Personalized Event Design: Lessons from CORT Events

Planning an event today often means balancing creativity with real-world pressures—tight timelines, stretched budgets, and ever-rising attendee expectations. It can feel overwhelming to create an event that feels fresh, personal, and purposeful.

You’re not alone in that.

That’s exactly why the CORT Events Pop-Up Series was created—not as a product showcase, but as a hands-on experiment in what’s possible when personalization, local culture, and thoughtful logistics come together. Each city’s stop was designed to offer real solutions, tailored ideas, and meaningful moments—solutions you can bring to your own events.

Looking for practical inspiration?

Here’s how you can dive deeper:

1. Listen to the Podcast: Get behind-the-scenes insight directly from the creative minds who made it happen. Stephanie Byrd and Kevin Dana kick things off by explaining why the series came to life, followed by the designers who crafted each city’s experience.
2. Read the Interactive Magazine: Visualize exactly how these concepts came to life—featuring real event photos, custom details, and immersive vignettes to spark ideas for your own planning process.

We know how much is on your plate. Let’s take the next step together—toward thoughtful, personalized events that leave a lasting impact.