Special Event Design (SED-OD) | On-Demand

Overview 

Elevate your event design expertise with this refreshed and updated course. Renowned event designer Lindsay Landman will lead you through high-level design techniques applicable to corporate, social, and nonprofit events. Using the “Designer’s Toolbox” framework, you’ll learn how each design tool—such as lighting, florals, branding, food and beverage, entertainment, and technology—works both independently and in harmony to create cohesive and impactful event designs.

This course goes beyond aesthetics, helping you build a strong event design vocabulary that will enhance communication with clients, partners, and vendors. You’ll gain the skills to assess a venue’s assets and challenges, develop a thoughtful guest experience, and execute a vision that meets client goals while staying within budget and time constraints.

Completely revamped from its original 2014 version, this course reflects the latest trends and innovations in the field, incorporating how evolving elements like entertainment, technology, and experiential design shape today’s event landscape. Whether you’re looking to refine your creative edge or simply “talk the talk” with creative vendors, this course equips you with the tools and insights to create memorable, one-of-a-kind events that leave a lasting impression.