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It of course takes more than just saying you're inclusive for the impact to happen BUT if you are being and have implemented things to make your business accessible SHOUT ABOUT IT! People who require inclusive practices will more closer to you because you have made it clear you support these peoples needs. Now I don't know about you but if I knew I could show up and be able to experience an event at my own pace, have a space I could take a break from people, if I needed a hearing loop - it was available, if there was captions on the keynote speakers slides... all of this and more I would give me right arm to attend! If an event didn't mention anything about inclusion or at least be known for considering it - that is a hard no for me regardless of how great the event is! If I can't attend and feel my needs are met I just won't do it... I won't be the only one with this attitude towards only moving towards businesses where I have been considered - How much money could you be losing out as a result of this... If after this week your thinking I need to be doing better... Join us on the 15th August for Our Inclusive Design Workshop! Comment below for the link!

Go beyond logistics when planning a social impact event. Here are 3 tips to make your next gathering memorable... 1) Design spaces and schedules that promote informal interactions and deep discussions to create more meaningful engagement and a stronger commitment to your organization's mission. 2) Create interactive opportunities by incorporating interactive walls. Participants can dialogue, and express their thoughts, commitments, or ideas for action in real time. 3) Post open-ended questions and poll responses on charts or screens to give participants a voice and visually reaffirm the collective commitment of the group to the cause. Learn more about live scribing and its ability to transform your event. Click the link below and visit my website: www.livescribing.co #socialimpact #eventplanners #meetingprofs #strategicplanning #teamretreat #GraphicFacilitation #GraphicRecording

At a time where credibility and trust are paramount, how can social and civic organizations leverage design to meet and exceed audience expectations? Join our VP of Design, Jasmine Patel, in this Forum One webinar to explore the intersection of design, credibility, and trust.

Calling all creatives... Circles Conference is coming! 🫵 Hit me up if you plan on attending; I'd love to meet up. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵–𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. I'll cover topics such as... • Where strategy leads, and design takes over • How much is too much to explore vs show • How to build a successful narrative to pair with design • How to structure a successful round 1 of design • What questions to ask when meeting with the client • How to course correct when things go sideways • Iteration versus perfection I'm even more excited to connect with my friends/peers... Emily Cohen 👈 A must-follow if you're an agency owner. Natalie Kent 👈 The best leader of creatives I've ever seen. Sean Fox 👈 Kick-ass agency owner. Humility and drive at its best. Allan Peters 👈 The king of logos and identity.   Ambert Rodriguez 👈 Master of pixels and business systems. And many more. The lineup is stacked! See you all there. 🙏 --- Check it out at → circlesconference (dot) com

Free workshop for folks wanting to learn more about making intentional virtual events!

Expect the unexpected! Working with Welcome Break to create video content for their annual conference, we added a bit of extra magic by printing a comic using video stills that can be kept, shared and enjoyed by colleagues long after the event. Annual conferences are vital opportunities to get the organisation together but potentially can be a bit dry. Video content grabs your audience's attention from the get-go and encourages engagement 👀 Here we worked on a concept that would inject fun and energy, and create a sense of anticipation at the start of their conference, whilst showing the human side of the leadership team and showcasing what makes the business unique. Think: opening credits of Grange Hill - anyone remember the flying sausage? 🌭 Instead for the Welcome Break video we followed the team across multiple locations as they assembled for the annual conference and overcame the odd bump in the road to get there! The comic we then put together was unexpected and not part of the original brief but we saw an opportunity to add a bit of extra sparkle, bring the concept to life and create a memento from the experience 📰 If you want to know what other little surprises we have up our sleeve, visit our website: www.dmbfilms.co.uk. #VideoContent #InternalComms #AnnualConference #Engagement #LeadershipTeam #EmployeeEngagement #MemorableMoment

