Portfolio: Event Staging

Case Study: Drexel University / Office of Undergraduate Admissions / Drexel Visit Experience

Event: Spring Open House

Location: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Using our existing relationship with Drexel University, IMS was able to procure new business with the Undergraduate Admissions Office, which was looking to update its image for on-campus events. Drexel University holds seasonal open houses to allow incoming students and parents the opportunity to explore the various schools that the university encompasses. IMS was able to win the bid by providing creative, cost-effective stage and set design.

Client Needs

• Sound design and reinforcement
• Lighting
• Logo / Branding in large scale
• Dedicated confidence monitor system for presenters
• Dedicated confidence monitor system

The IMS Solution

• Enough sound coverage and reinforcement for a large scale gymnasium
• Lighting was used to not only make the set stand out as the focal point in the room but also for a utility purpose. Since the gym had limited lighting control, IMS provided utility lighting for walkways and pre-function space
• IMS created a custom gobo and logo for Drexel to incorporate into the set. This was a cost effective but very critical aspect of Drexel University branding
• Choosing the option of not utilizing a more expensive teleprompter system, a dedicated confidence monitor was used to aid presenters who normally have difficulty or are not used to presenting to a large audience

Result

• IMS has set up a preferred partner agreement with the various departments at Drexel University. This agreement not only secures the best pricing for Drexel, but also provides a unified approach to the marketing and branding of all of its events.