EVENTS
Events: 2011-2012 Worldwide trade shows and exhibitions
Where to go, what to do, and who to speak to? Trade exhibitions and conferences provide an opportunity to network with professionals in the industry and discover the latest talent to hit the marketplace both here and internationally. Whether it is product design or new concepts for old environments, these shows explore every avenue of design, utilising the very best tools at a designer’s disposal. Each show schedules seminar programmes to inspire and attract debate as well as many networking opportunities within the exhibition venues.
MAISON ET OBJET 9 – 13 September 2011
Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Paris, France
www.maison-objet.com www.meuble-paris.com
Paris is the fashion capital of the world and so, with its’ clever intuition for design and trend spotting, the interiors industry is also lulled here by the creativity and freedom of expression that translates from fashion to furnishings. Show highlights in 2011 include: Inspirations; L’Espace Retail; the Business Lounge and The Labo Materio, which is a library of emerging materials for the industry. A pop-up exhibition by Edouard François entitled ‘The Growing Building’ also features.
DECOREX 2011
London, UK
www.decorex.com
Decorex invites the design community to experience the latest in design trends in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. Exhibitors are handpicked for the show and seminar speakers include our very own designer contributors Tara Bernerd and René Dekker, as well as BIID having representation in the form of member Dan Hopwood. With the London Design Festival beginning a week before on 17th September, Decorex is the perfect opportunity to sit down and take in the wonderful surroundings whilst reviewing all the latest launches that have been on display the week before.
100% DESIGN
London, UK
www.100percentdesign.co.uk
100% Design hits London in September, providing visitors with a comprehensive guide to products aimed specifically at the contract market. Split into three sections of innovations, 100% Design, 100% Materials and 100% Futures cover everything you
22 – 25 September 2011 25 – 28 September 2011 THE SLEEP EVENT
London, UK
www.thesleepevent.com
The Sleep Event includes the fabulous exhibition, the Conference and the European Hotel Design Awards all rolled into one. Here, they focus on the design, architecture and development of hotels across Europe. Each Sleep Event aims to encapsulate the idea of a hotel environment and so The Sleep Hotel is the perfect way of bringing sound ideas and clever innovations right to the forefront of visitors minds. The live hotel environment brings together interior designers and architects and highlights all that is great about hotel design. The seminar theatre runs captivating seminars and talks throughout the show, covering subjects such as new technologies, the subject of sustainability and CPD accredited sessions. The Sleep Event Conference takes a more serious look at the issues surrounding commercial design today. Panelists argue their views and share their knowledge with the crowd, opening up on the important issues of our industry. The European Hotel Design Awards very simply reward fantastic talent and outstanding achievement by recognising architects’ and designers’ work with these prestigious awards.
| INTERIOR DESIGN YEARBOOK | 2012 | 243 23 – 24 November 2011
could need, connecting interior design and architecture with an eclectic mix of products, creativity and new and established talent. This year, 100% Design London has increased its materials exhibitors in line with demand. With an arresting mix of new materials, launches and a feature dedicated to technology and innovation in materials, 100% Design is the source for architects and designers seeking out new companies specialising in materials. With many experts on hand including Middlesex University Professor John Cage, Dr Adrian Bowyer from Bath University Engineering department 100% Materials will see an explosion of talent and live experiments from Chris Lefteriʼs materials laboratory. Getting a step ahead of your competitors? Take a look at 100% Futures, which brings tomorrow''s design superstars in touch with influential manufacturers, retailers, specifiers, press, buyers and the international design community.
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