Events Design and Experience (Events Management)

Events Design and Experience (Events Management) Review

For the first time Events Design and Experience draws together the relationship between event design and the experience of consumers and participants. It explores and analyses the event experience of the individual and how this can be 'controlled' by design.

By drawing upon ongoing research conducted over several years into the experiences of groups and individuals who attend events this text will ask questions such as: What was the rationale behind a particular event being designed in a certain way? What was the actual experience of consumers? How was the event materially delivered and did the experience created provide a satisfactory outcome? How can experiences be understood (via semiotics) especially the physical elements of an event?

Structured in four sections, Events Design and Experience discusses:
* What are events? An overall view of the industry, its definitions and market demand. It also covers an analysis of previous literature, and draws upon real life events such as Wembley plc, Leapfrog Corporate events and the British Cycling federation
* What is an event experience? An explanation of the nature and stages of experience, and the emergence of the experience industry itself. Cases such as the Proms, London Fashion week ands the Nike Fun run are used to illustrate.
* Designing Experiences. Considers how design itself can impact upon the experience, in some cases fundamentally changing the nature of experience. It asks the question of how experiences are designed and what do they signify to the customer once complete.
* Analysing Event Experiences. Considers how experiences can be analysed and evaluated looking at the artificiality of the event and how this reflects in the experience of consumers. Also includes a review of the psychological processes of perception and interpretation and how meaning and experience can be analysed, and how we may begin to unravel the meanings attributed to certain events.

With international case studies throughout, Events Design and Experience has a coherent user-friendly structure including chapter summaries, review exercises and topics for discussion to consolidate understanding.

* Explores and analyses the event experience of the individual and how this can be 'controlled' by design.
* Examines the differences between individual and group experiences and how to cater for each one
* Uses case studies to analyse the 'how' and 'what' of event experiences such as business conventions, graduation and award ceremonies, Olympic and Commonwealth Games, London Fashion Week, Nike Fun Run and many more.

Behind the Scenes at Special Events: Flowers, Props, and Design

Behind the Scenes at Special Events: Flowers, Props, and Design Review

"A much-needed, comprehensive, and essential reference for special events professionals throughout the world. My copy will always be at arm's reach as I use this to research, design, coordinate, and plan world class events such as those provided by Ms. Malouf's extraordinary book." --Dr. Joe Jeff Goldblatt, CSEP Founding Director, The Event Management Program The George Washington University

"From how you start planning the event, to how you create beautiful designs, to running an effective and profitable event office, to themed events --this book is an all-inclusive event designer's 'How To!'." --Tim Lundy, CSEP Distinctive Design Events, Atlanta, Georgia

"This book is a must on the bookshelf of every event practitioner who wants to be the consummate event designer." --Richard Aaron, CMP, CSEP President, Mallory Factor, Inc.

Lena Malouf, CSEP, is recognized as an international authority in the special events, party, and floral industries. She gives you an arsenal of proven techniques to administer, coordinate, and create a special event that will leave your clients and their guests with a truly memorable experience. Lavishly illustrated, this valuable guide is packed with inspirational and imaginative examples of Malouf's most successful corporate events, theme parties, flower arrangements, table designs, and much more. Packed with checklists, forms, and double-checking methods, this book helps you feel confident that even the tiniest detail will not be missed.

This practical how-to book covers:
* Inspirational concept and theme ideas
* What to include in contracts and agreements
* Setting a budget and sticking to it
* Creating a more efficient work schedule
* Using the power of color to its fullest potential
* The endless possibilities of design, decor, and sets
* Exquisite flower arrangements and beautiful linens


For the newcomer, student, or professional planner, this step-by-step book walks you through the entire event process.

Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Event Design: From Technology Fundamentals to Scenic and Environmental Design

Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Event Design: From Technology Fundamentals to Scenic and Environmental Design Review

The Freelancer's Guide to Corporate Event Design is the only book that will get the reader up to speed on the ever-changing and growing industry of corporate production. Written by one of the industry's leading designers, this book uses a candid and straightforward style to illustrate the process of designing a successful event.

Learn the fundamentals of venue selection, rigging, lighting, audio, video, and scenic design with informative diagrams and detailed illustrations. This guide will show how to plan, design, and execute events of any size. Additionally, the designer will be armed with a strong knowledge of common mistakes, tips and tricks, and industry standards that will build and train a production team prepared for just about anything.

* The only book that covers scenic design and production aspects of corporate live events!
* Packed full of color illustrations and photographs demonstrating the techniques you'll need to learn
* Includes environmentally friendly "green" suggestions

Design Sensitivity: Statistical Power for Experimental Research (Applied Social Research Methods)

Design Sensitivity: Statistical Power for Experimental Research (Applied Social Research Methods) Review

All researchers face an important challenge - designing research that will have sufficient sensitivity to detect those effects it purports to investigate. Sample size, validity and sensitivity, experimental error, subject variability, and the type of statistical analysis all influence the sensitivity of a research design. Through careful explanations and selection of examples, Lipsey examines the concept of design sensitivity and explains statistical power and the elements that determine it.