Stars of Design Dinner 2017
Like the real thing, stars of design are forged over years of hard work; the right mix of elements and a little magic. At the D&D Building, our Stars of Design are acknowledged for their accomplishments in Interior Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Product Design, Architecture, Landscape Design, Art and Lifetime Achievement. Now in its 10th […]
DDB Fall Market Sparknotes: The Power of Storytelling
Storytelling has the power to add value to our daily lives. Depth of process transforms a ‘rug’ into a magic carpet – a revolutionary decorative and functional piece of art, hand-spun using artisanal prints and ancient looming techniques. The story behind the person, the product and the process is an art. “Each designer, each room, […]
The Ultimate First Timers Guide to Fall Market
There’s something about fall that makes us feel like it’s time for new beginnings; new opportunities for inspiration, growth and learning. The D&D Building’s Fall Market 2017 is the ultimate tool for a stylish twist on interiors education. This two-day event may be annual, but each year it offers new experiences, expert programming and inspiring […]
Final Chapter: PDC Fall Market Take Aways
Cohen Design Centers’ Fall Market season is a go — but the PDC Fall Market 2017’s “L.A.’s Stories” is a wrap. With over 1,160 happy attendees, Go Design Go can confidently say the L.A. story was well received. Although there was a brief West-Hollywood wide power blackout, the one-day event could not be dimmed. The […]
PDC Fall Market 2017: Something To Write About
Los Angeles has always been something to talk about; and now, more than ever, it’s something to write about. L.A., the vibrantly mixed marketplace for design in all of its’ forms, introduces two new artistic publications to its current repertoire and to the PDC’s Fall Market participants. Meet LALA and DesignLA: each publication shares the […]
PDC Fall Market Showroom Spotlight
With over 100 showrooms featuring events and open houses during PDC Fall Market it’s hard to pick the better from the best! GDG gets in-depth looks at two showrooms that embrace their L.A. stories and are participating in PDC Fall Market. Jobst Blachy, C.E.O for Quintus, a luxury homegood brand featuring everything from tables and […]
Sneak Peak: PDC Fall Market Preview
Come early and stay late at this year’s PDC Fall Market! The PDC and its showrooms are rolling out the red carpet to engage their community of designers with a full day of not-to-be missed programs and events. PDC Fall Market provides a second opportunity during the year to formally invite professionals into the PDC […]
PDC Fall Market Keynote Participants Share Their L.A. Story
Los Angeles is experiencing an extraordinary artistic and cultural renaissance, evident through its reinvigorated creative spirit and elevated global significance. The PDC spotlights the worldwide imprint of this ‘L.A.-centric’ period by featuring the stories of innovators making it happen in the DDB, PDC, DCH and DCOTA’s 2017 Fall Markets. The panelists within the three relevant […]
Gres Up Your Kitchen
Armony Cucine has had quite a year. After receiving the prestigious Sadecc Award, bestowed to Armory Cucine for their newly developed metal lacquer finish, the best kept striving for better. Sadecc is an International European Exhibition held every two years in Lyon, France; their goal is to introduce new state of the arts’ technologies, trends […]
Benjamin Moore: “Live by Design”
The next generation of designers is challenged with a lot more than just incorporating millennial pink into new design. They have to be dreamers, innovators and most importantly, creators. New students from The Alpha Workshops Studio School (AWSS), and their Decorative Arts Instructor, Carol Cannon, joined Benjamin Moore showroom director, Dionne Gadsden to learn about […]