling vision for services, now more than ever we need inspiration and creativity to come. With each opportunity to provide a creative service or vision to a client it's our responsibility to wow the client and put something on the table that ''hasn't been done before''

As food becomes an ever-increasing issue of global concern, topic of pop-culture and indicator of social class and cache, designing multi-sensorial experiences exploring food advances public conversation and encourages new pathways to learning. Consider a new supermarket designed with the future of food in mind, an exhibition designed to teach the rich history of Chinese American cuisine, innovative ways restaurants are using design and technology to offer new eating experiences, and an in-depth editorial platform about designing the future of food.

Is your value based on your position at a job? To me it's based on what you’re able to bring to the world, what your talent is and who it serves the best

A Japanese principle inspired by the imperfections of life and finding beauty in repair. Comforting spaces have a low-maintenance, tactile warmth that sees a return to timeworn materials, aged surfaces and brings a longevity to interiors. Embrace the use of organic materials, pieces made with inherent imperfections and natural authenticity.

It seems that over the last 12-24 months, our industry's lists of trends and buzzwords have frequently reflected the popularity of incorporating interactive, experiential elements into event design.

Graffiti fonts are taking over the world of typography because of their unique and urban vibe. With their usually vivid and embellished colors and outlines, they’re perfect for catching the attention of viewers, readers, and spectators

創造性 Sōzō-sei
Creativity is the act of turning imaginative ideas into reality, finding the hidden patterns, beyond the usual and to make the connections to generate vision.
“Events that incorporate particular cutting edge vision to their design process create a valid impression that ultimately stays with the guests, and leaves long-lasting relationships with their product & experiences,”

Japan is a place where art and design is deeply fused with everyday life. From the traditional art to the modern art, illustration, graphic design and many other mediums, you can feel the creative heartbeat each step you take when walking streets. According to the Adobe Stage of Creation study, Japan is recognized as the most creative country in the world, and Tokyo as the most creative city. It might be complex to explain why Japan is so creative, on the contrary the illustration of a very understandable example: emojis

When you are alone for days or weeks at a time, you eventually become drawn to people. Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest ranger, and women at the Thai market. It’s refreshing to compare notes on life with people from vastly different backgrounds.

Gold, gilt and brass are always my go to ‘’interior jewelry’’ for any project or touch to a space. It is pretty much used in everything from home accessories and furniture to fabric and weaving color palettes. It’s always been my metallic color of choice for your “interior jewelry”.

Retro is back ..

2018 Dolce & Gabbana's dolce vita aesthetic saw roses on dark backgrounds combined with swirling geometric prints. Marc Jacobs sent models down the runway wearing psychedelic floral dresses and coordinating headscarves. Of course, Gucci was not to be left out of the throwback trend. Retro florals were mixed with Alessandro Michele’s eccentric, maximalist mash-up.

People are much more in tune with event catering than ever before..  The stakes have certainly changed for event catering. Chances are your guests traveled to get to your event, they’re in a new spot and might even want to do some sightseeing on the side.