EMBER

PROJECT CONCEPT · NOV 2026

IGNITION — Four chapters of Ember

Current status: proposed concept, not a booked or funded event. Planning direction: The Spark (arrival), The Rise (art and interaction), The Flame (performance), The Afterglow (community and feedback). Pilot concept: 120 guests, 3.5 hours, approx. $5,300 illustrative budget. Research markets: Atlanta, Austin, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. No real Ember Hall location has been selected.

PROGRAMMING BRIEF

The Four Chapters of IGNITION

CHAPTER 01 — THE SPARK: welcoming arrival, ember-lit identity, and optional Spark Card. CHAPTER 02 — THE RISE: interactive art, creative demonstrations, and an optional Spark Wall. CHAPTER 03 — THE FLAME: a coordinated live performance integrating music, movement, visual storytelling, and warm architectural light. CHAPTER 04 — THE AFTERGLOW: a calmer creator lounge, community connection, and voluntary event feedback. All experiences should support accessible participation and avoid pyrotechnics or unnecessary strobe effects.

APPAREL REFERENCE / DESIGN STUDY

Core Collection today — Zuri's next spark tomorrow

Treat the supplied Core Collection sheets as the design reference, not the generated composite. Core hoodies: Cinder/black, Flare/red, Forge/maroon and Kiln/sandstone — each retains its own assigned chest, sleeve, back and label designs. Core joggers include black, grey heather and red references, preserving the correct sun emblem, vertical flame/IX motif, cuffs, drawcord and plain back for each colorway. Zuri's on-screen design work is a separate R&D tease for a possible future drop: no product or launch date has been announced. The Ember Hall image is a concept visualization, not inventory proof.

UPPER DECK / V.I.P. CONCEPT

Upper Deck — a different view of the same flame

The proposed Upper Deck is an elevated VIP destination inside Ember Hall, not a separate event. The concept includes balcony views overlooking the main sun-emblem floor and stage; comfortable couches for couples and small groups; individual chairs and cocktail tables for solo guests; premium apparel display cases; and a dedicated bar. It is envisioned for conversation, pre-show gathering and selected member experiences. The accessibility, bar licensing, membership permissions, size and exact benefits remain subject to design and feasibility review. Upper Deck is not open or bookable.

SPATIAL EXPERIENCE / CONCEPT

The ground floor — the room that brings everyone together

Ember's sun emblem sits at the center of a flexible event surface. Large matching banners hang above, with a working performance stage at one end, a downstairs bar along the side and social seating around the perimeter. The design balances movement and comfortable places to pause; staging, floor finishes, clearance, crowd capacity and accessibility need to be validated for any real property.

VENUE PROGRAMMING / CONCEPT

One space, many expressions

Ember Hall is imagined as a multi-purpose venue, not an always-on concert hall. Possible configurations include live performance, creative markets and collection showcases, talks and workshops, private celebrations, and supervised Nerf-style games or laser tag. Each requires its own room setup, equipment, safety plan, staffing and operating rules. These are ideas to test with members, not an announced event schedule.

DESIGN LAB / FUTURE COLLECTION

Zuri's atelier — something new is taking shape

The designer scene gives a glimpse of Zuri developing future Ember apparel. The image is intended as a story teaser, separate from the current Core Collection; details in future-drop sketches are exploratory and should not be mistaken for finished product artwork, a confirmed release, or early-access inventory. The approved Core hoodie and jogger references stay visible below for accuracy.

PLANNING BUDGET

Indicative Pilot Economics

Illustrative, not quoted or funded: target 120 guests, a 3.5-hour guest experience, and an approximately $5,300 research pilot budget: venue $900; sound/lighting $700; performers/host $800; staff/security $750; immersive design $500; photo/video $300; marketing $250; insurance/permits/licensing $300; ticket fees/supplies $300; contingency $500. A hypothetical 120-ticket pricing mix would gross $5,600; sponsorship would be additional but is not assumed or secured.

RESEARCH DESIGN

What We Will Measure

Pre-event: interest by city, ticket willingness to pay, artist and partner interest. During the experience: arrival flow, engagement with each of the four chapters, accessibility and wayfinding observations, staffing and production needs. Afterward: guest rating, favorite chapter, intent to return, creator feedback, and full cost reconciliation. Proposed success targets: 100+ paid attendees, 4.3/5 guest rating, 60% positive return intent, and 40+ completed survey responses. These are targets only.

PILOT OPERATIONS

Eight-Week Preparation Path

Weeks 1–2: validate demand, partners and concept. Weeks 3–4: obtain venue and staffing quotes, review permissions, secure a feasible budget. Weeks 5–6: confirm creative programming, build/installations, ticketing and communications. Weeks 7–8: rehearse, check accessibility and safety, launch only if feasible, and collect structured evidence. After the event: reconcile finances and issue a research report. No event date has been announced.