Wabash College's Glowing Branded Displays
The Challenge
Wabash College was gearing up for a major campus event and needed something beyond the usual banners and signs. The events team was stuck - how could they create an atmosphere that would wow attendees while keeping their branding front and center? With barely two weeks until the big day, they needed a solution fast. Traditional signage just wasn't going to cut it this time.
Why Lightboxes?
After exploring several options, the team fell in love with our LED spheres. These weren't just any lights - they're a perfect blend of form and function. No messy cords to trip over (the spheres are fully rechargeable), eye-catching from any angle, and best of all? They could be customized with the college's logo. The remote control feature was the cherry on top, letting the team switch colors on the fly to match the event's energy as the night progressed.
From Concept to Reality
Talk about a quick turnaround! The entire process - from "we need something special" to "they're here!" - took just 10 days. We sent over mockups showing exactly how the Wabash logo would look when illuminated. After a bit of back-and-forth about logo size (bigger is better!), the event team pulled the trigger on ten 6-inch (15cm) spheres. We hustled on production and shipped everything with plenty of days to spare before the deadline.
The Impact
When the spheres arrived and were switched on for the first time, the effect was stunning. The Wabash College logo literally glowed on two sides of each sphere, creating an almost magical atmosphere. Gone was the corporate event vibe that comes with pull-up banners and foam boards. Instead, the space felt sophisticated and intentionally designed, like walking into a high-end product launch rather than a college function.
These glowing orbs transformed an ordinary campus space into something special. Attendees couldn't help but notice the Wabash branding as they mingled - it was subtly everywhere without being in-your-face. The event team had a blast playing with different color options throughout the night, switching from the college's traditional scarlet during the welcome speech to a cool blue during networking. Several guests even snapped photos of the setup for their own event inspiration.
Standing Out
Let's face it - most campus events blend together in people's memories. Not this one. In a sea of cookie-cutter events with the same old pop-up banners and table runners, Wabash College broke the mold. The spheres created a talking point and photo opportunity that traditional signage simply can't match.
Tips for Your Events
Want to steal this idea for your next event? Here's what we learned:
- Lighting isn't just functional - it's a branding goldmine that most people overlook.
- Ditch the cords! Our lights are all rechargeable to give you the freedom to create the perfect layout.
- Think 360° - make sure your branding is visible no matter where people are standing.
- Play with color throughout your event to keep the energy fresh and match the mood.
Product Details
- 6-inch (15cm) LED spheres with the Wabash logo printed on two sides.
- Quantity: A set of 10 created the perfect effect for a medium-sized event space.
- Tech specs: Each sphere runs for 8 hours on a single charge and comes with 16-color options selectable from the included remote.
- Built to last: Made from virtually indestructible PE plastic (not fragile acrylic).
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