Lantern festival planning starts with a usable venue brief. For a park, zoo, shopping mall, resort or public space, describe the place, the intended visitor experience and the scope you want a supplier to review. A short, well-structured brief makes the first design discussion more specific.
1. Make the site plan useful
Share a plan with a scale or known dimensions, supported by photographs taken from several viewpoints. Mark proposed entrances, paths, display zones and the areas that must stay accessible. An annotated sketch can support an early conversation if a detailed plan is not yet available.
2. Describe the venue and its operating needs
- Parks and zoos: identify visitor routes, existing planting and areas the display must avoid.
- Shopping malls: identify entrances, shopfront visibility, normal circulation and available installation windows.
- Hotels and resorts: show guest arrival points, event spaces and the atmosphere you want the display to support.
- Public authorities and event planners: identify the review team, event dates and the information required for procurement.
3. Give the theme a clear purpose
Describe the story, season or visual direction you want to explore. Select a few relevant animal, floral, character or decorative lighting references from the product collection. Explain which elements are essential and where you welcome alternatives. Confirm that you are authorised to use any supplied artwork.
4. Record dates, access and site information
- Country and location, venue type, approximate dimensions and available photographs.
- Planned opening date, access windows, removal date and storage arrangements if known.
- Known power locations, ground or mounting conditions and any site restrictions for professional review.
- Requested scope: concept discussion, fabrication, packing, shipping, assembly support or other agreed services.
5. Connect the brief to a reviewable proposal
Ask the proposal to connect each display to a location on the plan. Request the dimensions, quantities, finishes and scope assumptions for the proposed version. Keep unresolved items visible so a concept image is not mistaken for an approved specification.
Questions to settle before the next step
Can I start without a detailed site plan?
Yes. Begin with approximate dimensions, photographs and an annotated sketch. Record what still needs measuring before the design and quotation are confirmed.
What should an initial lantern project enquiry contain?
Include your country, venue, intended theme, approximate space and planned opening date. State which design and delivery services you want to discuss.
Does a planning example represent a completed Jingquan project?
A labelled illustrative layout is a planning aid. Use named project records and original project films to review published examples of past work.
Bring your project into the conversation.
Share your country, venue, planned dates and selected references. Include a plan or photographs when available so the proposed design and scope can be reviewed.
