Our Take on a Trend: Drum Shades

If you've been following our work recently, it's almost guaranteed that you've seen our drum shades. Our clients are often drawn to them because they are high-impact, but also extremely versatile! Our drum shade covers are fully customizable, so they can be used for all types of events - from black tie dinners and sleek conferences to rustic get-togethers. Check out a few of the ways that our drum shades have been used in the past!

Our silver sheer drum shade covers are a refined, elegant choice and lend themselves to more formal occasions. They work well with both chandeliers and antique Edison bulbs, and never fail to elevate the ambience of an event space.

Our gold Frazzle drum shade covers are a fun way to punch up your ceiling decor! They take light beautifully, allowing them to fit seamlessly into most decor schemes while adding a playful touch.

If you're going for a rustic or outdoor-themed look, then erosion cloth is your best friend! Used on our drum shades, it provides an eye-catching light fixture that evokes a sense of authenticity and simplicity - perfect for a relaxed, natural-themed event!

Event Design in Sketchup

Depending on the event, our creative process can look pretty different from project to project. But there is one tool that comes in handy at some point with almost every project:

SketchUp is a program that allows us to quickly draw out ideas at their true scale. It also allows us to design & flesh out new pieces of decor, and export the necessary drawings to produce them!

For some projects, all we need is a floor plan...

Sometimes we need a flat elevation drawing...

And sometimes we need to model an entire venue or event!

No matter the application, design visualization allows us and our clients to make better informed decisions about an event, and gives us a better idea of the impact that the design will have in the space.

One Element That Can Give Your Event a Boost

When planning a conference or meeting, it's easy to focus on screen sizes, uplighting, fabric colors, and table decor. But there may be an element you're overlooking that can make a huge aesthetic impact: event graphics.

As a rule of thumb, even during downtime between presentations, it is best to have ambient graphics to populate all screens. Blank screens leave a set looking incomplete, and graphics provide a great opportunity to wow your attendees from the moment they enter the event space!

Strong graphics allow the screens to become an active part of your set. The graphics can be used to tie into & strengthen other elements of the event, maximize your branding, drive home your message, and sometimes even entertain your audience!

As seen in the examples below, sometimes graphics can even provide a full backdrop for your speakers! Using projected graphics instead of physical signage gives you the flexibility to change up your look throughout the event, or add motion graphics to make the set more dynamic.

If you need assistance in creating graphics for your event, we would be happy to help!

Head on over to our contact page and give us a shout to get started!