We maintain a large stock of aerial, ground and stage-based sculpture for hire and replicas of our stock designs are available for sale. Our experienced designers are also happy to work with you to realise your own ideas. Using computer design technology, we are able to simulate accurate three-dimensional models, allowing you to preview working designs.
Our pieces are designed with lighting and projections in mind, allowing them to fit in with existing rigs or stand alone. Inflation of our pieces can be choreographed in time with music or a performance.
We have developed exciting new techniques to create weightlessness and uniquely animated movement, which cannot fail to charm and surprise.
COMMISSIONS
We are always happy to take on commissions for inflatables of all shapes and sizes.
Below is a selection of the commissions we have taken on recently. Using professional 3D software, we are able to accurately simulate working designs so that the client is able to view design options and designs in progress.
LOGOS
DTPM logo/DTPM Stickmen
DTPM, one of London’s premier club nights, asked us to take their logo and develop ideas for inflatables. These pieces have been on tour in the UK and in Europe.
Herbal High
The herbal high capsules are simply clamped to a scaffold bar at the top of the stall. They contain alternate strobes in each of the sections making it one of the most visible stalls at night. These capsules have been in use for over three years.
Bambara Icon
was made to be installed flat against a wall.
STRUCTURES
Arch and Cog Projection Screen
The 5m tall archway bearing the TUC motto was made to fit as the main component of this set flanked by the giant cogs. These were made to be used outside or independently inside, as an alternative way to display their logo or projections.
A disc of fabric is stretched into the centre of this 3m tall piece. This makes a good projection surface, or could have a logo or image printed or sewn onto it.
This piece can stand on the ground against a wall or stage, or can be hung. Projections can be seen from both sides.
We created the cog theme for the TUC as a modular working set.
Ice Cave
Created for a freshers ball this structure housed the Dons in an ice-themed production. Could also be used for dj booth, lightweight temporary structure. Can be adapted to have screens between any or all of the legs.
THEMED SCULPTURES
"Carry On" - Manumission in Ibiza
We made these 8.5m tall sexy legs for Manumission in Ibiza as an entrance way for people to walk through to get into their club. It draws many people and many comments.
The firetube and blazing comets were originally designed for a fire-themed party.
GROWING SCULPTURES
Tree
Originally designed for a touring production of “A Midsummer Nights Dream”, these trees can slowly grow from inside out on a cue.
We later made a set of them for the clothes show, coming into bloom as the models came down the cat-walk. Very easy to use, they had to be re-loaded 8 times a day.
Saxophone
These 3m high saxophones had to sit deflated in flight cases in the wings. With the flick of a switch they rolled across the stage and inflated within 10 seconds.
We have refined the growing inflation method, where the sculpture is pulled inside itself and so unrolls out of itself, always under pressure, therefore creating a magical illusion of coming out of thin air. A surprising spectacle for any audience.
DESIGN SERVICES
We are a team of designers with experience in many fields of innovative design and production, and are always happy to work with clients to realise their ideas.
Using professional 3D software, we are able to accurately simulate working designs so that the client is able to view design options and designs in progress.
Non-inflatable
As a design team we always look for practical solutions to a given commission. Some of our work has been outside of the inflatable medium, for example, our futuristic Entrance Tunnel, shown here at the FX International Design Awards. We have also produced fancy awnings and made-to-measure lightweight domes and tents, backdrops and decorative sails, to lighting and projection concepts.
Here is an example of the developmental stages in the design process which enabled us to work closely with the client to achieve exactly what they wanted.
MOON ZOO
Using any number of our extended families of large sculptures we are able to create a complete environment. They can fill an empty space or fit in perfectly with your overall event.
Each sculpture is a beautiful piece of art in it’s own right and all compliment each other perfectly.
By installing intelligent lighting, projectors and speakers inside the sculptures (and discretely around them where necessary) the installation can become a total audio/visual experience, without need for heavy-duty lighting rigs or unsightly black box sound systems.
The environment is complete with our specially made 8-channel stereo sound-track which can run indeterminably, filling the air with eerie ambience and musical fruits.
DJ’s, bands and performers can also play their music from the hidden speakers within these fantastical objects.
Transport your visitors into a wonderful new world where imagination meets reality... Introduce them to "Moon Zoo".
Moon Zoo is a unique and diverse collection of giant inflatable sculptures, celebrating organic and geometric beauty through state-of-the-art technology. Your visitors will wander through this amazing alien environment in awe. Are they from Mars? Are they alive?
Individually, each sculpture is an awesome sight to behold, but all harmoniously come together to create a fantastical garden that seems to question reality as we know it.
Some pieces will explode into movement unexpectedly, some will float weightlessly on a breeze and become dramatically animated in high winds, others are simply magnificent for their sheer scale and perfect geometry. All will, you can be sure, charm even the most sceptical audience.
Moon Zoo is brought to life with an intelligent light show and its own curious musical language.
Create the environment most suited to your event from the pieces featured on the catalogue pages.
SERVICES
HIRE
Many of our pieces are available for dry hire. They are lightweight, compact for transportation and easy to install, often requiring only a single suspension point and safety fix. Our experienced riggers would be pleased to advise you on how to get the best from our inflatables and are available, if required, to make the installation.
COMMISSIONS
We have created many original works including costumes, props and logos. Our designers are happy to work with you to realise your ideas.
Prices quoted are for one 24-hour dry hire period; we also offer discounts for consecutive days or extended hire periods.
Responsibility for the equipment rests with the hirer during the hire period and any loss or damage will be made good by the hirer.
All equipment must be returned on the first working day at the end of the agreed hire period by secure next day courier or Post Office guaranteed delivery.
All transportation costs will be charged to the hirer.
Rigging and accommodation costs are additional where appropriate.
Our full terms and conditions are available on request.
PAYMENT TERMS
A deposit of 30-50% is usually required and the final payment on completion and delivery, unless agreed otherwise.
HEALTH & SAFETY
All of our products are designed with safety and ease of use firmly in mind. Most of our fabrics are inherently fire retardant, that which isn't is treatable with a flameproofing solution. All electrical goods have current British p.a.t. test.
