Interior Designers are invited to join fellow designers for Interior Designer Preview Day at LIGHTOVATION, North America's largest collection of lighting brands and manufacturers.
The day begins at 8:30am with the ASID Breakfast at the Crystorama showroom. Meet the ASID Trend Report Panelists, S. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D., ASID Educator, Shundra Harris, FASID, RID, NCIDQ, Michael Janicek, IES, Kathryn Nelson, ASID, RID, NCIDQ, and Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied before they hit the stage at 10am to share "Highlights of ASID's Top Trends in Interior Design".
10am: Highlights of ASID's Top Trends in Interior Design. Location: TM 4926 - International Pavilion. The American Society of Interior Designers’ (ASID) Trends Outlook report presents the latest changes in our world that impact interior design—including shifts in population, economy, society, lifestyles, methods of work, new technologies, and the environment.
· 11 a.m. ASID Trend Lighting Showroom Tour. Location: Meet at TM 4926 - International Pavilion.
· Noon: Maxim Presents Designer Lunch with Modern Luxury. Location: Maxim showroom (TM 3901).
· 1 p.m.: Form and Function: Insights from Leading Product Designers on the Art and Impact of Light in Interiors with Modern Luxury. Location: TM 3 - N. Elevator Lobby. Join Jane Humphrey of Modern Luxury and top lighting product designers, Chandler McLellan (Hudson Valley Lighting Group | Troy Lighting), David Kitts (Hubbardton Forge), Ryan Saghian (Studio M), and Kelsey McGregor (Alora | Alora Mood), as they explore the latest trends, creative processes, and inspirations behind their work.
· 2 p.m.: Inside the Designer's Vision: A Guided Showroom Tour with Leading Lighting Innovators. Location: Meet in the TM 3 - N. Elevator Lobby. Following the panel, join our featured product designers, Chandler McLellan (Hudson Valley Lighting Group | Troy Lighting), David Kitts (Hubbardton Forge), Ryan Saghian (Studio M), Kelsey McGregor (Alora | Alora Mood) and DMC's Ginger Hartford on a tour of their showrooms.
· 3 p.m.: KEYNOTE: In Conversation with Barclay Butera: Lifestyle, Business, and the Art of Lighting. Location: TM 4 - N. Elevator Lobby. Explore the artistry and business acumen behind Barclay Butera’s renowned design work in this exclusive conversation as Barclay shares his approach to chic lifestyle and luxury design, his collaboration with Fine Art Lamps, and the integral role of lighting in shaping and enhancing spaces.
· 4 p.m.: Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting: Interior Designer & Lighting Happy Hour with Barclay Butera. Location: TM 4705. Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting invites you to the exclusive launch of the Embark Collection by Barclay Butera Couture. Mix & mingle with iconic interior designer Barclay Butera and be among the first to experience the Embark Collection, a breathtaking series of lighting fixtures distinguished by marine-inspired hues, moody amber glass, and contemporary white-chic tones, alongside naturally inspired shapes like waves and sails.
· 4 p.m.: Hubbardton Forge: Your Creativity Unleashed. Location: TM 3725. Wrap up your day with a toast and learn more about SNAPS a new era in versatility. MODULAR. SCALABLE. CUSTOMIZABLE. See the largest product introduction in Hubbardton Forge's history, entering a new half-century of design!
· 4 p.m.: Interior Designer VIP Preview of Luxe Design. Location: TM 1. Dallas Market Center invites Interior Designers for an exclusive preview of Luxe Design in the Trade Mart Pavilion. This juried collection of temporaries features DMC's most prestigious, curated collection of high design home accents, specialty gift & tabletop items. Enjoy drinks, light bites, fun giveaways, and discover unique luxury items to complete every lifestyle design.