marketplace design center merchandise mart
The Marketplace Design Center in The Merchandise Mart hosted the
Philadelphia hosted its Designer Work- fourth annual Design Chicago, an in-
shop Series featuring noted author and terior design fair that brought together
designer Hutton Wilkinson. Wilkinson the best and brightest from the interior
is an accomplished designer and author design industry. This year’s event fea-
with a passion for the history of design tured renowned keynote speakers, in-
that matches his talent. His new book novative CEU-accredited seminars and
“More is More” is the second volume new product introductions from more
of a series looking back at the life and than 50 showrooms.
times of his famed design partner Tony The three-day celebration was a high-
Duquette, with personal stories and an- light for any Midwest interior designer,
ecdotes to accompany a thorough his- offering a glimpse into the future of in-
tory of Duquette’s life. Wilkinson gave terior design. The keynote speakers in-
a lecture on the book and spoke to lo- cluded interior designer Barbara Barry
cal designers about the importance of and Metropolis magazine editor Susan
Duquette’s design accomplishments, Szenasy. Barry discussed her aesthetic
including his designs for the theater, vision and what she sees in the future
jewelry, events and interiors. He also of design and Szenasy stressed the need
stressed the importance of preserving for more design research. Michael Del
interior design history. A reception and Piero, Richard Abrahamson and Jes-
book signing followed the lecture, al- sica Jubelirer were awarded the Ones to
lowing designers to meet Wilkinson Watch Award during the event.
and discuss the book.
Top row (left to right): Barbara Barry, designer
Top row (left to right): Barbara Wallace at the
and keynote speaker, John H. Brennen III, exec-
book signing; John Dowd and Jane Lyons;
utive vice president of MMPI, Rachel Kohler of
Middle row: Hutton Wilkinson stops for a
Kohler; Mary Ella Gabler instructs guests in the
photo with guests; A guest smiles for a photo
How to Dress a Beautiful Bed Seminar; Middle
while waiting to have her book signed; Bot-
row: Designers check out the new Members
tom row: Aimee Lewis and Parisa Abdollahi;
Lounge at the Merchandise Mart; Guests min-
Guests mingle during the event; Denise Fike
gle between presentations; Bottom row: Guests
gets her copy of Duquette’s book signed.
view one of the many presentations; Hands on
instruction during a seminar for interior design-
ers; Valerie Moran provides instruction during
the Lasting Luxury Seminar.
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