Corporate events
Inflatable moon on a CGN Belle Époque steamboat
- Build time
- 10 days
Digital Inflatables made a glowing inflatable moon in 10 days in 2021 for colegram, a communication agency based in Geneva, for an event aboard a CGN steamboat. The CGN, the shipping company on lake Léman, runs a fleet of Belle Époque paddle steamers. Sublimation-printed, the moon hung above the boat’s roof and was lit from inside.
What did Digital Inflatables make for the event on the CGN boat?
A spherical inflatable moon with a bluish lunar surface, lit from inside and hung above the boat’s roof.
It was made in 10 days for colegram, a communication agency based in Geneva.
The surface is sublimation-printed, a process that sets the ink inside the fibres of the fabric. In the night photo, cables tie the moon to the boat’s structure, above the lit cabins.
What is the CGN and its Belle Époque fleet?
The CGN, the shipping company on lake Léman, runs eight historic Belle Époque paddle steamers.
The canton of Vaud listed these eight boats as historic monuments in June 2011.
For a private event, these boats offer a setting steeped in history; a glowing moon above the roof makes the evening visible from afar, from the quay as well as from the lake.
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A decorative inflatable sphere hangs from cables tied to solid points, and a light source inside makes it glow at night.
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Full specifications
| Object | glowing inflatable moon |
|---|---|
| Agency | colegram |
| Venue | CGN steamboat |
| Build time | 10 days |
| Printing | sublimation printing |
| Year | 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
How long did it take to make the inflatable moon?
It was made in 10 days. Lead time depends on size, print and finish; the guide to custom inflatable lead times gives benchmarks.
Who was the inflatable moon made for?
For colegram, a communication agency based in Geneva, for an event aboard a CGN steamboat.
How is the inflatable moon printed?
By sublimation printing.
Can an inflatable moon light up?
Yes: this one is lit from inside, which keeps it visible at night.
How much does a custom inflatable moon cost?
The price depends on the diameter, the print and the lighting; the guide to custom inflatable prices gives price ranges.
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- Wikipedia article fr.wikipedia.org
- colegram website colegram.ch
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