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The Dutch Touch

19 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Antonia Wormer ; Jasper Udink ten Cate ; Margriet Vollenberg ; Marijn Muller ; Rebecca Thienes ; Rick Tegelaar ; Vincent van Herk
The Dutch edition at ICFF showcases the best of contemporary design from the Netherlands. But what is the power of Dutch design? Why does ... More...

The Internet's Impact on the Furnishings Industry

19 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Cristina Miller
At 1stdibs, we believe the internet will reinvent every industry. We’ve seen this with Netflix and the traditional movie rental market, Uber ... More...

Aging in Place in an Urban Environment: New Design Solutions (ASID)

19 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jennifer Quail, ASID ; Leanne Rigosu, ASID, CID, CAPS ; Lisa Blecker ; Richard Rosen, AIA, LEED AP
How do we design housing to accommodate multiple generations with different needs, incorporating cutting-edge solutions for flexibility and accessi... More...

All Together Now: Discover the Extraordinary Power of Collaboration

19 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Arianne Nardo ; David Charette ; Eric Chang ; Jay Britto ; John Lyle ; Kyle Bunting
BRITTO CHARETTE principals Jay Britto and David Charette have assembled an extraordinarily talented panel of their peers to discuss how collaborati... More...

Artisans of Influence

19 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Carol Kurth ; Evan Geoffroy ; Kathryn Given ; Michael Hirschhorn ; Vidal Sasson
Join Luxe Interiors + Design Senior Design + Market  Editor, Kathryn Given and design professionals Carol Kurth of Carol Kurth ... More...

Why Some Designs Stand the Test of Time

19 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Bob King ; Julie Lasky
While many things in the office have changed, some pieces have stood the test of time. Niels Diffrient, the legendary designer behind Humanscale&rs... More...

Outdoor Living: The Ultimate Amenity

19 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Daniel Germani ; Helene Oberman ; Kerry Kellie ; Stephanie Sarkies
The growing demand for high-style and high-function outdoor living spaces presents an opportunity for a new revenue stream for designers and archit... More...

The Five Levels of Smart Home

19 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jay Minsky
Smart homes are all the rage today, but do you really know the difference between smart things and a truly smart home? Come lea... More...

CEU: Social Media by Design: How to Cultivate your Online Presence (IIDA)

20 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Allison Brown ; Angie Lee, AIA, IIDA ; Iva Kravitz ; Ryan Ben
This course is CEU credited - Class Code: CC-109306-1000 Understanding and leveraging social media can be a difference maker in any designe... More...

Striking a Balance – How Smart Home Products are Changing the Way We Design Spaces

20 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Ed Blair ; Matt Emmi ; Melissa Andresko ; Mori Button ; Yenieneh Yesus
Consumers are expected to spend $4.6 billion on smart home products in 2019 (source: Consumer Technology Association). With this rising demand for ... More...

Advancing Health Through Better Buildings

20 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Alyssa Fanelli ; Blake Jackson ; Kent Hikida, AIA ; Mark Strauss
We are inside a building for 90% of our lives, impacting our physical, emotional, and mental health . This Expert Panel brings to life the NEW wa... More...

Creating Purpose-Driven Spaces: What Does it Look Like to Leverage Design for Good? (ASID)

20 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Meena Krenek
Human emotion is uniquely tied to human behavior. An individual’s emotional connection to a space, environment, or culture can provide a stro... More...

KEYNOTE // One-on-one conversation with Piero Lissoni

20 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): DAVID KAUFMAN ; PIERO LISSONI
Not lost in translation //  Italian architect and designer Piero Lissoni has opened up shop in New York City as his global portfolio of wor... More...

Wellness in Living: Elevating Design in Affordable Housing

20 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Amanda Kaminsky ; Anna Obraztsova ; Christoph Stumph ; Deborah Rose ; Elena Brescia ; Sara Agrest AIA, IIDA, LEED AP ; Thomas Ciano
Affordable housing has evolved significantly over time. While always rooted in providing low- and moderate-income Americans with a home that is wit... More...

Dematerialized / Rematerialized

20 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Royce Epstein
We are living in a time of great change, where the natural and digital worlds have collided and humanity is facing uncertainty and turmoil. We have... More...

What is “Modern” design today?

20 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Cheryl Eisen ; Ivonne Ronderos ; Monique Valeris ; Rio Hamilton
The term “modern” has become an elusively interpreted descriptor- but what does it really mean? Join celebrity interior designer, Chery... More...

