Art of the event : complete guide to designing and decorating special events / James C. Monroe ; with illustrations by Robert A. Kates.
Material type: TextSeries: The Wiley event management seriesPublication details: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2006.Description: xxix, 417 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 0471426865 (hbk.)
- 9780471426868 (hbk.)
- 394.2068 MON
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Art of the Event: Complete Guide to Special Event Design and Décor is the tenth title in the Wiley Event Management Series. It provides event planners with professional-level information that explains how to decorate a location for a special event. From assessing the client's decor needs at an event to staying within a client's budget, it serves as a practical guide to designing and decorating events and celebrations from ten to 2,000 guests.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Event Design Becomes a Profession
- Part 1 Principles, Processes, and Practices
- Chapter 1 Principles of Design
- Design and Decoration in Events
- Basic Event Design
- Basic Aesthetic Principles
- Practical Aesthetic Principles
- Design and Global Event Management
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 2 Design and Decoration Practices.
- Research
- Creative Techniques
- Developing the Design
- Communicating the Design
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 3 Venue
- Physical Requirements
- Budgetary Requirements
- Aesthetic Requirements
- Site Research
- Conducting the Site Inspection
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 4 Resources
- Financial Resources
- Human Resources and Stakeholders
- Knowledge and Education Resources
- Technical and Physical Resources
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 5 Profit and Loss
- Profit
- Pricing
- Job Costs
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Part 2 The Decorative Elements
- Chapter 6 Backdrops and Props
- Designing with Backdrops and Props
- Decorating with Backdrops
- Decorating with Props
- Staging
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 7 Decorating with Flowers
- Basic Flower D?cor
- Architectural Flowers
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 8 Fabulous Fabric Décor
- Special Event Fabrics
- Wall Treatment
- Ceiling Treatment
- Table Linens
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 9 Balloons in Bloom
- Designing with Balloons
- Decorating with Balloons
- Ceilings and Walls
- Advanced Balloon Design
- Balloon-Related Products
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 10 The Art of Light
- Design and Direction
- Lighting Events
- Aesthetics
- Lighting Equipment
- Risk Management
- Changing Technology
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 11 Unique Decorative Elements
- Entertainment/Living D?cor
- Decorative Signage
- Food for the Eye
- Decorative Lighting Effects
- Candles
- The Magic of Ice
- Pyrotechnics
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Part 3 The Universe of Special Events
- Chapter 12 Nonprofit and Charity Events
- Designing for Nonprofit Event Goals
- Decorating Different Types of Nonprofit Events
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 13 Corporate Celebrations and Ceremonies
- Designing External Events (Marketing)
- Designing Internal Events (Operations)
- Decorating Advertising Events
- Receptions
- Decorating Public Relations Events
- Decorating Human Relations Events
- Finishing Touches
- Design Vocabulary
- Studio Work
- Recommended Readings and Research Sites
- Chapter 14 Milestone and Social Events
- Party Design
- Life-Cycle Events
- Personal Social Events
- Finishing Touche