Interiors 2011 Seminar Programme Announced
Posted By admin on December 30, 2010
By furniturenews.net, 21/12/2010
A programme of free seminars at interiors 2011 will deliver presentations from the industry’s leading professionals and established companies, covering a comprehensive array of topics and appealing to a wide range of interiors professionals.
Naomi Cleaver, Sally Storey and Oliver Heath are among the well-known interior designers speaking at the show. Naomi will look at the influence of design on the home’s atmosphere, while Oliver will be unlocking the benefits of eco chic, and advising how to combine good design with sustainable solutions. Sally’s seminar will focus on commercial environments, discussing the use of energy-efficient light fittings in hospitality interiors.
Business advice will be offered through seminars on media relations, pricing and creativity. Suzanne Trocme, the editor at large of Wallpaper, will reveal how to be published in the press, and Lloyd Princeton will detail steps to securing optimal pricing. Theo Williams of Habitat will advise on how to implement innovation in the lifecycle of a brand.
A series of seminars will focus on e-commerce, a vital sales platform. Peter Tulin from Culture Label will explain how to set up an e-commerce site, while Sitemakers UK will discuss the best ways of turning the site into a profitable business channel. Charles O’Neil of Lloyd Northover Twentysix will give an informative seminar on the variety of e-commerce retail solutions available, while Susanne Pinter from Incahoots will advice on the best use of e-commerce by smaller or independent retailers.
Continuing the retail theme will be Peter Cross, business partner of Mary Portas, explaining the three pillars of retail strategy, and business strategists Insight with Passion, presenting ways of bringing the shop floor to life.
Global Color Research will present both local and global colour trend predictions for winter 2011 and summer 2012, influenced by differing geographical settings, traditions and cultures. Versatility of colour trends will be presented through applying them to domestic and commercial interiors, architecture and product design.
Representatives of the World Wide Fund for Nature, Lighting Association and Birmingham City University will discuss environmental and technological aspects of designing interiors. Julia Young from WWF will look at the introduction of timber certification and the problem of illegal logging. Dr Jubo Jankovic from Birmingham City University will present an insight into the design of the Zero Carbon House – a 170 year old residence which achieved Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6. Finally, Lawrence Barling from The Lighting Association will give an update on the legal phase out of inefficient lamps and new labelling requirements.
The full seminar schedule will be published in January’s Furniture News.
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