Redefining event design "trends" with Nick Borelli

Okay, I might seem a little biased with this one since I am the host, but I think this is one of the best #EventIcons episodes we've had in [Weekly Sound Check Med-Res with Endless Logo] January 11th, 2020 This Year's Event Design Trends 🔥 The Best of the Best: - Getting Trendy: [2021 Event Design Trends With Nick Borelli]( - 2021 Issues: [Responsibility In Events - What If Someone Gets Sick?]( ✨ There might be a new guide here coming soon. 👀 Maybe next Tuesday? I don't know. You didn't hear that from me. This Year is Still Giving Me 2020 Vibes Trust me. I was not one of those people that thought the world would magically snap back to pre-Covid times the second the clock struck midnight on December 31st. But, March is two months away... and I'm still processing last March like: [processing] It just doesn't feel like a new year. Probably because there has been no major behavior change from two weeks ago to now. We are all still working from home, my palms still get sweaty every time I see a group of more than 20 people gathered together, and the events industry is going through it. The reality that we are still living in 2020 hit when I got the email this morning that [IMEX Frankfurt 2021 is canceled](. I have a soft spot in my heart for this conference because when I attended it in 2019, it was my first trip abroad, and it also made me so appreciative of the events community. I knew I wanted to come back the next chance I got! It looks like that chance won't be anytime soon, but I do have high hopes for IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt 2022. I have no doubt both events will be worth the wait. But you see what I mean with the 2020 vibes? Same with [CES going virtual this year](. This is going to be an event that everyone keeps a close eye on. That sentiment alone feels like déjà vu. Last year, the world followed in the Consumer Electronics Show's footsteps when it came to canceling large-scale international conferences (which soon became canceling all events). This virtual event will pave the way for many conferences going forward. If this digital experience proves to be a success, I expect many tradeshows, conferences, and meetings will look to CES for guidance. Again... you see the essence of 2020 in there, right? While we won't be able to shake the residue of last year for a while, I'm glad we are exploring new ways to meet in the digital world and that there are many exciting things to look forward to in the world of 2021 events. After all, we are only 11 days in 😅 And now, here's the Weekly Soundcheck! 📈 Tackling problematic design trends and highlighting beneficial ones! [(43-min podcast)]( Okay, I might seem a little biased with this one since I am the host, but I think this is one of the best #EventIcons episodes we've had in a while. Nick joins me on this episode where we have an incredible conversation about how the term "trend" can be problematic especially when it comes to design. We re-define what design trends are and then [talk about the ones we are most excited for in 2021.]( ✨ Additional articles and resources: - [Designing Events For Introverts]( - [Designing Events With Empathy: How & Why]( - [Remote Design Week: Planning A 3,000 Person Virtual Conference In 6 Weeks]( 😷 Who's responsible if someone gets sick at your event? [(43-min podcast)]( It's the most valid fear for all event planners to have right now. If you plan a hybrid event and someone walks away with Coronavirus, who is to blame? It's a scary world right now, and we have to be prepared to face some not-so-pretty consequences to hybrid events. Listen in as the Brew Crew discusses [where the responsibility lies if someone gets sick at your event.]( ✨ Additional articles and resources: - [Duty Of Care In The Events Industry]( - [CDC Guidelines For Events]( 🎙️ Latest Podcast Episodes - Event Tech Podcast: [Brandt Krueger Presents: A Live Stream Horror Story!]( - Event Brew: [Responsibility In Events: What If Someone Gets Sick?]( - #EventIcons: [2021 Event Design Trends With Nick Borelli!]( 💚 Einstein Love Will was featured in Montreal's list of [10 event influencers leading the way forward!]( Thanks for the shout out, MTL! 🐾 Pets of Endless I know y'all have missed our Endless puppy pictures! Check out Anna's doggie Burrito! [IMG_4282] The next Soundcheck will come to you next Tuesday (since Monday is MLK day). See you then! [cutmypic-4] Sarah Christl Marketing Lab Director, Endless Events [Connect with me on LinkedIn]( Endless Events, 228 Park Ave S #82963, New York, New York 10003-1502, USA, 1-855-DONTEND [Unsubscribe]( [Manage preferences](