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Three days to explore, engage and enjoy . . .

The San Francisco Design Center invites you to Design San Francisco 2015, the premier annual event for design professionals. Our goal is to inspire you with all manner of creative possibilities, provocative ideas, and valuable intelligence on what’s happening locally and globally.

We’re especially enthusiastic about our two keynote presentations – designers and editors who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design. We welcome back our biennial Designers of Distinction awards program where SFDC showrooms nominate Bay Area designers in six distinctive categories.

We end Design San Francisco with our fourth annual Haute | Dog SF 4, a doggie runway fashion show – where designers create couture ensembles for their dogs utilizing fabrics from the SFDC showrooms — and benefitting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. This event sells out each year so be sure to get your tickets early!

In addition, the SFDC showrooms will host seminars and workshops, each thoughtfully conceived and developed to support your own creative potential and improve your marketing acumen. View Full Schedule >>

Changes and additions to the schedule >>

Three days to explore, engage and enjoy . . .

The San Francisco Design Center invites you to Design San Francisco 2015, the premier annual event for design professionals. Our goal is to inspire you with all manner of creative possibilities, provocative ideas, and valuable intelligence on what’s happening locally and globally.

We’re especially enthusiastic about our two keynote presentations – designers and editors who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design. We welcome back our biennial Designers of Distinction awards program where SFDC showrooms nominate Bay Area designers in six distinctive categories.

We end Design San Francisco with our fourth annual Haute | Dog SF 4, a doggie runway fashion show – where designers create couture ensembles for their dogs utilizing fabrics from the SFDC showrooms — and benefitting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. This event sells out each year so be sure to get your tickets early!

In addition, the SFDC showrooms will host seminars and workshops, each thoughtfully conceived and developed to support your own creative potential and improve your marketing acumen. View Full Schedule >>

Changes and additions to the schedule >>

Three days to explore, engage and enjoy . . .

The San Francisco Design Center invites you to Design San Francisco 2015, the premier annual event for design professionals. Our goal is to inspire you with all manner of creative possibilities, provocative ideas, and valuable intelligence on what’s happening locally and globally.

We’re especially enthusiastic about our two keynote presentations – designers and editors who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design. We welcome back our biennial Designers of Distinction awards program where SFDC showrooms nominate Bay Area designers in six distinctive categories.

We end Design San Francisco with our fourth annual Haute | Dog SF 4, a doggie runway fashion show – where designers create couture ensembles for their dogs utilizing fabrics from the SFDC showrooms — and benefitting Muttville Senior Dog Rescue. This event sells out each year so be sure to get your tickets early!

In addition, the SFDC showrooms will host seminars and workshops, each thoughtfully conceived and developed to support your own creative potential and improve your marketing acumen. View Full Schedule >>

Changes and additions to the schedule >>

Come one, come all! On February 6, 2015, fashion history will once again be made. San Francisco’s chicest pooches will strut their stuff on the runway as they showcase couture outfits designed specifically for them by some of the Bay Area’s most prominent interior designers with exquisite fabrics provided by showrooms at the San Francisco Design Center. Trust us, you’ll be howling with delight as these doggie divas work the runway.
Hosted by local fashion icon Mr. Wilkes Bashford, Haute Dog | SF 4 offers wine, bites and a raffle as well as Posh Pup Lane, a shopping emporium of doggie delights. Turn out in support of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, the events beneficiary which finds happy homes for senior dogs.
Be sure to stop by the Ann Sacks showroom from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in Showplace 125 (2 Henry Adams Street) for wine and nibbles before the Haute Dog | SF 4 doggie runway fashion show gets underway! Open to fashion show attendees, participants and your furry friends.
Thank you to our generous supporters:
British Motor Car, Dashwood Napa Dog Company, DogPatch SF, Dry Creek Inn, Earthbath/SheaPet, Evermore Pet Food Inc, Fabricut, FLOR, Georgygirl Boutique, Happy Hounds Massage, Interiors California, j’adore le chien pet photography, Ledson Winery & Vineyards, MacArthur Place, My Dog Collage, Nuena, Ooboo Designs, Paco Collars, Pawsitive Tails Dog Training, Petcube.com (stay connected to your pets when you are not at home), San Francisco magazine, SF Ballet, St. Francis Homeless Project, Shampooch Dog Salon, The Pawington, Toni’s Kitty Rescue, VetPronto, Vic Narurkar, MD, Vintage Aircraft, Wag Hotels, Wellspring Pets/Bionic Bones
Special runway guests:
Jane Wiedlin & Gina Schock from The Go Go’s and Ronn Owens, radio host KGO Radio!

