MAY 18, 2017 An inspiring day of informative seminars by industry leaders, CEU s, line showings of new product introductions and networking. MEDIA SPONSORS
keynote speaker Mary McDonald Decorating Daredevil Enjoy an inspiring journey of fashion, passion and glamorous style with this celebrity Designer. Award winning, internationally published LA based interior designer. One of the stars of Bravo TV s Million Dollar Decorators and Property Envy series. Consistently ranked as one of House Beautiful s Top 100 Designers. Author of Interiors: The Allure of Style from Rizzoli. Honored as one of the top 25 designers by Veranda Magazine. Licensed Collections: Schumacher, Robert Abbey, Patterson, Flyyn and Martin, Chaddock Home.
You Are Invited To a Food Truck Event Lunch is included in your registration. You will receive food vouchers at check-in. Lunch will be served from 11:30-1:30 so that you may eat whenever you wish. Once you have your food, you are welcome to eat within any of the showrooms. Our amazing array of Food Trucks choices: ROLL-IT-UP-SUSHI OPHELIA S BBQ LOBSTER BLISS MOONTIME CREPES MESTIZOS GOURMET FUSION Or enjoy lunch at BOB S FAMOUS SALAD BAR 11:30-12:15 Charles Eisen & Associates, Suite 100W Seminars and presentations will continue non-stop throughout the day. Enjoy desserts and sweets endlessly within the showrooms.
DAY AT A GLANCE Coffee 8:45-9:30 Registration/Check In 8:45-9:30 Keynote Speaker 9:30-10:15 Presentations 10:30-11:15 Presentations 11:30-12:15 Lunch 11:30-1:30 Presentations 12:30-1:15 Collection Presentations 1:30-2:15 Presentations 2:30-3:15 Presentations 3:30-4:15 8:45-9:30 Coffee and light fare. JOHN BROOKS, INC., SUITE L 8:45-9:30 Breakfast LEXINGTON HOME BRANDS, SUITE 102E Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee prior to the keynote speaker. 8:45-9:30 Registration 9:30-10:15 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Mary McDonald, Decorating Daredevil WEST LOBBY An inspiring journey of fashion, passion and glamorous style with this celebrity Designer. 10:30-11:15 Let s Talk Websites! Lauren Klopfenstein, Owner of Lauren Graphics WHITNEY EVANS, SUITE 109E This presentation is a MUST ATTEND. Learn the fundamentals of picking a website platform and hosting company, site optimization and maintenance, staying one step ahead of hackers, formatting dynamically for mobile devices, optimizing search results and keeping Google happy. 10:30-11:15 Sustainability- Separating Fact from Fiction CEU Jeff Lindquist CAI DESIGNS, SUITE 100E Sustainability has gained interest in recent years as recognition of environmental impact from non-sustainable practices becomes an increasing concern. This course presents the facts and fiction beyond sustainability and green products. 10:30-11:15 Up Close and Personal with Mary McDonald Mary McDonald EGG & DART, SUITE 110E Champagne reception. Meet and mingle over a glass of champagne with celebrity interior designer Mary McDonald. 10:30-11:15 Newest and Best of 2017 Cy Hooker, Sales Representative KRAVET, SUITE 101E Cy Hooker will be presenting the Newest and Best collections of 2017. Many of these will be from their European lines. 11:30-12:15 The Passion of Creating Fine Rugs Erbil Tezcan, Owner/Designer of WOOL AND SILK RUGS FLOOR COVERINGS BY CPA, SUITE 116E Area rug industry beacon, Erbil Tezcan, owner/creator of WOOL & SILK RUGS will discuss/share the passionate approach of rug making while presenting his international award winning collections from Nepal & Afghanistan currently curated at the Smithsonian. 11:30-12:15 Bold Living Now: Leading Wide for Design Professionals Nancy Sharp CHARLES EISEN & ASSOCIATES, SUITE 103W Epic change is a reality in today s workplace. In Bold Living Now: Leading Wide for Design Professionals, Nancy Sharp provides the inspiration and tools to stop playing safe and start thinking bold. Come away with a singular strategy to make change an action plan to pursue three bold steps. 11:30-12:15 Lee Industries Rodney Bumgarner and Diane Rowe, LEE Industries COLUMBINE SHOWROOM, SUITE 105E Come to Columbine to see Rodney Bumgarner from LEE Industries put together an eight way hand tied chair, while Diane Rowe will talk about what goes on behind the scenes at LEE with COM fabrics.
