For cocktail hour the design and decor engaged guests by offering fascinating and approachable elements to explore and discover. The space was equipped with two large canvas service-tents identical to those seen in the field providing aid around the world. These tents welcomed philanthropists with projected videos displaying impactful narratives as well as an interactive life-size mock-up of a mobile school house. The symmetry of the room was balanced by oversized printed portraits of smiling children who’d received aid from UNICEF. These portraits flanked styled vignettes that allowed guests the opportunity for conversation and reflection upon the organization’s mission. In the dining room, Kehoe Designs artfully executed a clean look that highlighted UNICEF’s core mission.
Draped in white, the dining area was a refreshing complement to the dramatically lit cocktail hour décor. Floor-to-ceiling silk drapery gracefully framed the perimeter while beautiful ceiling drapery created intimacy within the space. Mirrored tabletops maximized the airy installation above while UNICEF’s glowing globe centerpieces complemented both the surprise table illumination and the importance behind it. The Geraghty’s clear, acrylic chairs allowed for ample seating while adding to the clean aesthetic. Aside from large-scale portraits by the podium, select gold accessories and minimal blue UNICEF branding were the only pops of color in the room. Wrapped in ethereal elegance, the 11th Annual UNICEF Gala Chicago successfully brought hearts together to change the future.
