Until 1996, when he formally launched his own event design and production firm, Charles Banfield was
one of the nation's best-kept secrets within the world of modern event design.
Working behind-the-scenes and on the front lines of some of the country's biggest
events, Charles honed his skills in event design,
coordination, logistics, and
marketing. At the same time, he was contracted
by clients within other visual fields, who inspired Charles to broaden his expertise to include
photo-styling, store display,
merchandising, and award-winning
tradeshow design while remaining a consultant to some of the
leading retailers, both here in the U.S. and abroad.
Years prior to launching his own company, Charles worked his way through high school by applying what he
learned from his family's construction ventures. At Macy's department
stores, Charles was one of the first designers outside of Polo's corporate offices to work on the
Ralph Lauren Polo Shops.
Later, his retail skills were broadened when he began to work from the ground up with the
M&M's World Store, ESPN Zone,
Disney Quest, Club Disney,
Ethel M Chocolates, and several of the Westfield
Corporation's Shoppingtowns , among others. Between these projects, Charles worked as a
photo stylist, with published pieces in Marie
Clare, McCall's, Sassy,
Family Circle, Woman's World,
Mademoiselle, People, and
In Style.
Soon after, Charles Banfield Consulting debuted, and it didn't take long for him to earn recognition.
Indeed, the company's events were featured on and within the covers of Special Events
Magazine for six consecutive years: December 1998, December 1999, August 2000, March 2001, August
2001, and September 2001, September 2002, March 2003, and April 2003. Charles is now a contributing writer
to Special Events Magazine.
In addition, Charles Banfield Consulting was nominated in four categories for the
2000 Special Events Magazine International Gala Awards, and won
for "Best Dining Table Top Design". In 2001, Charles was honored
with a nomination by Event Solutions Magazine for
"Designer Of The Year". And, for 2002, won the
Gala again for Best Marketing Campaign.
He was a finalist for the Spotlight Award as Event
Producer of the Year for 2002.
Not surprisingly, Charles' design talents extend to his own surroundings. The renovation of his former
1920's Los Angeles home has been featured on Kitty Bartholomew: Your
Home on HGTV, as well as in The Los
Angeles Times, and numerous magazines.
Currently, Charles Banfield is in development on two shows for television.
One is on the art of entertaining and the other is a children's program inspired by his role as an adoptive father.
In Spring 2005, Charles Banfield Productions expanded to Charles Banfield Consulting in order to provide
a wider spectrum of event related services worldwide. Charles Banfield Consulting is now based on Central
Park West and 97th in Manhattan.
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