EW's Creative Director Kate Brack Shares The Top 2020 Design Trends

2020 is just 86 days away! Get ready!

Our Creative Director Kate Brack took a deep dive into 2020 event design trends and developed look books to inspire.

"We are definitely in a nostalgic period in this topsy-turvy time. People are yearning for face to face connectivity and community to frame their events. Zeitgeist is that driver. Fashion, too, continues to be at the forefront in these trends as it is a global identifier for all individuals.”


Kate: "Modern Deco is ticking at the forefront of design right now, from an interior standpoint and architecturally. We see a number of pieces continue from the Mid Century Modern vein, but now with a hints of bronze, gold and velvet to bring out the glam. An additional layer that modernizes the look, color. Deep sapphire blues, dusty pinks and yellow is now stepping into the spotlight in unexpected accent pieces

TERRAZZO + DECO GOLD

Kate: "Nature inspired elements are still at the forefront of design. We see them coming through as more refined architectural pieces for next year. Instead of reclaimed, raw wood pieces are being arranged in geometrical shapes, captured nicely here in the bar style. Terracotta’s are taking over table top and influencing select pieces of décor and textiles. Polished cement continues to be a driver, offering a bit of an industrial feel. Natural potted plants and botanicals soften this look giving us a sense of grounded-ness and connection.”

CLAY + AZURE

Kate: "Emerald continues to be a mainstay. It made its first appearance in the decor world about 4 years ago but continues to bring a fresh perspective to events. It awakens the senses and makes everything feel alive and fresh. What's great about it is that you can glam it up so that it doesn't feel pedestrian.

Overall, the great news is that all of the pieces showcased above are very accessible from the vendor pool that we have nationwide. Many of them are offering a large variety in these styles to capture the trends for 2020.”

MARBLE + EMERALD

Kate: "We see a creative trend in pop up meeting design to make breakout sessions at conferences more interesting. Typically attendees want to meet in smaller groups after general session to discuss the topics and ideas they want to bring to their internal teams. What better way to frame these discussions than in a creative space. Move aside ballroom chairs and airwall. Designers are getting creative with breakouts taking cues from the new trends in office space interiors. Additionally, we’re teaming up with hotels to think outside the box by utilizing interesting spaces and outlets within their property framework: restaurants, cafes, communal spaces, secret terraces and even parking garages. Sky’s the limit.”

POP UP MEETINGS

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