Bonus Workshop at Orange Conference
Today, I was able to participate in a "bonus" workshop before the Orange Conference officially began. I attended a workshop entitled, "Redefining the Family Experience in the First 30 Seconds." Here are a few notes from the workshop: First Impressions--Pay attention to your space focusing on smell, clutter, & cleanliness. What does your children's space communicate to mom or dad? Lose the Boring Colors. Avoid beige, white, egg shell. Bright colors can improve a space for little money. Theming-If you can develop a theme, let it tell a story, think about design destinations, and provide ownership (does it connect to culture of the church?) Check-In Areas--Make it big, Make it obvious, Make it fun Signage (exterior & interior). It should be visually engaging, completely intuitive, and up high for parents. Check back after lunch for notes from Wednesday night's session.