Travis Stanton

Get to know The Experiential Design Authority's U.S. Advisory Board members! Alex Hill, Taylor Corp. Alex Hill, Vice President Experiential Solutions, Taylor Corp. TEDA: Why are awards programs like those offered by The Experiential Design Authority important to our industry? AH: Awards offer validation and feedback to individuals, work teams, the organization, and the client. The chosen design can also be seen as "cutting edge" or trend-setting, providing inspiration for other designers....

The Experiential Design Authority has announced a special incentive for members of the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), offering an exclusive $100 discount on entries to this year’s ExSys Awards. Created to celebrate excellence in system-based exhibits, the ExSys Awards recognize projects that exemplify creativity, innovation, and superior design. The program honors work across the experiential design...

CES 2026 wasn’t just another stop on the global tech tour — it felt more like a full-scale preview of how brands will connect with audiences for the next decade. Beyond the headlines about AI, robotics, and next-gen hardware, the real story unfolded on the show floor itself, where experiences were carefully engineered to inform, immerse, and persuade. For exhibit and event professionals, CES has become less about spotting gadgets and more about decoding the strategies, spatial thinking, and...