The Rise of Design Thinking | Reflection

The art of the design process is applied to solving problems and creating solutions in many different forms. Event planning comes with a unique application of a planning process as it is an overall physical experience impacting users in the moment, and affecting their experience afterwards. It is a momentous slice of time is which one has the power to engage and influence their guests through an atmosphere geared to express a central focus or message.

In light of our grad planning, this article was quite the eye opener is exposing the complexities in event design. The fact that many guest interact and respond to information in numerous ways in a challenge in itself. To design an ideal grad show event, the display, programming and overall production of the night must suite the proper audience attending. Knowing ones audience is key in utilizing the advantages of an event. Whether it be for potential employers or friends and family, their must be efficient contact and flow within the guests and the presenters (designers in our case). In my opinion, iconic event/conference settings are the most memorable and impactful. C2 Montreal and C2 Melbourne were showcased as some of the best in putting on events. To be “wild and inventive“ is what I feel affects viewers physically and mentally. New and creative ways of presenting information for users to breath in as a new scope of discoveries creates momentous relationships.