AFR Event Furnishing’s MAIN EVENT DESIGN CHALLENGE 2014

ARE YOU READY TO RUMBBBBLLLLEEEEE?

Back for the third year, AFR Event Furnishings presents the ever more popular Design Challenge on the Event Solutions Tradeshow floor. The stakes are high as two notable industry designers face off in this year’s Main Event. The 25-minute bout will feature Patrick Peel of Hello! Las Vegas and Eddie Diaz of Encore Creations. With such strong designers in the ring, the Design Challenge promises to be an exciting event. The only question that remains is whether it will be a TKO or a Split Decision.  Let the “rivalry” begin!

In the First Corner!

Described as a creative visionary, Patrick is an award-winning designer whose work has been awarded for a 2013 ISES Esprit Award for “Best Entertainment $25-$75K”, Hello Destination Management’s 2012 and 2013 “Program of the Year” and the World Market Design Center and the El Cortez Hotel and Casino for “Best Hotel Suite Design.”

His professional background is broad and includes extensive experience with theming, décor, lighting, props, and entertainment. Patrick enjoys working on projects of all sizes, but he specializes in creating large-scale events. He is inspired by the motto: “Love what you do, put your heart into it and you will be rewarded.”  Patrick is currently serving on the Las Vegas ISES Board as VP of Programs.

In The Other Corner!

Eddie Diaz, CSEP is the creative alchemist, driving force and owner of Encore Creations, a special event company that specializes in the creation, design and production of business, social and destination events. An award-winning producer, designer and director, Eddie began his entrepreneurial journey as a child producing and directing his own backyard musical reviews and selling lemons at a stand.

Eddie has 20 years of experience in the entertainment and event industry. His creativity and energy has been recognized by industry organizations including Florida Biz Bash, Event-Solutions Magazine, Orlando Style Magazine and Catersource.

The Main Event Details:

The starting bell rings Tuesday, March 25^th 2014 at 1:30pm. The designers will be presented with a variety of furnishings including the new 2014 Showcase Collections from AFR Event Furnishings along with a variety of décor items provided by sponsors from the tradeshow floor.  Both designers will attempt to score a “TKO Design” in one 25-minute bout.

After the match, spectators and tradeshow visitors will have the chance to vote for their favorite design and chat with the designers. The ballots will be tallied at 2:30pm on Wednesday and the Main Event Designer will be announced at 5:30PM during the Conference Closing Session with Peter Callahan.

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