One universal truth of live events: Many of the most valuable conversations aren't happening on stage or in keynote-type sessions. Those conversations are had on the periphery and in informal spaces – over coffee, between sessions, in break areas and lobbies – and the connections and points made often go unrecorded and unshared. Here's another truth: Most event experiences aren't designed to capture those conversations and are still being optimized for one-to-many or few-to-many broadcast-style information blasting rather than more inclusive, participatory communication. Which means that most event experiences are leaving an awful lot on the table in terms of knowledge that could be tapped, shared, and leveraged. At PROJECTORY, we have a different vision – one informed by this week's core design principle. #5: The experiences we create are designed to be Data Rich. When we promise to turn event attendees into participants, we also turn that participation into a new and valuable stream of data and insights. We design our installations and interactions to capture LOTS of input from participants, and we're able to digitize, synthesize, and analyze all of that input as data that our clients can use post-event to inform strategy, extend the conversation, and cascade learning to a larger community. — Follow PROJECTORY as we break down more of our simple but deeply held design principles each week. Together, they form a reliable and robust foundation for building lively creative exchanges that lead to actionable next steps. 

Planning a book signing event and hoping to draw in the Gen Z crowd? Let me tell you—it’s not about just showing up with a table and some books. Gen Z expects more. Way more. Here’s the game plan that I created for one of my clients: ✔️ Pick a Venue That Speaks Their Language Forget boring conference rooms or outdated bookstores. Think trendy cafés, pop-up shops, or art spaces. Bonus points if the venue has Instagram-worthy spots for those selfies with your book. ✔️ Make It More Than Just a Signing Gen Z craves experiences. Turn it into a mini event: `A Q&A session about your writing journey. `A live reading of your favorite chapter. `A creative workshop related to your book’s theme (think poetry slams, character design, or DIY crafts). ✔️ Market Like You’re One of Them `Create TikToks teasing the event. `Share IG Stories counting down the days. `Use interactive polls (“Which chapter should I read at the event?”). They’ll feel like they’re part of the planning process—and Gen Z loves that. ✔️ Keep It Short, Sweet, and Flexible This is Gen Z. They’re busy. Keep the event under 2 hours and have clear start and end times. Bonus points if there’s a virtual component for those who can’t attend IRL. ✔️ Follow Up After the Event Post photos, tag attendees, and thank them for coming. Keep the momentum going with a “What did you think of the event?” poll or a sneak peek of your next book. The key here? Make it fun. Make it interactive. Make it memorable. #BookSigningTips #GenZMarketing #AuthorLife #CreativeEvents

After capturing hundreds of meetings and discussions for all sorts of organizations, I’ve observed most audiences tend to go through a very similar series of reactions, which I call The 4 Stages of Graphic Recording. Curiosity: People wonder who the person with the foam core sheets and easels is and what they are going to do at the meeting. Amazement: As the first chart takes shape people see their ideas transformed into images, and it seems like magic. Delight: As the event space fills with completed charts, people love seeing how their experiences and conversations have been captured. They smile, laugh, and try to anticipate what will happen next. Gratitude:  At the end of the day, people take pictures of the completed work and many personally thank the graphic recorder for making the meeting so pleasurable and exciting. Graphic recording doesn’t just improve comprehension, foster connection, and provide a shareable visual record of key takeaways—it takes your entire audience on an engaging journey of creativity. Sound good? Let’s talk!   Source link The Four Stages of Graphic Recordinghttps://lnkd.in/dErqFeWr

🌟 Summit Deep Dive Friday: Mastering Your Entry 🌟 As we approach the Summit Creative Award deadline, it's crucial to remember the importance of simplicity in your submissions. Here are some essential tips to help you craft a standout entry: 🔹 Anonymity is Key: Ensure fairness by keeping your firm's name out of your submission. 🔹 Show Transformation: Include both 'Before' and 'After' visuals for redesign/rebranding categories. 🔹 Balance Your Samples: Avoid redundancy and focus on impactful samples. 🔹 Professional Descriptions: Focus on the substance of your work. 🔹 Creative Decks: Let your creativity shine without over-elaboration. Read more and get inspired: [https://lnkd.in/gGbpsSNV] Additionally, meet Lyle Jenks, our Board of Judges member with over 16 years of industry experience. Lyle's insights help us continue to recognize exceptional and transformative creative work. [https://lnkd.in/gPB6-YGV] #SummitAwards #CreativeExcellence #EntryTips #MeetTheJudges