2012 SEMINAR PROGRAM
The AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR & DECORATION + DESIGN have developed a reputation for delivering an outstanding line up of leading design thinkers from across the globe who present inspiring and thought-provoking seminars as part of the three day International Industry Seminar Series. These interesting forums provide the interiors industry with some valuable insights and worthy discussion points about topics and trends affecting the industry.
Held concurrently within the Trade Fairs, located in the Auditorium at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, the Seminar Series deserved it's reputation as 'not to be missed' for great educational and networking opportunities within the industry.
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In 2012 we welcomed a stellar line-up of experts, bringing their knowledge and years of experience to the Sydney Exhibition Centre as part of the INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY SEMINAR SERIES. |
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CREATING A SUPER STAR INTERIOR
MARTYN LAWRENCE BULLARD (USA) - Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design
Designer to the stars Martyn Lawrence Bullard knows how to create a knock out, bold and individual space. His celebrity homes include Sir Elton John and David Furnish, Cher, Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne, Ellen Pompeo, Cheryl Tiegs and fashion icon Tamara Mellon of Jimmy Choo, to name a few. Join Martyn on this special occasion during his first Australia visit to have a conversation with us and take us on a journey through his impressive portfolio of award winning work and understand how he approaches each design project. In addition, Martyn will also share his key learnings on how he has been able to build his design and lifestyle brand.
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CLASSIC CHIC - THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS OF INTERIOR DESIGN
SUZANNE TROCMÉ (UK)
Join esteemed author, furniture designer, and lauded authority on architecture and design, Suzanne Trocmé, as she discusses the pivotal and continuing role of classic, contemporary style in the 21st century - from Greek thinking to the Golden Ratio, from Palladio to Pawson and the accent on human behaviour, light, space and mathematics.
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DESIGN FUTURES PRESENTS THE COLLECTOR, THE CREATOR AND THE CONNOISSEUR
GENTY MARSHALL (AUS) - New Black Global Trends
Take a glimpse behind closed doors as Australian trend forecaster, Genty Marshall, shows how our obsession with private spaces is influencing international trends for 2012/13. With the success of online publishing we are now being offered countless invitations into the personal worlds of interesting people. In this third edition of Design Futures we look at what it is that makes real, lived in spaces so seductive and how this is changing the way we design. The Collector, The Creator and The Connoisseur presents three distinctive ways of relating to design and demonstrates how individual aesthetics are becoming design profiles.
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CREATING LUXURY IN INTERIORS - panel discussion
MELINDA ASHTON TURNER (AUS) +
CHELSEA HING (AUS) +
SARAH DAVISON (AUS)
Enjoy a thought provoking panel discussion on luxury. Melinda, Sarah & Chelsea will give their individual opinions on what luxury means to them, whilst giving tips and advice on how to create luxury in interiors by using beautiful objects and materials that are luxurious to the touch and the eye. Learn how to create luxury in interiors by understanding that luxury is relative to the individual and can be achieved in the same space on many different levels.
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LIGHTING - THE CORNERSTONE OF INTERIOR DESIGN
PETRA KLEEGRAEFE (AUS) - Architectural Lighting Design
Lighting is the cornerstone of interior design, creating the ambience and distinction within the four walls. Petra Kleegraefe takes us on a journey of how lighting shapes our interiors and the impact lighting can have on us. Hear practical tips and information to plan for clever lighting designs to create the perfect interiors.
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