A botanical themed wedding designed by Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar
Iranian-born designer Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar does everything from interiors and architectural design to weddings and luxury parties. Here, he shares his predictions on how the event industry will change post pandemic, and reveals the process behind some of his recent projects
If we can say one thing about Covid, it is that it has pushed us to become more aware of our social life and the things we spend time on. Of course, as restrictions lift around the world, there is bound to be some mindless ?panic partying? for a while. After all, we were locked down for a long time, and any event feels exciting, now that we are ?nally free to socialise again!
Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine However, after this ?everything goes? phase, I think we will quickly be reminded of the lessons the pandemic has taught us: to cherish the personal, celebrate the details, be more mindful of our surroundings and appreciate the ?of?ine?.
The Design Process
The process for designing an event is evidently different with every client. You have to dig deep to understand their true wants and needs in order to make their dreams happen. Some clients come with a highly defined idea, but I have found that throughout the process this often changes, as we grow together in bringing the concept to life.

For interiors, it is very dependent on functionality. It?s not just about thinking about what the house can do for you today, but also what you mig...