NF Forward is a nonprofit organization that hosts a yearly beNeFit gala in Detroit to raise funding to find a cure for neurofibromatosis. Also known as NF, neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves anywhere in the body. While massive medical strides have been made thanks to the work of NF Forward, the fight is not over. 

For its 10-year anniversary, last year's disco-themed beNeFit X gala commemorated a Decade Devoted to Ending NF. This milestone event needed the perfect creative to transport gala guests back to the height of roller-skating parties and the Studio 54 era and set the tone for a glamorous night for the cause. Drawing inspiration from quintessential vinyl album covers of the 1970s, glam metallics, star filters, and curving retro lines abound to lend a look that is undeniably disco. 

I had the honor of working with a talented team of creatives to bring the beNeFit X gala to life. From concepting and designing the invite suite to creating large-scale immersive design for guests to enjoy, working on this gala was glamorous in itself. Once the disco was over, the team was honored with a 2023 Platinum MUSE Award. Click the MUSE icon to learn more.