How timeless design influences modern day trends

21 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Adam Meshberg ; Bill Hilgendorf ; Brett Beldock ; Jason Miller ; Morris Adjmi ; Zachary Kussin
What is considered “timeless design” in today’s modern-day world? Are there features of the home people lean towards for a more c... More...

What’s New, What’s Next in Hospitality

21 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Chiara de Rege ; Christopher Wheeler ; Kane Sarhan ; Matthew Goodrich ; Stacy Shoemaker Rauen
From integrated wellness programs to hybrid spaces, the lines between hospitality and other design disciplines continue to blur. The end result: ex... More...

Business Skills for Creatives: What You Need to Know About Contracts and Fees (ASID)

21 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Phyllis Harbinger
The contract between you and your client is a legal document, and plays a critical role in setting the tone for the relationship with your client a... More...

Conversation with Lauren Rottet: Authentic Design

21 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lauren Rottet ; Paul Makovsky
Lauren Rottet: Authentic Design: An interview with Contract's Designer of the Year and Hall of Fame architect, interior designer ... More...

Errata : Books do Clutter a Room

21 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andres Izquierdo ; Jorge Penadés ; Miguel Leiro ; Natalia Torija ; Nelson Harst ; Pablo Alabau ; Tomas Alonso
Presented by Contract Magazine, Pin Up Magazine, Interiors from Spain Errata is an exhibition hosted at Mast Books, celebrating an assembla... More...

KEYNOTE // Conversation with Marcel Wanders

21 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Cindy Allen, Hon. IIDA ; Marcel Wanders
Join internationally-renowned product and interior designer Marcel Wanders in conversation with Cindy Allen, Editor-in-Chief, Interior Design &... More...

Collaboration Case Study - How brands are increasingly leveraging the growing capabilities of local fabricators to differentiate their spaces through custom furniture.

21 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brooks Morelock ; Kate Velasquez ; Laura Bindloss ; Magdalena Sartori ; Mark Jupiter ; Suzette Subance
Despite having more options than ever before, major brands in New York and beyond are finding value in differentiating their spaces through custom ... More...

There's No Place Like Work: Designing an Office That Feels Like Home

21 May 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Brad Sherman ; Jeff Miller ; Nina Etnier ; Paul Makovsky
As the delineation between work and life blurs, "resimercial" office design reflects the changing needs of the workspace. This hybrid tre... More...

Brazilian Design: Aesthetics and Technique

21 May 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Andrew Joseph ; Guilherme Wentz ; Guto Indio da Costa ; Jader Almeida ; Ricardo Bello Dias
Everything in Brazil is a mixture: accents, climates, ideologies, landscapes. With a laboratory of ideas as vast as our demographic boundaries, our... More...

Patronage and Reciprocity – conversations between makers and designers

21 May 19
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker(s): Adam Hunter ; Adam Kamens ; Amy Lau
The presumption that “what you see is what you get” when it comes to design is changing. With increasing frequency, there are two-way c... More...

Living in a Box: Big ideas for small spaces

22 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Anna Fixsen ; Daniele Busca ; Elisa Orlanski Ours ; Jenn Chang ; Yorgo Lykouria
54% of the 7.6 billion humans on earth live in cities; by 2050, that number is expected to rise  to 66% of a forecasted world population of 9.... More...

Through the Eyes of an Architect: 2019 AIANY Design Award Winners, Interiors

22 May 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Andrea Steele, AIA ; Faith Rose, AIA ; Hayes Slade, AIANY President ; Jeremy Barbour, AIA ; Marta Sanders, AIA
Presentations of shortlisted 2019 AIANY Design Award Winners, Interiors by NY Architects and AIA members. The presentations will be followed by a d... More...

Spirit of Place

22 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Chad Oppenheim
While are the most connected species to ever roam this planet, possessing the technological ability to experience the world beyond our ph... More...

Women at work: you've launched your design business, now what?

22 May 19
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): Andrea Claire ; Dianna Karvounis ; Jay Sae Jung Oh ; Mel Studach ; Vivian Philippa
As any founder would attest, the real challenges of owning a product design firm don’t begin until after the confetti from launch day settles... More...

Resilient Design

22 May 19
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): BRENT CAPRON
What are the specific environmental concerns, and how do they vary by region? What are the most pressing concerns of the audience’s clients? ... More...