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Providing full technical production for the largest gathering of B Corps

B Lab UK

Louder Than Words marked the largest gathering of B Corps to date, serving as a dynamic platform for driving change and inspiring conversations about making a positive impact. Hosted in Oxford, this event brought together a diverse audience to collaborate and share insights. We were thrilled to work alongside six other B Corps to deliver a sustainable, immersive, and impactful experience.

The Brief

We were tasked with designing and installing a sustainable stage set at the New Theatre in Oxford, that would cater to both an in-person audience of up to 1,700 attendees and an online virtual audience. The stage needed to reflect the event’s values and accommodate various speakers and multimedia presentations throughout the two day event.

Our approach to begin with

We began by analysing the event’s requirements, including the size and functionality of the stage area, the number of speakers, and the overall aesthetic aligned with the event’s mission. With the theatre’s rigging options and fully equipped counterweight fly system, we devised a plan to combine an LED screen with scenic elements that could adapt to the diverse needs of the sessions.

Driving sustainability through Set Design

Initially, we designed a stage featuring an LED screen complemented by tapered scenic wings and a printed scenic backdrop positioned behind the speakers. However, during the content development phase, it became clear that a static scenic backdrop would not suit all sessions. To address this, we proposed a redesign that converted the entire backdrop into an LED screen. This decision enhanced the flexibility of the stage, allowing us to display custom graphics and content tailored to each session.

This redesign not only made the stage more versatile but also aligned with our commitment to sustainability by eliminating bespoke scenic items and printed graphics, minimising waste, and reducing the event’s environmental impact.

 

The result

The Louder Than Words event was a resounding success. The stage design set the tone and atmosphere for meaningful discussions and inspiring presentations, with the fully LED backdrop bringing a vibrant and adaptive visual element to the event. The feedback we received underscored the positive impact of our work.

We’ve received incredible feedback on how visually captivating the main stage was, and we were truly impressed with the overall look and feel of how you transformed the New Theatre.

B Lab UK