At Glow Inflatables, we love pushing creative boundaries and our recent collaboration with Wise Productions was a perfect example of this. We supplied a stunning hot air balloon inspired display for insurance company Beazley Group’s ‘Around the World in 80 Years’ Event in London to celebrate their eighty years in business.
The Natural History Museum, known for its awe-inspiring architecture, provided the ideal setting for a truly breath-taking installation – a giant LED-printed sphere, designed to resemble the hot air balloon as featured in Jules Verne’s novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’.
To create this impressive feature, we manufactured the balloon using woven fabric and jute ropes, giving it a realistic, handcrafted aesthetic. The warm, glowing LED print added depth and vibrancy, making the balloon appear as if it were floating right inside the museum.
Taking the design even further, we created a beautifully detailed woven basket to enhance the authenticity of the installation. Every element—from the texture of the ropes to the intricacy of the basket was crafted to immerse guests in a whimsical, adventurous atmosphere.
Under the watchful eye of the whale skeleton suspended high in the museum’s impressive entrance hall, the hot air balloon display became a striking focal point, capturing attention and sparking conversation. It was a fantastic example of how inflatable structures can blend seamlessly in any setting, with the addition of custom props and lighting creating unforgettable event experiences.