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david stark . diffa dining by design

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I just came across David Stark’s installation at Diffa’s Dining By Design in New York on his Facebook Fan Page. He and his team were inspired by the iPhone. What I love about his design is there’s always a message behind it. iPhones have gone beyond pop culture and have become an integral part of our lives. And, as usual, David thought of every detail (take note of the candelabras with iPhone flames).

I think this concept would translate beautifully to a fundraising or corporate event. It would have been nice to see an interactive element to the installation. Allowing viewers to push messages from their iPhones (or for those of you who don’t yet have one – gasp – smart phones) to the television display…or even switch out wallpaper for an interactive projection. B[eye]t also has incredible table projection product that could work really well for this concept.

For those of you who are looking for creative inspiration, I highly recommend turning to Diffa’s events. They incorporate so many fantastic designers and have done a great job of pushing the envelope. I will say that I have been disappointed over the past year and a half as the event seems to have been overtaken by corporate sponsors who design their own spaces. The results has been a bit lack-lustre. I do, however, always look forward to what David and his team have to ‘say’.

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On Sundays I post an inspirational video or quote to get you started on the right foot for the week ahead. But sometimes I get stuck. And, to get ‘unstuck’, my jolt of inspiration is usually David Stark’s website & blog. Not to get off track here, but my husband can watch a movie or read a book over and over again. He says that every time he does he learns something he didn’t notice the time before. I feel the same way about David Stark’s designs. There’s so much depth to his event storylines that even when looking at old favorites I discover a new gem of an idea.

David has recently launched his new website and there are some great new portfolios to look through. He also recently launched a new book: David Stark Design. If you’re looking for ways to get ‘unstuck’ this week, take a gander and buy the book.

Oh, and check out this Liberty of London for Target pop up installation. It drips inspiration…

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amp up your event’s twitter feed . Superbowl 2010

If you’re looking to amp up your event’s Twitter feed and are bored with conventional aggregators, this event is a beautiful example of art, drama and technology combined.

With high-powered video projectors and their patented video mapping technology, Klip Collective transformed the Art Deco façade of the Edison Hotel in Miami Beach into an eye-catching 3D illusion for the Super Bowl in February 2010. Using light and shadows, the front wall flies away revealing the building’s interior where room-like vignettes transpire. Twitter feeds about fan excitement and Super Bowl predictions appear in word bubbles around the building occupants.

Hired by Anomaly in New York City, Klip shot all content, edited and site-mapped the video projections. Permitting, site selection and custom equipment installation was coordinated and executed by Klip Collective. The site-specific video installation was sponsored by Motorola and the NFL.

If you’ve never heard of Klip Collective or Anomaly NY, well I’m pleased to introduce you. Both agencies shake down the walls of convention. Check out their sites.

Video: Motoblur Hotel from klipcollective on Vimeo.

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restaurants for event planners . my jaw-dropping top 7

It was difficult to narrow down the world’s most beautiful restaurants to my top 7…but I did it. There are just so many worthy contenders out there. To me, an event planner-worthy restaurant must have a totally unique experience to provide its guests, innovative design and a big punch of drama. Each of my favorites below accomplish all three criteria and then some. I will admit that the venue I now have on my must-visit-before-I-expire list is Piz Gloria in Switzerland. Being able to say that you dined with 360 degree views of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world is true bragging rights. But the remaining 6 restaurants are very close runner ups.

1. Beijing Noodle No. 9, Las Vegas, NV, United States

I’ll be taking a trip to Las Vegas in the next few weeks and you can be sure I’ll be stopping by this restaurant. I found the design so etherial. This is a true statement restaurant.

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2. Piz Gloria, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Need I say anything? This restaurant could serve cardboard wrapped styrofoam hamburgers for all I care. The breathtaking beauty of the view says it all.

Piz Gloria restaurants for event planners . my jaw dropping top 7

3. Bei, Beijing, China

I picked this one in large part because of my obsession with pink. The design is sleek, but it’s the color combinations that had me swooning. Note to self: pink, black & gold = hot, hot, hot.

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4. Hoto Fudo, Mount Fuji, Japan

Another restaurant that is a must-see for me. Dining in an open air restaurant at the foot of Mount Fuji is a dream I didn’t know I had until I saw this venue.

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5. Robert Restaurant, New York, NY, United States

Such a cool, new space that has just launched in New York. I quite liked the unconventional seating groupings.

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6. Sliver Restaurant (not yet open)

I love the design of this restaurant space.

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7. Germain, Paris, France

Paris is one of my favourite places on Earth. And Germain is one restaurant that I won’t miss the next time I’m in town. Beautiful and unexpected architecture give this venue a checkmark for me.

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So, I’d love to hear from you. Are you an event planner? What do you think of the restaurants on this list? Which restaurants would you add?

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