2009 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY SEMINAR SERIES

The 2009 International Seminar Series Program will be announce in late 2008, offering attendees an series of informative, interesting and innovative seminars including the latest colour and product directions.

To give you an idea of the caliber of speakers please see the below summary of 2008 presentations;

2008 International Industry Seminar Series

Global Colour Design & Inspiration
Kaye Gosline, Creative Director, Milliken Floor Covering (USA)

A stunning visual presentation of global trends, and a fresh perspective on colour with an emphasis on the newly released key colour report from Heimtextil 08. 

 

Trend Directions in Global Home Furnishings
Michael Leow, Global Colour Research (UK)

Based on the Mix Interior Colour Forecasting book, Michael Leow from renowned London based forecasting company Global Color Research explores directions, influences & trends in home furnishings. 

 

Environmentally Sustainable Design –
Designing Homes that Don’t Cost the Earth
Andreas Sederof, Director, Sunpower Design

Join Andreas Sederof as he explors how sustainable homes can look great as well as perform efficiently.  Learn the basic principles of environmentally sustainable design and how these principles can be integrated into architecture and design.

 

Surrounds from Runway to Wall, 2008-09 Forecast
Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour & Communications Manager, Dulux Australia

Experience what's hot, what's not and what's coming in colour from an Australian perspective and how these colours create stunning interiors.  Learn how fashion, technology, the environment & consumer attitudes influence & inspire future colour trends.

 

Nesting with Nature – Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
Wendy Clarke, Director, Dirtscape Dreaming

Join Wendy Clarke as she explores the emerging trend of environmental issues becoming a major factor in the design of indoor and outdoor spaces. Discover how to move away from contemporary, fabricated materials such as stainless steel to the use of natural, organic materials with a contemporary edge.  

 

2008 Seminar Series is Supported by
www.homebeautiful.com.au