May 14, 2019
FIANDRE
12:30
36 E 31st St
#2FL, New York, NY 10016
GROW YOUR BRAND WITH INSTAGRAM: Masters of Instagram Share Inside Secrets to Make a Gram Slam!
What are leading design brands doing to gain loyal and flourishing followers?! In the changeable social media landscape, are there really best practices to grow engagement — and can you incorporate them into your own strategy? #YesandYes! These masters of Instagram will share their insider secrets and tips to position your own brand to grow engagement, sales and business. Join our panel of experts including Kathy Kuo of Kathy Kuo Home; and Malene Barnett of Malene B Ateliers and founder of the Black Artist + Designers Guild. Moderated by luxury home & shelter publicist and style writer, Byron Cordero.
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REJUVENATION
3:00
3 W 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
DESIGN TO OUTSHINE: Stand Out From The Competition With Custom Creations
The Internet offers consumers an excess of home furnishings. But only you the designer hold the invaluable gift of discovering and realizing each client’s unique needs and creating custom designs accordingly. Designing stunning custom made and site-specific designs will always set you apart. It can also be a daunting and delicate process. The slightest mismeasure and/or miscommunication can lead to costly consequences (from your coffer) and worst, a dissatisfied client. Our panel of distinguished designers and experts will discuss the process of designing and executing flawless custom creations including best practices to convey your vision, as well as how to use your designs to promote your brand. Glenn Gissler will lead the conversation with eminent designers, Kiki Dennis, Fawn Galli, Gideon Mendelson, and Michael Tavano.
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TOTO
5:30
20 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
CONSCIOUS DESIGN: Creating Spaces that Enhance the Wellbeing of Your Clients As Well As the Planet
In today’s changeable times and amidst complex global concerns, the need is greater than ever for personal spaces that feel calm and safe and that have minimal impact on our precious planet. Join us for an essential and dynamic discussion with designers integrating cutting-edge concepts in sustainability and wellness to create not only beautiful spaces, but spaces that are also healing and empowering. Our panel of experts will share invaluable insight into current trends and ways you can make a difference with your design: gallery owner and designer with focus on universal design and sustainable sources, Arlene Angard; Healthcare Architect at Array, Danei Cesario; Landscape Architects principal, Janice Parker; The Turett Collaborative: Architects, Interior Designers principal, Wayne Turret.
