Star shaped balloons: an accent without extra meaning
A star is convenient because it drags no particular occasion behind it. Unlike a heart or a number it states nothing specific and works as a pure graphic accent, equally at home at a children's party and a corporate event.
The form has one practical characteristic. Its points create a pronounced silhouette that reads well at distance, and for that reason it needs clear space around it.
How to use it
- A single large star as the centre of a display.
- Several stars in different sizes within one palette, to create rhythm.
- Stars among round balloons as a repeating detail.
- A garland where stars appear at regular intervals.
Metallic and chrome finishes perform especially well on this shape. The facets of the points catch light at different angles and produce a shine no round balloon delivers.
Avoid mixing stars with other shaped forms. A heart and a star in one arrangement compete for attention and weaken each other.
Occasions
New Year, birthdays, graduations, children's parties, corporate events, themed evenings.
In New Year decor stars usually appear in gold and silver, where the form supports a theme without stating it outright.
For children's parties bright colours and a large size work best. Small stars disappear into the mass.
At corporate events a star serves as a neutral figure that slots into a brand palette without argument.
The number of points varies between models. A five pointed form is the familiar one and reads faster, while a six pointed version looks more decorative and turns up mostly in winter schemes.
In photographs a star does better at a slight angle to the camera. Facing it square on flattens the shape into what looks like a sticker.
A star explains no occasion, and that is its advantage. It decorates without imposing an interpretation.
Practical notes
Foil stars hold helium longer than latex balloons, so they can be delivered in advance without losing their look.
The points crease easily in transit. Stars travel unfolded rather than bundled with everything else.
Outdoors a flat shape catches wind heavily. Use a heavier weight than a round balloon of the same volume would need.
If an arrangement crosses Yerevan on the day, agree the delivery time in advance.
JFLOO includes star shaped balloons in its selections by shape. Leave clear space around them. This figure needs air for its outline to register.