Event design

Whether you're hosting a company offsite, investor summit, product launch, or private celebration, visual identity plays a key role in creating a memorable experience. Our Event Design service gives your team the creative tools to bring your event to life, without needing a full production crew.

Led by our experienced design team, we provide both creative direction and polished deliverables that elevate your event’s aesthetic. From the initial concept to finished collateral, we work closely with your team to ensure every detail aligns perfectly.

This webpage is split into two sections to guide you through our event design process: the mood comparison and item comparison sections.

Design an Unforgettable Event

Key Features

  • Woman with red lipstick, ornate pearl and rhinestone necklace, wearing black gloves, holding a champagne glass and a decorative button with a bell inside, labeled 'Press for Champagne'.

    Bespoke Moodboards & Styling Concepts

    Visual inspiration and curated color palettes that set the tone

  • Close-up of a jet engine turbine with purple and blue lighting reflections.

    Branded Collateral 

    Signage, brochures, name tags, and speaker tiles that make your event feel unified and professional

  • A beautifully decorated dining table with yellow floral centerpieces, candles, empty wine glasses, and plates with a food item on a banana leaf, set for a formal event.

    Mockups

    AI generated images of what your event will look like

  • 3D floor plan renders

    Ability to take a virtual tour of your venue to get a sense of what it will feel like to actually be there

  • Person sitting cross-legged on a colorful patterned cloth, playing crystal singing bowls with mallets, with tarot cards and essential oils nearby.

    Styling & Sourcing Guidance

    Expert advice on decor, rentals, florals, and more to match your theme

  • A large historic castle with multiple turrets and ornate architecture, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a fountain, and picnic benches, under a cloudy sky.

    Ongoing Design Support

    We’re available to review your materials and offer feedback throughout your event preparation

Mood Comparison

At Shift + Alt Events, we create event design that matches the scale and creative vision of each project. From clean, cohesive designs to fully bespoke, immersive experiences, every detail is thoughtfully crafted to enhance your event. Below are AI-generated examples to inspire what your event design could look like.

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Event Branding levels

Aerial view of a nighttime beach gathering with a heart-shaped arrangement of tables and chairs decorated with string lights. People are socializing, and a small building is visible nearby, all illuminated by warm lighting.

Our Event branding service gives your team the creative tools to bring your event to life. Below is a catalog of the event branding levels that we offer.

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Item Comparison

At Shift + Alt Events, we create thoughtful, high-quality event design that brings your vision to life. Below are examples of design elements and details that can be incorporated to enhance the overall guest experience and make your event truly memorable.

Furniture

  • Multiple white chairs in an auditorium or conference room, each with a notepad and pen on the seat.

    Basic

  • A vibrant, blue-themed lounge decorated with blue drapes and hanging lanterns. There are plush blue velvet sofas and small ottomans, with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. The walls feature the words 'Camila' repeated in the background, and there is a small décor section with shelves and a sign and floral arrangements on tables.

    Elevated

  • Empty lounge with purple chairs and small lamps on side tables, large screen with 'VALENTINO' in the background.

    Bespoke

Tablescapes

  • Elegant dining table set with black plates, silverware, wine glasses, green bamboo chopsticks tied with twine, and decorative green plants in black vases.

    Basic

  • Elegant dining table setting with a white tablecloth, a white dinner plate with a striped napkin and place cards, green glasses, crystal glasses, and a floral centerpiece with an anthurium and small white flowers.

    Elevated

  • A decorated dining table with moss covering the surface, set with white plates, folded napkins, and gold napkin rings. Tall white candles and colorful flower arrangements serve as centerpieces, with some people standing in the background.

    Bespoke

Florals

  • Elegant dining table with lighted candles, colorful flowers in vases, and neatly arranged plates, silverware, and wine glasses.

    Basic

  • Elegant floral arrangement with red roses, carnations, and other flowers on white pedestals and on the floor, set against a white curtain backdrop.

    Elevated

  • Large decorative letter V covered in colorful flowers at a Louis Vuitton event, with people in background, and a black and white Louis Vuitton patterned backdrop.

    Bespoke

Stages

  • A stage with four beige chairs, small tables with flower vases, and a backdrop with the words 'inGoo p Health' in brown cursive font. The ceiling is wooden, and there are stage lights overhead.

