7 unique corporate event ideas (that won’t break the bank)

Big ideas don’t need big budgets. Corporate events are being reimagined thanks to the emphasis on team morale. And it’s not with glitzy venues or endless swag but with clever formats and meaningful connections. 

Whether you’re running a team of ten or a remote workforce spread across time zones, here’s seven unique corporate event ideas (a little different and a lot more memorable) using just a handful of print products and a whole lot of imagination.

Best corporate event ideas using print products

1. The ‘bad ideas’ brainstorm

Not every idea has to be a good one. Actually, the worst ones are often where the magic begins. Flip the script by hosting a playful session where the goal is to pitch the most gloriously awful business ideas your team can dream up. Think: solar-powered pencil sharpeners. A dating app for dogs. Socks that tweet.

Once the ideas are out in the open, take a second look. Within the chaos, there’s usually a spark worth following. It’s creative thinking in disguise.

Why it works: It lowers the stakes and opens the door to real innovation.

MOO it up:

• Flyers to set the tone and outline the rules.
  
• Postcards as mini pitch cards – Name / Tagline / Business model / Worst-case scenario.
  
• Stickers for voting – ‘Most unhinged, ’ ‘Weirdly viable, ’ or ‘Please never build this.’

2. The dream office day

Let your team redesign the workplace. Not just the floorplan, but the culture, too. What would an ideal workday feel like? More co-working cafés? Silent disco brainstorming? No-meeting Mondays? 

This playful exercise opens up space for fresh thinking about how your team works best – and what could make the everyday feel more energizing, inclusive, or fun.

Why it works: You’re inviting employees to co-create culture, not just comment on it. 

MOO it up:

• Notebooks to sketch out workplace utopias – from new rituals to wild design ideas.
  
• Stickers for mood tagging (‘Zen zone,’ or ‘Power hour’).

3. The local impact day 

Do some good, and do it together. Volunteer at a food bank, paint a community center, sort charity donations, or organize a beach clean or litter pick. You might even ask employees to nominate causes that matter to them and build the day around that.

Why it works: Giving back to your local community builds a different kind of bond and gives everyone a break from the usual to-do list. You’re also showing your team that values matter, even when budgets are tight.

MOO it up:

• Eco Flyers to promote the day and share logistics.
  
• Matte Paper Stickers as writable name badges or thank-you tokens.
  
• Water Bottles to stay hydrated as they get to work. 

4. The secret talent show

From home-brewed beer to slam poetry, your team has talents that don’t show up on their resumes. Host a mini talent show – live or virtual – and give everyone the chance to share something unexpected.

Why it works: People love to be seen for who they are beyond the job title. It offers a chance to celebrate each other in a new way.

MOO it up:

• Invitations to spread the word.
  
• Square Business Cards for fun award categories.
  
• Gift Certificates so prize winners can treat themselves to something nice.
  

5. The tiny conference 

Not every conference needs branded lanyards and a giant stage. Instead, host a ‘tiny conference’ where team members give five-minute lightning talks on something they’re passionate about, from productivity hacks to niche obsessions. 

Make it feel official (but low-key) with an agenda, a few fun signs, and maybe a coffee cart if you’re feeling fancy.

Why it works: It gives your team the mic, boosts knowledge-sharing, and celebrates all the different interests that make your workplace unique.

MOO it up:

• Postcards as speaker bios or takeaway summaries.
  
• Notepads to jot down lightbulb moments.
  
• Sticker mementos that say ‘I spoke at TinyConf.’
  

6. The kindness swap

Everyone draws a name and then writes that person a note of appreciation. It could be a thank you for something recent, a compliment on their work, or just something they’ve noticed and admired. Keep it anonymous or not. At the end of the day, hand out the notes and make space to reflect. 

Why it works: Recognition doesn’t always have to come from leadership. When it’s peer-to-peer and totally genuine, it builds trust, warmth, and a sense of belonging.

MOO it up:

• Postcards as the actual notes – short, sweet, personal
  
• Stickers to decorate or seal envelopes

7. The future of work lab

Give your team a blank canvas and ask them: what should the future of work actually look like? What kind of systems, routines, and rituals would help us thrive? Encourage bold thinking and give people space to shape what comes next.

Why it works: Instead of making change from the top down, you’re building a culture of listening and showing that everyone’s ideas have value.

MOO it up:

• Notebooks for sketching and ideation
  
• Flyers to structure the session and guide discussion
  
• Stickers to vote for the most exciting or actionable ideas

Ready to rethink team events? We’ll help you print it

With a few clever print touches, you can bring unique corporate event ideas to life and turn simple concepts into memorable team moments.

Discover how MOO Business Services can support your next team event – no big budget required. To get started, fill out this simple form, and one of our team members will be in touch shortly.