Billy Butchkavitz

Event designer Billy Butchkavitz is most known for the highly produced events he has developed for HBO over the course of more than two decades. These events include the annual Golden Globes and Emmy bashes that are hosted by the network. The head of Billy Butchkavitz Design, who is headquartered in Los Angeles, offers this description of his design philosophy: "bold pattern, texture, and color." He draws inspiration for his work from architecture, fashion, gardening, art, vintage movies, and international marketplaces and fairs. My sources of creative inspiration include works of art, buildings, people, and clothes. When I want to really get my creative juices flowing, nothing beats visiting a market or bazaar in a different country, such as the Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok, the San Telmo Sunday Fair in Buenos Aires, the Chandni Chowk Market in Old Delhi, or the Hippie Fair Crafts Market in Rio de Janeiro.