Eventique is changing the game for event planners. The New York-based creative and event production company has introduced a new tool designed to bring clarity—and a bit of fun—to the high-stakes world of event planning.
The Challenge of Event Planning
- High-pressure industry: Long hours, last-minute changes, and demanding clients.
- Growing workforce: Over 135,000 professionals in 2022 (Data USA).
- Broad scope: Includes meetings, conventions, conferences, concerts, and festivals.
- Decision fatigue: Planners must make countless choices, from venue selection to vendor coordination.
- Unpredictability: Weather, technical failures, and guest changes can disrupt even the most well-planned events.
Meet The Event Planners Fantastic Orb
- What it is: A handheld device that provides quick, industry-relevant answers.
- How it works: Shake the Orb, and it delivers one of 20 possible responses.
- Examples of answers: "Not in Scope," "Red Flag," or "Just Gaff Tape it."
- Why it’s unique: Unlike a traditional decision-making process, the Orb adds an element of fun and spontaneity.
- Designed for professionals: Helps planners make quick calls on minor decisions and maintain their momentum.
Why It Matters
- Instant decision-making: Reduces stress and brings humor to tough calls.
- Designed by experts: Created by Eventique’s Senior Production Designer, Taylor Jurell.
- Endorsed by leadership: "We wanted to create something lighthearted yet practical to help professionals in the moment," says Eventique’s Founder and CEO, Liron David.
- Encourages team collaboration: The Orb can serve as an icebreaker or a team-building tool.
- Boosts morale: Event planning is tough, and sometimes a bit of levity can make a big difference.
- A conversation starter: The Orb isn't just a tool; it's also a way to engage clients and team members in a new, interactive way.
The Future of Event Planning Tools
- Blending technology with creativity: Eventique is exploring new ways to integrate tech-based solutions into event planning.
- Expanding the Orb’s capabilities: Future iterations may include customizable answers or a digital version.
- Building a community: Eventique plans to gather feedback from planners to refine and enhance future versions of the Orb.
The Orb is more than a novelty—it’s a tool designed to bring clarity, boost morale, and add a touch of fun to one of the most high-stakes industries. Whether used for quick decision-making or as a way to engage a team, The Event Planners Fantastic Orb is poised to become a staple in the event planning toolkit.