Design Inspiration - Preston Bailey

Since the beginning of the week is always the hardest to get going, and mildly depressing (especially after a fun 3-day weekend :)) we decided to kick-start every week with a Design Inspiration. We’ll be featuring movers and shakers in the event industry to help you get inspired and motivated for the week ahead. Although flower design technique may not be part of your daily job description, hopefully the success and innovation if these individuals will get your creative juices flowing for your life outside of the daily grind.

This week we're highlighting one of the most influential and inspiring event designers in history - Preston Bailey. This Panama-born designer has been in the industry for 27 years and is known to transform events into art, taking imagination to a level a cut above the norm. Although he started his career as a model he soon found himself designing imaginative bouquets for high-end clients, leading into full-scale career in event design. His clientele includes the likes of Donald Trump and Oprah (and we all know the magic of Oprah's approval :)).

Mr. Bailey incorporates the latest innovations in lighting and image projection technology to create unbelievable space transformations. His designs and use of cutting edge technology have even been referred to as art installations. His events have a touch of fantasy as he takes his clients' dreams and turns them into reality (think a flower tree taking up an entire ballroom).

Mr. Bailey has been able to turn himself into a brand. He has published numerous best selling design books, makes regular TV appearances, has a home collection line, and contributes to notable magazines such as Vogue. He has taken his talent for bouquet arrangement and turned into an empire, which is why this week we'd like to salute you, Mr. Preston Bailey.