Furnitex & Decoration + Design are presenting a range of seminars, presented by internationally acclaimed speakers, all experts in their relative field of trends, products and colours to the interiors industry.
With three renowned international speakers, exhibition organisers say this year’s seminars are sure to keep attendees glued to their seats.
Below is a preview to the various seminars on offer.
Seminar 1, Thursday 14 July, 11.30am - 12.30pm
THINK INSIDE THE BOX - TREND INSPIRATIONS
Barbara Marshall, Marshall Design; Bree Banfield, Godfrey Hurst Carpets; Linda Fahy, Melba Industries; and Jane Stockel, Sincere Creates & Manufactures.
Discover the inspirations destined to drive our interiors industries into 2006 and beyond. This panel discussion will explore the themes, colours, and innovative products that are set to influence future interiors and interior design projects. Each panel member contributed to the Trend Concertation instrumental in driving the development of the Trend ToolBox that will be launched at the Decoration + Design 05 Trade Fair.
Seminar 2, Thursday 14 July, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
WOOD GRAINS... EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION?
Christian-Olivier Briere, Cobriere & CMG (France
Timber colour and grain always make for a critical choice for interior designers, not just for their own sake but for the influential role they play in the choice of fabrics, colours, and other finishes. Forecasting and creating wood grain designs for laminates is a specialised and exacting process. Christian-Olivier Briere will take us on a journey through the changes in wood grain design in Europe, and reveal a glimpse of the new directions for hospitality and residential furniture.
Seminar 3, Friday 15 July, 11.30am - 12.30pm
COLOURS - THE NEXT WAVE
Mark Woodman, Mark Woodman Design + Color (USA)
Do you need colour in your project, your office, your life? See the “Next Wave” of colour appear before you. Learn about the next big thing in colours and, more importantly, how you can predict future trends. Whatever the source, inspirations for designers and clients abound. Find out about all the upcoming colour directions and what they will mean for interior design, decoration, and your life!
Seminar 4, Friday 15 July, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
EVOLUTION OF PASSEMENTERIE IN A CONTEMPORARY WAY
Michel Van Lathem, Van Lathem (France)
Passementerie: a decoration or adornment, a complete embellishment or accessory for home decoration. Discover the continuously evolving decorative adornments that create atmosphere within the house and lead the emerging trends in decoration. See the natural workings of fabrics with decorative accessories that enhance our interior environments globally.
Exhibition organised by Australian Exhibitions & Conferences .
