AZURE Talks: Taking Canadian Design to the World Stage
Event Information
Description
Canadian design excellence is getting its long-overdue recognition, with major talent breaking into the global market. Why is Canada so hot right now? And how can designers build a vision for expanding their reach beyond their home turf?
Join Executive Editor Elizabeth Pagliacolo for an engaging breakfast conversation with four vibrant Canadian firms to find out how they are erasing boundaries, working with global manufacturers and clients, and grabbing the international spotlight.
Featuring panelists:
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Abraham Chan, of Abraham Chan Design Office. Projects include the Oosten in New York.
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Lukas Peet, co-founder of internationally in-demand lighting company ANDlight.
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Jonathan Sabine and Jessica Nakanishi, of MSDS Studio. Designs produced by Muuto and Normann Copenhagen.
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Jamie Wolfond, founder of Good Thing. Product collections launched with international designers.
This AZURE Talk qualifies for 1 CEU from IDCEC and 1 Structured Learning Hour from the OAA.
DATE: Friday, January 18, 2019
TIME: 8:30am
LOCATION: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
ADDRESS: 222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
TICKETS: Attendance is FREE! Secure your spot today!*
Complimentary breakfast will be provided.
*Registration to the Interior Design Show is required – Trade Day Badge: $25 + HST online at www.microspec.com/reg/IDS2019 OR $30 + HST on site at the Show.