In celebration of our fabulous fabric showrooms, the San Francisco Design Center has partnered with local drag queens to create amazing ensembles from textile manufacturers represented at the SFDC. Participating showrooms to date include Cowtan & Tout, Duralee, HEWN, Kneedler | Fauchére, Fabricut, Quadrille, Robert Allen | Beacon Hill, Shears & Window and Sloan Miyasato among others.
The queens’ ensembles will serve up charisma, uniqueness, creativity, and talent – in luxurious and sumptuous fabrics found only at the SFDC!
From amazing drag performances to high-energy acts, Design Meets the Divas of Drag will present an unforgettable drag show that will keep guests entertained and always wanting more!
To round out the variety show, a special ensemble performance from the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus will be a highlight of the evening – performing songs by Elton John.
A notable queen will serve as the MC; four finalists will be chosen by three judges, and one beautifully outfitted and talented queen will be crowned.
Ticket includes appetizers, complimentary specialty cocktail, no-host bar.
Net proceeds of the event will benefit San Francisco’s new Navigation Center whose pilot program strives to find permanent housing for the homeless, directs them to rehabilitation and/or mental health centers, and provides bus rides home to family members.

Join us for a festive Designers’ Wednesday finale, Home for the Holidays with the Executive Chef for Riggs Distributing, Ivan Dubriwny, tastings from Gancia prosecco, and local holiday pop -up shops from WPA San Francisco, Morgan & Company and Joseph Kowalski gifts!
Enjoy a catered lunch, tasty holiday bites, and sweet desserts from Ivan. Aside from watching him whip up flavorful treats live, you’ll get to sip and savor throughout the show!
Shop until you drop with offerings from WPA San Francisco, Morgan & Company, and Joseph Kowalski gifts. Leave the event feeling inspired and ready for the holidays!
Event will be held at WPA San Francisco, 2 Henry Adams Street #160. Lunch, Appetizers, dessert, and bubbles will be served.

Future Shaper: SFMOMA Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher, in conversation with Alisa Carroll, editor-in-chief of SFC&G, and special guest Claudy Jongstra
Galleria Atrium, 101 Henry Adams Street

After a two-year expansion, SFMOMA steps back onto the world stage this May as the largest contemporary art museum in the country. As Chief Curator of Architecture and Design, Jennifer Dunlop Fletcher helps drive the global design conversation and heads a collection of pivotal works that influence contemporary culture. Join Alisa Carroll, editor-in-chief of SFC&G (San Francisco Cottages & Gardens) for an intimate conversation with this visionary thinker and a preview of what SFMOMA’s new design galleries have in store. Renowned Dutch textile artist Claudy Jongstra will also discuss her new site-specific work for the museum.

Minimal Space Design
.1 CEU
Dunkirk, Showplace 380

This .1 CEU course given by Yana Haralanova, who is currently managing the luxury sales division of Repcor, was created to help designers understand the unique and growing challenges of design within limited interior spaces. Attendees will gain insights that will lead to strategies of efficient design. Yana will cover some of the considerations leading to increased need for minimal space design, discuss the human factor in designing in minimal space, as well as touch on some codes that would impact such designs

Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Panel moderated by Alf Nucifora with Mary Ann Schicketanz, Eche Martinez, and Kevin Peters (CEO, The Wiseman Group)

What does the contractor Need from You? Guest speakers Ken Baxtor and Cindy Bayon

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

In celebration of our fanciful fabric showrooms, the San Francisco Design Center has partnered with local drag queens to create amazing ensembles from textile manufacturers represented at the SFDC. Participating showrooms include: Cowtan & Tout, DeSousa Hughes, Brentano/Donghia, Duralee, Fabricut, Georgina Rice & Co., Hewn, Kneedler | Fauchere, Osborne & Little, Robert Allen/Beacon Hill, Shears & Window and Sloan Miyasato.
The queens’ ensembles will serve up charisma, uniqueness, creativity, and talent – in luxurious and sumptuous fabrics found only at the SFDC!
The event will be a combination variety/runway show with dossiers made for each queen so that the audience and judges will know more about the queen’s personality and style. From amazing drag performances to high-energy acts, Design Meets the Divas of Drag 2 will present an unforgettable drag show that will keep guests entertained and always wanting more!
Terry McLaughlin will serve as the MC; four finalists will be chosen by five notable judges, and one beautifully outfitted and talented queen will be crowned.

Net proceeds of the event will benefit Lava Mae – mobile showers for the homeless.

