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Now you can take the glow of the spotlights anywhere you want with American DJ’s new Event Bar DMX. Compact and ultra-convenient, it’s an all-in-one LED scanning light system that’s a great turnkey solutions for nightclubs, stage productions, concerts, mobile entertainers, tradeshows and special events.

Event design takes much of its inspiration from the world of fashion, so savvy event designers tend to keep a close watch on what’s coming down the runways during Fashion Week, recently held in New York City and other cities around the world.

One of the big hits at the Consumer Electronics Show this year was a video name badge using OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology. These 2.8-inch screens are super thin and can hold up to 2GB of video.

Concept Design Productions has introduced its Space Arch Tunnel, a 15-foot diameter tunnel that can be used as an entryway, stage centerpiece or conversation area.

Event planners and designers take their cues from fashion, and if Pantone’s spring 2012 palette is any indication, it’s going to be a rockin’, eye-popping season!

“Consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

A new exhibit and event flooring product offers unbeatable image durability and flexibility, according to Brumark Total Flooring Solutions. With FlexFloor Clear Choice, images of virtually any size are printed on the back of clear, rollable vinyl flooring for maximum protection and image life.

We’re seeing more and more RFID applications popping up, and they’re sure to make their way into the event world sooner rather than later. For RFID with a gaming twist, check out GreenGoose, a soon-to-be-released sensor-based technology that awards points to people for performing tasks.

Bring nature into your event with these stunning environmental graphics from Transformit. These fabric skins take their inspiration from the natural world and can be mounted on the company’s Fascinating Rhythms walls.

Dress up your tablescapes with these pretty ruffled table bands from Linen n’ Stuff. Give the cake table or head table an extra flourish, or use them on all the guest tables!

Imagine being able to surround your guests with soft, luminous lighting effects without all the fuss of projectors and screens. That’s what’s coming down the road because of a partnership between Dutch Royal Philips Electronics and Danish Kvadrat Soft Cells.