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Design ADAC

Apr 25, 2019 | Atlanta

Thousands of guests, from designers to design enthusiasts, gathered at Design ADAC for three days to explore the fusing of art forms. Attendees celebrated showroom grand openings, the Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards, fascinating discussions with top industry professionals, including designers Bunny Williams, Ashley Whittaker, Peter Dunham, and Markham Roberts, and more.

There were also new experiences for attendees with interactive vignettes throughout the Center—ranging from elegant to unexpected. Attendees had the opportunity to gather with their friends, snap some photos with creative designs, and share their favorite pieces of Spring Market across social media.

“This year’s Design ADAC was a triumphant success,” said Katie Miner, general manager for the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. “It was so inspiring seeing the design community come together to celebrate, grow, and have fun with each other.”

Images by Ben Rose Photography

Katie Miner, Peter Dunham, Jessica Schuster, Ellen McGauley and Tim Daly at the Masters of Design reception at JANUS et Cie

‘Transportative Power of Design’ panelists Meg Braff, Doug Hoerr, Stan Dixon and Steele Marcoux, with Katie Miner (center). The panel was held at Sutherland and Perennials.

‘Time for the Tropics’ panelists Beth Webb, Leta Austin Foster and Ray Booth

Katie Miner, Steve Giannetti, Elizabeth Ralls and Brooke Giannetti

Veranda's Steele Marcoux is interviewed by Business of Home.

The Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year finalists celebration

Katie Miner (second from left) with Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year award winners DJ Betsill, Karen Ferguson and Michael Habachy

A full house for Suzanne Kasler’s panel, ‘Sophisticated Simplicity’

A ‘Sip & Cie’ with Scott Shrader

Selfie! Katie Miner, Lauren DeLoach, Jessica Bradley and Doug Hoerr strike a pose.

Scott Eckman, Bob and Ande Maricich, and Katie Miner

The Pindler team, with Bob Maricich and Katie Miner, celebrated the Pindler grand reopening with a ribbon cutting.

The team at Peace Design celebrated with Kerry Joyce.

A chat with Mr. and Mrs. Howard

Markham Roberts signs copies of his book, ‘Decorating the Way I See It.’

Michael Habachy and the Amuneal team hosted a lunch-and-learn at Habachy Designs + Atelier.

Katie Miner with 2019 Judges Bunny Williams and Roger Siefter

Guests enjoyed a signing event at Ainsworth Noah for Steve and Brooke Gianetti's book ‘Patina Living.’

Dennis Hunt, Suzanne Kasler and Keith Arnold at Keitch Etc.

Lauren DeLoach, Steele Marcoux and Jessica Bradley at a book signing event for both ‘The Decorated Home’ and ‘Movement’

Members of the ‘Celebrating a Return to Pretty’ panel included David Hamilton, Ashley Whittaker, Ellen McGauley, Matthew Carter, Bunny Williams and Chad Holman.