    Basic

  • Empty theater auditorium with a stage set up for a conference or panel discussion, featuring a large screen with the hashtag #GROWEurope24 and four chairs arranged in a semicircle. The stage has the word GROW illuminated in large letters and is lit with orange and blue lighting.

    Elevated

  • Stage setup for Infosys Convergence 2024 conference featuring a large central screen, panelists seated on stage, and pink-themed decorations.

    Bespoke

Food

  • Table with various bite-sized appetizers and desserts, outdoors with lush greenery in the background, a woman standing behind the table.

    Basic

  • Assorted desserts and beverages displayed on tiered stands and white pedestals, including berries, chocolates, cake bites, and layered drinks, with a pink and white color scheme.

    Elevated

  • A person dressed in formal attire, holding a wooden tray with small, elegantly plated appetizers garnished with colorful edible flowers and microgreens.

    Bespoke

Bar

  • Beachside bar setup with a white bar counter, large white umbrella, and shelves with various bottles of alcohol and glasses.

    Basic

  • Bar or buffet setup with green tropical fruits, glassware, floral decorations, and black and gold accents, surrounded by lush greenery.

    Elevated

  • Modern Moet & Chandon display with metallic and textured surfaces in an outdoor setting

    Bespoke

Lighting

  • Red brick wall illuminated with pink and purple LED lights casting vertical light patterns.

    Basic

  • An indoor event space decorated with illuminated blue LED structures resembling trees or modern art installations, with seating areas and greenery under a dark ceiling.

    Elevated

  • A nightclub with a DJ at a booth, colorful DJ equipment, and a large crowd dancing under bright blue and white laser lights.

    Bespoke

DJ booth

  • A woman DJ standing behind a wooden DJ booth with neon sign that reads 'COS,' surrounded by framed photographs of musicians and celebrities, with a vase of yellow flowers on the left side of the booth and a large flat-screen TV on the wall behind her in a dimly lit room.

    Basic

  • A DJ booth illuminated with blue neon lights at a Bud Light promotional event, with a person DJing behind the booth and the brand's logo displayed on a screen in the background.

    Elevated

  • A DJ performs on a stage with a large circular structure and vibrant LED screens displaying abstract visuals and the letter Z, in front of a live audience.

    Bespoke

Why Shift + Alt Events?

Design shapes how guests perceive and remember your event. From the first invitation to the final signage, we ensure every visual detail aligns with your vision and brand. Our flexible approach means you get professional-level design while maintaining control over the rest of your planning process.

 FAQs

    1. An exploratory meeting to understand your goals

    2. Mood boards

    3. AI generated images to bring concepts closer to what a reality might look like

    4. Design proposals with imagery and theme-ing for all areas of the event, (e.g.

      1. Decor

      2. Furniture

      3. Tablescapes

      4. Florals

      5. Stage

      6. Experiences

      7. Photo Opportunities

      8. DJ Booth

      9. Food & Bar

      10. Staff Uniforms

      11. Branding & Swag

    5. Performers and experience host ideas

    6. Costume design

    7. 3D floor plan renders where you can walk around you event virtually to see what it will be like

  • Not at all. We’ll help you define a visual direction from the ground up. Whether you have a vague idea or a fully formed vision, we’ll create bespoke moodboards and styling concepts to bring it to life.

  • No! Our Event Design service is perfect for everything from private celebrations to investor dinners and startup launches. We scale to your needs, helping you look polished without a full production team.

  • Yes. We specialize in creating event design that aligns seamlessly with your brand. Whether it’s adapting existing guidelines or developing complementary assets, we ensure a cohesive and professional look throughout.

  • No problem. We often collaborate with planners, providing design support that complements their logistics and production work. Our role is to elevate the visual experience while they manage the broader event.

  • You’ll receive ongoing creative support, including reviews and feedback on implementation. We’re here as your design partner from concept to execution.

  • This can be included! You are welcome to hire us to be on site on the day to head up the execution of the design during setup, the event and teardown

    1. Book an exploratory call with us

    2. We’ll send you a quote

    3. Once approved we’ll send you a contract

    4. Once signed we’ll send you an invoice for deposit

    5. Once paid we’ll book the kick off meeting with your Event Design Specialist!