1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Expanding Your Design Firm With a Brick-and-Mortar In today’s digital marketplace, consumers still want to see and feel home furnishings in person, but for designers, doing your homework is critical before opening a store. Join Lori Paranjape, Christopher Kennedy, Bobbi Jo Engelby and Susan Jamieson as they share the ins and outs of opening a shop, including how to combine online and in-store marketing strategies, create a unique customer experience, form design collectives, identify hidden costs, and more. Moderated by Designers Today editor in chief Jane Dagmi; with national media sponsor Aspire Design and Home magazine and co-sponsors Designers Today and IMC–Las Vegas Market. (0.1 CEU) RSVP: LVMKT.com/events Building C, Seminar Room, C174 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Pushing Creative Boundaries A dynamic panel that includes Angela Harris of TRIO Environments, Jason Phillips of Phillips Collection, Shane Mahan of Kitchell Custom Homes and Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture will discuss how new development, architecture and interior design are influencing product design, particularly in hospitality and mixed-use projects. Erika Heet of Interiors magazine will moderate. A special toast and after-party at Phillips Collection will follow. (0.1 CEU) C174
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ANDYZ Awards Celebration Join the celebration feting this year’s ANDYZ Award winners. The top residential, commercial and hospitality design projects will be recognized across 10 categories, submitted by interior designers, architects and design students throughout the Western U.S. Building A, Kitchen and Bath Resource Center
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Meet-and-Greet With Cortney and Robert Novogratz Join celebrity husband-and-wife team Robert and Cortney Novogratz for light bites, exclusive giveaways, and a wallpaper raffle. Known for their popular TV shows, Bravo's 9 by Design and HGTV’s Home by Novogratz, the design duo will be celebrating the launch of their first collection of removable wallpaper for Tempaper, which features a series of 11 whimsical patterns, designed to add bold color and creativity to the everyday lifestyle. Tempaper, C584
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Launch Party for Angela Harris Designer Angela Harris will be on hand at this party celebrating her new line with Phillips Collection. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Phillips Collection, A202 4 p.m. Champagne With Christopher Guy Meet the face behind the name—talk shop with Christopher Guy over a glass of bubbly. RSVP at christopherguy.com. Christopher Guy, A100