A month to explore, engage and enjoy the world of fabrics at the San Francisco Design Center
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms and participate in CEU seminars.

Delicious Illumination – 0.1 CEU
Tasty ways to add LEDs into Homes & Gardens
Bausman & Company, Galleria #300
Lunch will be served.
(0.1 CEU) Randall Whitehead, a regular guest expert on HDTV and Martha Stuart Living Radio, will act as your guide to the best of the emerging alternative light sources, while taking you on a roller coaster ride of good and bad lighting.
As newer versions of LEDs are coming onto the market, learning what to look for on the label can go a long way in making more informed decisions about the products that you select. Some of the terminologies will be familiar, but some may be new to you.
One of the most important terms to become familiar with is Color Temperature. All light sources emit a color measured in degrees of Kelvin. This is a major factor in how we perceive illumination and also how the colors of objects within a space are affected.
CRI (Color Rendering Index) is also a key ingredient. This indicates how close the color rendering qualities are to that of incandescent. Incandescent light has a CRI rating of 100. The best LED products are those that come as close to 100 as possible. TM30 is looming on the horizon. It adds a whole new level of precise color measuring, but can it be adequately explained to the end user? Is TM30 really TMI30?
Lumen Output is another term with which you need to get comfortable. It measures the amount of light a given product emits.
Getting familiar with just a few key terms can open up a whole new level of understanding about how to select lighting products effectively.
Whether you are using LED sources or not, the basic premise of good lighting design, called light layering, remains the same. This is when different functions of light- task, accent, ambient and decorative are used in combination to create a cohesive and flexible illuminated environment. This technique has not changed with the introduction of alternative light sources, but what we choose can make or break the success of the lighting design.
This presentation will show you how to incorporate energy efficient sources into a comprehensive and inviting design, giving a look that feels like incandescent. The quality of illumination remains with the added benefit of reduced wattage and fixtures that can last a very, very long time. Lunch will be served.

Designers’ Wednesday
Home for the Holidays
WPA San Francisco, Showplace #160
Lunch, pasta, and wine will be served
Join us for a festive Designers’ Wednesday with Renato Sardo of Baia Pasta as he demonstrates a pasta dish for your next holiday party – or for dinner tonight! For eight years, Renato was the Director of Slow Food International, an organization that promotes local, sustainable, and fair food worldwide. Upon moving to the Bay Area, Renato helped found Slow Food USA where he met Dario Barbone. Together, they formed Baia Pasta and are converting the Slow Food mission into practice.
“This is what pasta must have tasted like in ancient Rome,” says the Wall Street Journal. Renato is inspired by his roots in Piemonte (Northern Italy), where food is a passion, a language, an emotion – food is everything.
Enjoy a catered lunch with Prosecco, sweet desserts, and leave room to taste Renato’s signature pasta dish.
Shop the pop-up holiday offerings from WPA San Francisco and Joseph Kowalski gifts. Leave the event feeling inspired and ready for the holidays!

Two days to explore, engage, and enjoy the premier annual event for design professionals. We’re especially enthusiastic about our keynote presentations – design visionaries and personalities who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design. Join us for the San Francisco Designers of Distinction Awards of Excellence Luncheon. The celebration to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 12 noon. The luncheon will occur on the second day of Design San Francisco 2017. The 2017 Master of Ceremonies will be Michael Boodro, Editor in Chief of Elle Decor magazine.
Tickets are $75 each ($700 for a table of 10)
In addition, the SFDC showrooms will host seminars and workshops, each thoughtfully conceived and developed to support your own creative potential and improve your marketing acumen. February 15 – 16, 2017. 2 and 101 Henry Adams Street. 9 AM – 5 PM daily; free admission.
DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO PROGRAM
LUXE – ON DEMAND VALET PARKING
Founded and based in San Francisco, Luxe is a new service that sends valets to park for you; it’s fast, affordable and convenient. Simply download the free app and let them do the parking!

Two days to explore, engage, and enjoy the premier annual event for design professionals. We’re especially enthusiastic about our keynote presentations – design visionaries and personalities who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design. Join us for the San Francisco Designers of Distinction Awards of Excellence Luncheon. The celebration to be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 12 noon. The luncheon will occur on the second day of Design San Francisco 2017. The 2017 Master of Ceremonies will be Michael Boodro, Editor in Chief of Elle Decor magazine.
Tickets are $75 each ($700 for a table of 10)
In addition, the SFDC showrooms will host seminars and workshops, each thoughtfully conceived and developed to support your own creative potential and improve your marketing acumen. February 15 – 16, 2017. 2 and 101 Henry Adams Street. 9 AM – 5 PM daily; free admission.
DESIGN SAN FRANCISCO PROGRAM
LUXE – ON DEMAND VALET PARKING
Founded and based in San Francisco, Luxe is a new service that sends valets to park for you; it’s fast, affordable and convenient. Simply download the free app and let them do the parking!

