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Tope started designing events as a hobby while studying for a Masters degree in Architecture.
He caught the balloon bug in 1996 at the European Balloon Symposium and has since traded designing buildings for Balloon Art. He caters to a varied range of decor clientele from his North London Design Studio. Tope's background knowledge of design is evident in all aspects of his work and has earned him the following prestigious awards:
1997 - 3rd place Small sculpture IBAC Chicago
1997 - 1st place Delivery bouquet IPS Birmingham
2000 - Joint "Designer of the year" IBAC Chicago
2002 - 1st place Table Centerpiece IBAC Chicago
2002 - 3rd place Non-Round sculpture 1BAC Chicago
Tope designed the Medieval themed costume party at the 2003 International balloon Arts Convention (IBAC)
His work has also been featured in Balloon Images, Balloon Ideas, Balloon Magic, Balloon and Parties, Party times (UK), and various national and local newspapers.
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