When the American Heart Association (AHA) prepared for their prestigious Greater Cincinnati Heart Ball they sought a creative and functional solution to enhance the live auction experience. Evolution creative solutions provided custom-designed hand fans that combined elegance, visibility, and personalization, perfectly aligning with the event’s needs.
The Challenge: Creating Functional and Elegant Bidder Fans
The Heart Ball is an annual gala that celebrates the AHA’s mission and raises critical funds for lifesaving research and programs. A key component of the evening is the live auction, where clear communication between bidders and auctioneers is essential. The AHA required bidder paddles that were:
- Highly visible: To ensure auctioneers could easily identify bids from across the ballroom.
- Elegantly designed: Reflecting the sophistication of the black-tie-optional event.
- Personalizable: Allowing space for attendees’ names to add a personal touch.
- Additionally, the AHA needed a partner who could manage the design, production, and timely delivery of these items.
Evolution’s Creative Solution
Our Creative Solutions Team collaborated closely with the AHA to develop custom hand fans that met all specified requirements:
Elegant Heart-Shaped Design
To resonate with the Heart Ball’s theme, we designed fans die-cut into a heart shape. The fans featured the AHA logo and were scored for easy folding, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and practicality.
Sequential Numbering for Visibility
Each fan was sequentially numbered with large, clear digits, ensuring auctioneers could easily recognize bids from any location within the venue.
Personalization Options
A designated space was incorporated into the design for attendees to have their names handwritten, adding a personalized element to the fans. Additionally, the wooden sticks attached to the fans could be customized, further enhancing the personal connection for guests.
High-Quality Production and Assembly
The fans were printed on durable material with securely attached wooden sticks and finished with tape.
Timely Hand Delivery
Understanding the importance of punctuality, we hand-delivered the completed fans to the AHA’s office ahead of the event, ensuring they were ready for the gala.
Why Choose Evolution creative solutions?
The AHA benefited from our comprehensive services:
- Customized Design: Tailored solutions aligned with the event’s theme and needs.
- Quality Production: High standards in materials and assembly ensured a premium product.
- Personalization: Options added a unique touch for attendees.
- Reliable Delivery: Assurance that all items were delivered on time and in perfect condition.
The custom hand fans were a standout element of the Heart Ball, enhancing the auction’s efficiency and adding a memorable touch for attendees. The fans not only served a practical purpose but also became cherished keepsakes, symbolizing the guests’ contributions to the AHA’s mission.
When you need custom items for your fundraising events, Evolution creative solutions is your trusted partner to bring your vision to life. Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website to learn more.
| Product Specifications | Rationale |
| Size: 8 x 16 inches | Large enough for clear visibility during the auction. |
| Material: 100lb White Cover | Durable and professional appearance for an elegant event. |
| Printing Method: Digital, 4/0 Color | Provided vibrant and clear visuals for logos and bidder numbers. |
| Die-Cut into Heart Shape | Unique design that aligned with the Heart Ball’s theme. |
| Sequential Numbering | Ensured smooth auction operations with easily identifiable paddles. |
| Folded and Sticks Applied by Hand | Added craftsmanship and ensured secure, reliable assembly. |
| Delivery:Hand Delivered to AHA | Guaranteed timely and pristine delivery for the event. |
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