Capital One Sponsorship Lounge | James Beard Awards

As the 2022 James Beard Awards’ presenting sponsor, Capital One wanted to create a premium lounge experience for guests to relax in at the post-awards celebration in Chicago’s Union Station. Capital One not only wanted a lounge but interactive elements incorporated as well. We leaned into the historic location and created a concept based on Union Station’s iconic aesthetic as well as train station-themed elements.

Highlights included: Art deco wireframe entryway with a classic analog clock incorporated, a champagne bar with wireframe structure and ticker sign bar back, old fashioned train car photo op, pastel velvet lounge groupings to match the James Beard Awards 2022 colors, photo op nooks with branded mosaic tile backdrops.

Role: Creative director and lead designer.