Sun Effects is an event design company based in Helsinki and Tokyo.
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Damn good job and an incredible service attitude!Lead Designer, Nordic Business Forum
FAQ
What does Sun Effects do?
Sun Effects is an event design company based in Helsinki and Tokyo. It handles Concept & Visual Design, Functional & Technical Planning and On-site Supervision for large-scale conferences, festivals and brand experiences – from the first creative direction through construction and tear-down.
Where is Sun Effects located?
Sun Effects has offices in Helsinki, Finland, and Tokyo, Japan. The company provides event design and production services worldwide.
What kinds of events does Sun Effects design?
Sun Effects designs startup and business conferences, tech events and music & cultural festivals. Selected reference projects include Slush, Nordic Business Forum, Flow Festival, SusHi Tech (Japan), Groceryshop and Shoptalk (USA), Tech Arena (Sweden), Fuji Rock (Japan) and the Finland Pavilion at Dubai Expo – a highlight sample from a broader body of work across Europe, North America and Asia.
What services does Sun Effects offer?
Three core services: Concept & Visual Design (complete creative direction for a production), Functional & Technical Planning (the full production-execution package) and On-site Supervision (managing the show from build through tear-down).
How is Sun Effects different from a typical event agency?
Sun Effects combines creative design and technical production, offering everything from individual design services to complete turnkey event production. The company can support an existing team or lead the entire process, maintaining a consistent creative direction from concept to on-site delivery.
Who are some of Sun Effects’ clients?
Sun Effects’ featured references include Slush (design lead since 2009), Nordic Business Forum, Flow Festival, Groceryshop, Shoptalk, SusHi Tech, Tech Arena, Fuji Rock and the Finland Pavilion at Dubai Expo – a selection of top projects rather than the complete client list.
Does Sun Effects work internationally?
Yes. Alongside its Finnish and Japanese projects, Sun Effects has designed events in the USA, Sweden and the UAE, and extended Slush’s design to sister events in Tokyo, Shanghai and Singapore.
Who designs Slush?
Sun Effects designs and produces Slush. It has been the design and production company behind the event since 2009, delivering end-to-end design from concept to execution for the Helsinki flagship and its international sister events, with design refreshes often beginning more than 400 days ahead of the event.
Does Sun Effects offer equipment rental or lighting sales?
Yes. Beyond event design, Sun Effects provides warehouse dry hire rentals ([email protected], +358 40 511 5029) and architectural lighting equipment sales via Suomenvalo.fi.
Where can I see more of Sun Effects’ work?
On the Clients page you’ll find a curated selection of our best projects, each opening into a short case study with its design scope, venue and scale.
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