IIDEX MEDIA UPDATE : DESIGN SEMINARS

by IIDEX/NeoCon Canada on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 5:15pm IIDEX Media Update: Design Seminars IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2011 has programmed a stellar line-up of seminars to further the dialogue and learning in architecture, design, lighting and facility management. This marks the beginning of a series of seminars that follow a general theme. Visit iidexneocon.com to learn more. T11 - Designing for Authenticity: Creating Emotional, Cultural and Physical Spaces that Resonate with Users In the design industry, space usually refers to the physical space that surrounds us: our buildings, landscapes and overall environment. But to achieve resonant designs, designers need to look at space in a broader sense. Emotional space is where our individual needs, desires and aspirations exist. Cultural space is where individuals act and interact within a community of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices. Physical space is where emotional and cultural spaces exist and flourish. By understanding these three spaces, the roles they play and how they work together, designers can design toward authentic experiences that truly connect with users. Speaker: Christine Astorino is chairman and CEO of fathom, a Pittsburgh-based firm that calls upon deep user-centered research, sensory exploration and multidisciplinary talent to deliver research, design and strategy. Fathom designs environments, brands, products and services in various markets, including healthcare, education, sports, technology, entertainment, urban design, hospitality, nonprofits and finance. Christine holds a degree in landscape architecture from Pennsylvania State University and New Zealands Lincoln University.

T12 - Megatrends for Interiors 2013 This presentation will provide a detailed projection of the design directives influencing interior dcor for commercial and residential environments in 2013. Focusing on key drivers such as colour, materials, patterns, hardlines, softlines, fixtures and lighting, it covers all the bases. Attendees will discover how to translate elements from four megatrend themes into fresh, innovative products; how these all-encompassing themes relate back to design elements in a specific environment; and the way colour palette relates back to other elements in each design story. Speaker: Jamie Thomas is trend director with Stylesight, in New York. Jamie keeps her antenna up on all the daily happenings in the fashion industry and offers insight into the connection between all elements of trend, from developing consumer behaviours, design megatrends and forecasts to global street styles. Jamie previously worked for trend-forecasting firm Paul Pelssers, where she provided content for the companys New York Retail Report magazine.

F03 - Space on the Go: Designing and Managing Space for a Mobile Workforce As more and more companies look to increase the mobility of their workforce, there are new challenges their facilities, real estate, HR and IT teams need to face. These include finding the right candidates, enabling remote access, changing the way people are managed, and designing and assigning space (or not) and finding ways to track, monitor and manage it. This presentation will cover the reasons why we need mobility, including work-life integration, economics and sustainability. Attendees will explore the impact the mobility worker will have on the workplace, the new demands of workspace and how these demands can be met. Speakers: Kay Sargent, IIDA, CID, LEED AP, is Principal of IA Interior Architects, in Washington, DC. She studied at Virginia Commonwealth University and Parsons School of Design. Kay has been practicing for 25 years and specializes in working with government agencies and corporations. Her areas of expertise include security design and workplace strategies. Jeffrey Gay, Senior Associate with IA Interior Architects, studied architecture at Tulane University. With over 20 years of architectural and interior-design experience, Jeffrey has led multidisciplinary design teams as project manager for a variety of clients, including the U.S. federal government, corporations and associations.

F08 - Integrated Design : Integrated Design: Designers and Architects Optimizing Value Collaboration among design disciplines is necessary for todays complex projects, in particular between the disciplines of architecture and interior design. Are there firms that practice integrated, collaborative design or do they simply pay lip service to the idea? What are the barriers to successful collaboration? What works, what doesnt? How does an integrated process impact the project and the client? A panel of experts will illustrate the benefits of integrated design using case studies. They will discuss how to implement and optimize integration in a firm, and how to assist the broader design community in understanding what the future of design can be. Speakers: Carol Jones is principal of Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, in Vancouver. The firm has over 300 team members across eight offices in Canada, Asia, India and the Middle East. Carol has over 40 years of experience in planning and design, with a focus on the high performance workplace. She speaks and writes on this topic nationally and internationally. Rosalyn Cama is president and principal interior designer of the evidence-based planning and design firm CAMA, Incorporated, in New Haven, Connecticut. CAMA has completed design work for clients nationwide in the areas of healthcare and higher education. Rosalyn is the author of Evidence-Based Healthcare Design, published in 2009. Heidi Painchaud is principal and vice-president of interior design at B + H, in Toronto, and oversees the firms global interior design operations. She has designed and managed numerous award-winning projects in a number of market sectors including commercial, institutional, entertainment and

hospitality. Her portfolio includes projects for the Walt Disney Corporation, 20th Century Fox, ABC Networks and NASA. Don Kasian is president and founder of Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning. Don specializes in programming, concept design and strategic planning. In addition to leading Kasians management team, he is a major contributor to the visioning and conceptual design of the firms projects.

F14 - Colour Trends 2012 Every year, PPG gathers colour and design experts from across business segments and around the world to identify trends in surface design and the colours and design themes that are fresh and now. Design and property management professionals attending this seminar and those who supply them will learn about the key colours and palettes coming to home and commercial design, the important materials and forms to interpret them, as well as the societal dynamics and psychological perspectives that will drive their clients colour and design preferences. Speaker: Janice Lindsay is one of Canadas most important and innovative colour designers. She is the author of All About Colour, soon to be published in its second edition. About As Canadas largest national design expo and conference, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada brings together over 15,000 of the interior design, architectural, facility management, real estate and business communities in a national forum which powers the design industry in Canada. During two action packed days in September, IIDEX/NeoCon Canadas 350 exhibitors showcase hundreds of innovative products and services, from all areas of design workplace, hospitality, retail, healthcare, lighting and sustainable design, while our CEU accredited international conference program ensures attendees receive expert advice on the issues shaping this rapidly changing industry. IIDEX offers numerous opportunities to network, through receptions, award ceremonies and tours. Now in its 27th year, IIDEX holds a truly unique position in the Canadian design industry as the only major design exposition owned by a professional association, the Interior Designers of Canada.