The Geometry of Great Staging – Precision in Event Design
By Kirk Saboda, Senior Director, Corporate Sales and Enablement, ON Services, March 26, 2025
Celebrated earlier this month, National Pi Day served as a perfect reminder of the power of precision in event production—where every angle, structure, and digital element aligns to create seamless experiences. Just like π (Pi) represents infinite possibilities, great staging is built on principles of balance, symmetry, and intentional design.
Staging is more than just a platform—it’s a storytelling canvas. Every event, from a high-energy product launch to a global leadership summit, relies on geometric precision to enhance visibility, acoustics, and audience engagement.
Engineering the Experience: The Role of Geometry in Staging
Much like an architect designs a structure for both function and beauty, event professionals apply mathematical precision to staging and audiovisual design to elevate the attendee experience.
- Triangles and Structural Integrity – The backbone of stage rigging, trusses, and support systems, triangles provide the strength and stability needed to bring dynamic designs to life.
- Circles and Audience Connection – Circular stage designs eliminate blind spots and foster an immersive 360-degree experience, ensuring no audience member is left out.
- The Rule of Thirds in Visual Design – Borrowed from photography and graphic design, this principle helps create visually balanced layouts that guide the eye naturally across screens, stage elements, and speaker positioning.
Precision in AV and Visual Storytelling
Beyond physical staging, audio visual production follows the same principles of geometry and spatial design to maximize impact.
- Projection Mapping and Perspective Alignment – Digital content is mapped with precision onto three-dimensional surfaces, transforming event spaces into immersive environments.
- Sound Waves and Spatial Acoustics – Speaker placement relies on geometric spacing models to ensure balanced, crystal-clear sound across the venue.
- LED Walls and Pixel Mapping – Grid-based LED screen configurations ensure seamless high-resolution visuals that enhance storytelling.
More Than a Stage: A Platform for Storytelling
Storytelling is at the heart of every event. As Matt Bobryk, Executive Creative Director at ON Services, shared in his recent insights, a well-designed stage isn’t just a platform—it’s an integral part of the story itself.
"For over two decades, I have been immersed in the creative process, shaping stories that resonate and leave a lasting impact both in what we hear and what we see. Storytelling is the heart of human connection, and that narrative comes alive when woven through visually beautiful and compelling experiences."
– Matt Bobryk, Executive Creative Director, ON Services
The difference between a good event and an extraordinary one lies in the details. Whether designing a stunning stage environment, crafting compelling motion graphics, or refining speaker delivery, every element must connect seamlessly to create a captivating and immersive experience.
Shaping the Future of Events
Event technology continues to evolve, and geometry remains at the core of innovative staging solutions. From AI-driven stage mapping to holographic projection design, the future of live events will continue to push boundaries while maintaining the principles of balance and precision.
Precision matters. ON Services is here to shape the stage, amplify the message, and transform the experience.
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Kirk Saboda, Senior Director, Corporate Sales and Enablement, ON Services
Kirk Saboda has more than 20 years of audio visual and technology management to his credit. Kirk’s hands-on management style leads to knowledgeable and effective audio-visual solutions. With ON Services, Kirk leads the corporate staging sales division.
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Main: (770) 457-0966 | Direct: (845) 500-5101
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