11:30-12:15 Fashion to Furniture: The Influence of Fabric Design on Home Furnishings Erin Tsucalas, Product Merchandise Manager Upholstery LEXINGTON HOME BRANDS, SUITE 102E Fashion is on the cutting edge of fabric design, colorways and applications. Learn how these runway styles influence the product development of a furniture collection from Lexington s own Erin Tsucalas. All seminar attendees will receive 10% off their next purchase through June 30, 2017. 12:30-1:15 McGuire CHUCK WELLS & ASSOCIATES, SUITE 101W Details to be announced 12:30-1:15 How It s Made: Luxury Upholstery Phil Brown, Vice President of Upholstery at Century Furniture CENTURY SHOWROOM, SUITE 109W Learn what sets luxury upholstery apart from popular retail brands during a live chair deconstruction. 12:30-1:15 CENTURY Experience Small Batch Interior Paint BENJAMIN MOORE, PROMENADE LOBBY Century is the world s first Soft Touch Matte paint with a never-before-seen depth of color and soft touch finish. Its formulation is so intricately balanced, it can only be made in small batches under the supervision of our master craftsmen. This innovative paint comes in a curated collection of 75 colors that will enrich the palette of every designer. 1:30-2:15 Reclaimed Wood 101 Travis Rue, Owner, Reclaimed DesignWorks RECLAIMED DESIGNWORKS, SUITE T Please join Reclaimed DesignWorks for an introduction to incorporating reclaimed wood elements into your next residential or commercial design. You ll find unique wood options for floors, walls, ceilings, backsplashes, countertops, and much more! 1:30-2:15 Interior Glass Door Solutions Todd Schwartz, Sales Manager, The Sliding Door Company THE SLIDING DOOR COMPANY, SUITE Y Slide into a world of possibilities where cleverly designed glass doors help brighten, divide and define living spaces. 1:30-2:15 The Difference Between Contemporary vs. Modern James Magni, of Magni Home Collection and Magni Kalman Design TOWN, SUITE A Join James Magni, also author of Magni Modernism in the TOWN showroom for his inspiring lecture, The Difference Between Contemporary vs. Modern. Join them for this wonderful presentation. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served. 1:30 2:15 Donghia Spring Collections Carolyn Reed, VP of Sales for Donghia JOHN BROOKS, INC., SUITE L Join them with the always lovely, and ever inspiring Carolyn Reed, VP, CBO Sahco, Rubelli, and Donghia as she presents fabric, lighting, and furniture from the beautiful Spring collections. 2:30-3:15 The History of Fabrics Christopher Renzo SHANAHAN COLLECTION, SUITE 105W How the past is present: How historic influences are present in today s textiles, with specific connections to Old World Weavers and Tassinari collections. 2:30-3:15 Area Environments Diane Perry, Creative Director, Area Environments CARTER, INC., SUITE 113W Area Environments is a creative studio that curates original work from contemporary artists worldwide to produce wallpapers and large-scale murals. Diane will present the artists and works selected for Area Environments Collections V and introduce featured artist Emily Donovan, who will discuss her process using naturally derived dyes. 2:30-3:15 Tommy Bahama Woven Indoor/Outdoor Performance Fabric Launch Mark Knight, Director of Design WESCO/RM COCO DÉCOR, LTD,. SUITE 104W Come to the Wesco showroom as Mark Knight, Director of Design for RM COCO DÉCOR Ltd., premiers this worldwide exclusive performance fabric collection. Designed in partnership between the design studios of Tommy Bahama and RM COCO, these vibrant fabrics are woven with Sunbrella yarns for superior performance and cleanability.
2:30-3:15 Ispirazione di Design dal Italia Maurizio Batilossi, Rug Designer & Stephanie Holmes, Partner & Creative Director ORGANIC LOOMS, SUITE 103E Attend a live Skype with the designer from our latest collection Batilossi. From his design studio in Italy, he will speak about the design inspiration, process and manufacturing of their latest collection. A slideshow of his entire collection and view of the inventory will follow. Organic Looms is giving a 4 x6 rug away in a business card drawing for those who attend their presentation. 3:30-4:15 The New Scalamandre Chris Renzo, Scalamandre West Coast PHOEBE MARSH, SUITE 111E Gabriele Roscioli will be travelling from Rome, to show the new Colony Roma collection. Christopher Renzo will be showing the New Scalamandre collection. 3:30-4:15 Artistry Meets Innovation: Designing with the Newest Tile, Stone & Glass CEU Josh Levinson, President Wholesale Artistic Tile DECORATIVE MATERIALS, SUITE 121E Tile, stone and glass are now available in formats never before accessible to designers and architects. This CEU will review the newest products and discuss where to specify them and give guidance on proper installation and care. 3:30-4:15 Edelman Leather Line Showing Barbara Rynn EDELMAN LEATHER, SUITE 108E Visit Barbara at the Edelman Leather Showroom for a Line Showing featuring Kyle Bunting rugs, walls, upholstery. Enjoy a champagne toast to Kyle Bunting s new line for Edelman Leather. 3:30-4:15 Elements of Design: Designing Globally, Making Locally Sally Thomas Cooper HOFF MILLER, SUITE 106E Come meet co-founder Sally Thomas Cooper and hear more about how a love of design and materials led to a global voyage of artisanal discovery. throughout the day... Enjoy sweets and refreshments in all showrooms throughout the day. Lexington Home Brands SUITE 102E Lexington Home Brands is raffling off a $1,500 gift card to use towards your next purchase. Stop by their showroom to drop off your business card and enter to win! Lexington will also be serving small bites throughout the day. Benjamin Moore PROMENADE LOBBY Throughout the day Benjamin Moore will be giving away Century Large-Sample Designer Color Selectors. evening parties Evening Reception 4:15 to 6:00 JOHN BROOKS, INC., SUITE L See Paul Ferrante at it s finest as John Brooks and Elizabeth Caplan National Sales director of Paul Ferrante unveil their newly remodeled gallery at an evening reception. Cocktails at CAI 4:15 to 6:00 CAI DESIGNS, SUITE 100E Join them for cocktails to wrap up the market! Taco Bar 4:15 to 6:00 PHOEBE MARSH, SUITE 111 Taco Bar with beverages hosted by Phoebe Marsh
Register online or return this form along with your payment RSVP is required and seating for the keynote speaker will be limited Spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis Events and times are subject to change No refunds for cancellations. REGISTRATION - $34 Register online: denverdesign.com/events Or mail form and payment to Denver Design District, Attn: LAUNCH 595 South Broadway, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80209 You may also download this form at: denverdesign.com QUESTIONS? 303-282-3234 First name Last name Company Address City, State, Zip Email Phone Yes, I will be attending the Food Truck Event Yes, I would like to attend the Keynote Presentation. Please note: Seating is limited