Overview

For the annual Windows & Mirrors gala hosted by North Ridge Country Club, I was tasked with creating a cohesive suite of print materials that reflected the event’s 1920s-inspired theme while clearly communicating a packed evening schedule, sponsor recognition, and acknowledgments. The result was a polished set of handouts blending vintage motifs with a modern visual structure.

Problem / Solution

Events with dense agendas and multiple acknowledgment needs often suffer from cluttered, hard-to-follow designs. This was especially true for print materials that had to convey times, speaker details, sponsors, and thank-yous — all while reinforcing the gala’s distinct theme.

The solution prioritized:

• A vertically stacked, time-based layout for easy scanning of the evening’s flow

• Hierarchical typography to separate schedule, speaker notes, and sponsor content

• Custom event branding (including eye iconography and 1920s-style accents) to unify the materials

• Thoughtful print formatting with alignment and spacing optimized for readability at arm’s length

Design CONSIDERATIONS

Time clarity: Time markers were bolded and aligned consistently, helping attendees glance and orient quickly.

Sponsor equity: Logos and name tiers were grouped and styled to reflect contribution levels while maintaining visual harmony.

Theme immersion: Decorative elements and type choices were inspired by early-century posters, reinforcing a cohesive atmosphere.

Print-safe formatting: Design respected trim margins and ensured ink contrast and legibility for dim-lit banquet settings.

Scalable layout system: Components like the event agenda and volunteer list were built with modular spacing to accommodate future years’ content shifts.