Aug 3, 2012

Three NYIGF Seminars Approved for IDCEC CEU Certification

Three seminars offered at the summer edition of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) have been approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) as credit-earning sessions in its continuing education program. Each of the following sessions will earn attendees 0.1 CEU credit: “Open House –What’s Hot in Home Design?” on August 19; “Color Trends and Practical Applications” on August 20; and “DOUBLE DOSSIER: Fashion Designers on Home. Home Design Redefined” on August 21.

“Education is a major part of NYIGF, and there’s a full slate of seminars scheduled for market week,” said Christian Falkenberg, NYIGF director and GLM vice president. “These CEU-accredited programs offer design professionals the opportunity to earn credits in connection with NYIGF.”

The first session – “Open House –What’s Hot in Home Design?” – will take place on Sunday, August 19, from 8:30– 9:30AM. This session will cover trends influencing home products, from materials and color to commerce and branding. Warren Shoulberg of Sandow Media will moderate the panel discussion, including Susan Feldman, One Kings Lane co-founder and chief merchandising officer, and Laurie Pressman, Pantone Vice President Fashion, Home + Interiors. The IDCEC seminar code for this session is SE 10016-100. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 onsite. Register online at www.nyigf.com/programs by August 14 for advance pricing discounts.

On August 20, the New York Chapter of the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA) will sponsor “Color Trends and Practical Applications,” from 9:00 – 10:30AM, with continental breakfast and networking starting at 8:30AM. During this exploration of color theory and its practical applications, Doty Horn of Color Voyant, a color marketing company, will preview color trends for 2013-14, and Lisa White, creative director of WGSN, the leading online trend-analysis and research service, will present their seasonal Macro Trends which predict interior and fashion translations of these color directions. Tickets are $25/$15 IFDA members/student members, and $40/$20 guests/student guests prior to August 17; and $40/$25 IFDA members/student members, $50/$30 guests/student guests after August 17. RSVP to IFDA at 212-686-6020, or email ifdanyny@verizon.net. The IDCEC seminar code for this session is 10016-101.

On Tuesday, August 21, the Fashion Group International (FGI) presents “DOUBLE DOSSIER: Fashion Designers on Home. Home Design Redefined” from 9:00AM – 10:00AM, with a networking coffee starting at 8:30AM. Moderator Lisa White, creative director, of WGSN-Homebuildlife leads a discussion of lifestyle trends between the worlds of fashion apparel and home design – and the ways in which designers and manufacturers are influencing the way we live and dress. Panelists include acclaimed artist and fashion designer Ralph Rucci of the Ralph Rucci Company, Dan Saginario, Operating Vice President, Brand Marketing for Home at HSN, and Josie Natori founder and CEO of The Natori Company. As an added bonus for seminar registrants, Ralph Rucci will be signing his　lavishly illustrated, limited-edition artist book　Autobiography of a Fashion Designer: Ralph Rucci, available for purchase at 20% off retail price. Tickets are $30/$45 FGI members/guests. RS VP to Fashion Group International at events@fgi.org. The IDCEC seminar code for this session is SE 10016-102.

All three seminars will take place in room 1A02-03 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. NYIGF’s comprehensive program of educational seminars also includes sessions on sustainability, social media, marketing strategies, and more. Complete program information and registration is available online at: www.nyigf.com/programs.

NYIGF is the nation’s premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. The summer market takes place Saturday, August 18, through Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 92 and 94. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide are expected. Information and registration is available online at www.nyigf.com.