Here are five considerations you should make when working on your set design!
Overall Event Theme & Messaging
Your design should reflect the purpose and messaging of the event from general sessions and breakout rooms to the venue entrance. Maintaining a cohesive brand throughout the space, including visuals, colors, and layout, helps create a more unified experience for your audience.
Your Budget
The ideal technology design doesn’t have to stretch your budget; it just needs to be intentional. Focusing on key elements like screens, lighting, or scenic pieces can help create impact where it matters most. A clear budget helps guide decisions and keeps everything realistic.
Room & Technical Considerations
Every space is different, and your stage design should work with the room. Ceiling height, rigging capabilities, power access, and overall dimensions all play a role in what’s possible. Understanding these details early can help avoid last-minute adjustments onsite.
Creative Use of AV Equipment
AV elements can do more than support the show; they can be part of the design. Lighting, LED panels, and truss can all enhance the overall look when used creatively. For example, a rigged truss can double as a structural piece and a visual focal point.
Overall Audience Experience
A great design isn’t just about how the stage looks, it’s about how it’s seen. Making sure screens are visible, content is easy to read, and lighting is balanced helps keep your audience engaged. When everyone in the room can clearly follow along, the entire production feels more seamless.
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We're proud partners with Mecum!
We value the relationships and teamwork built over the years from traveling with them to provide quality technology for each of their auctions and exhibits!
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An example of how syncing audio, lighting, and video together creates one cohesive story and adds life to a set. It takes a vision to use technology to create defining experiences!
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The Leadership Conference 2026 with Women Lead Change exceeded expectations!
We were happy to supply our partners with set designs, audio, video, and lighting! And proud of our Business Development Specialist, Missy Berg, for speaking in one of the breakout sessions!
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Markey’s has partnered with the Institute for Career Advancement Needs to produce the ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference for 15 consecutive years!
Previously, we used the Kiewit Ballroom in the CHI Health Center, where the breakouts now occur. After the attendance increased, the event moved to the Expo Hall.
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Last night, the Indiana Roof Ballroom was transformed into Visit Indy 35th Annual ROSE Awards!
We were delighted to produce excellent AV and honor all the award winners and nominees, including our own Project Manager - Lighting Department Head, Chris Golab!
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There's a message and brand behind every event!
Whether in a general or breakout session, we collaborate with our team and customers to ensure their content is produced effectively for everyone attending.
Congratulations to IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center for raising over $900,000 from the 14th Annual Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala! So happy to partner with MBSA Events for another successful night!
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Queued up next on the playlist is St. Louis Children’s Choir! We amplified their gala through projection, cameras, video, and lighting support!
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A successful year providing audiovisuals for the NCEO Annual Conference!
We're proud of our Regional Director, Chase Bentley, for speaking during the general session, and Mindy Wheeler, Director of Corporate Communications & Marketing, and Luke Marble, Lead Event Technician, for presenting in one of the breakout sessions.
Our team did a great job providing audio, video, and lighting for:
1 General Session
12 Breakout Rooms
120 Breakout Sessions
2,400 Attendees
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