San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street
Galleria Atrium
San Francisco, CA 94103


How do you cultivate your talent and stay connected to your craft while growing a company? Alisa Carroll, Editor-in-Chief of SFC&G, moderates a panel with three leading designers who have transformed their artistic visions into successful companies. Interior designer and manufacturer, Gary Hutton, lighting designer and manufacturer, Michael McEwen, and sculptor Erin McGuiness will illustrate how a dedicated designer can also be an inspired entrepreneur.

Join us for a no-host Happy Hour at Perry’s at the Design Center from 5:30 – 6:30 PM; the panel discussion begins at 6:30 PM. Ample free parking is available in the Galleria parking lot and on the surrounding streets.

Disguise & Hide – Improved Design for Home Automation Technology

DESIGN MEETS THE DIVAS OF DRAG 3
The San Francisco Design Center and California Home + Design magazine are proud to present the third annual DESIGN MEETS THE DIVAS OF DRAG, a live variety show featuring 14 of the City’s most acclaimed drag queens, dressed head-to-toe in custom couture with fabrics donated by the San Francisco Design Center’s showrooms. Net proceeds will benefit Lava Mae – mobile showers for the homeless.
Cambria Gallery – San Francisco is your host for the after party of all after parties! Enjoy beverages and delectable desserts surrounded by beautiful Natural Quartz Surfaces. The first 100 revelers will receive an Uber event code that will cover $20 per ride (two rides per attendee). RSVP to Itzel Percival at Itzel.Percival@CambriaUSA.com to receive your Uber code

Ours is a visual world and becoming more so by the hour. But sometimes we use it so much that our four remaining senses—smell, touch, taste, and hearing–become neglected, lazy, and out-of-practice. Spend an interactive hour learning all about the “neglected “senses and how they influence sensory design—and the work of the interior designer. The presentation will focus on how we can enhance the design of interior spaces, products, experiences, etc. to ensure that all of our senses are adequately satisfied and working harmoniously to optimize the user experience.  For interior designers, this means incorporating overlooked design principles that deliver better, more relatable design, and a more productive, engaged, and empathetic client partnership.
Shop the pop-up holiday offerings from Joseph Kowalski gifts. Leave the event feeling inspired and ready for the holidays! Lunch and Prosecco will be served.




Location:
Executive Office, Showplace #33
2 Henry Adams Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Link: https://designfromtheblind.eventbrite.com


About the Presenter: Dr. Hoby Wedler has been blind since birth. He is a sensory expert who earned a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California, Davis. He recently co-founded Senspoint, which partners with clients around the world in the food, beverage, sales & marketing, and design industries to provide sensory insight into the design and marketing of products and experiences.

Design San Francisco celebrates the very best in interior design and showcases our local, national, and international talent including designers, projects, artisans, and products.

Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize the fabrics at the SFDC. Meet designers who are nationally recognized for their personal magnetism and visionary approaches to interior design, view sumptuous fabrics from the SFDC showrooms, and participate in exciting showroom events.

This course will discuss the benefits of steam, how, and why you should be specifying steam showers. You will also learn how to properly specify and build a steam shower to create the ultimate spa experience.

Jerry Williams is the president of WMS Decorative Resource, a manufacturer representative firm for the decorative plumbing & hardware industry. He has been recognized by the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association as an “Industry Professional of the Year” and played a key role in the development of that associations training programs.

Lunch will be served.

The Legacy of Leather –
How it’s Defined, How it’s Made, and How it’s Applied
0.1 CEU
Edelman Leather, Galleria 308

Individual seminars are $35 for SFDC members; $45 for non-members; $10 for interior design students.Seminars are from 12-2 PM and include lunch
Thank you to our sponsors California Homes Magazine and ASID.

Illuminating Title 24 Residential Lighting Requirements with Suzanna Rumon & Randy Whitehead

Meet us at Loggia, Galleria 430

Gus Maseba is an Architect and Design Specialist for the Benjamin Moore Company since 2005. As part of the Benjamin Moore A and D Team, Gus plays an integral role in specifications and product recommendations to position Benjamin Moore as a color and product leader for both professionals and consumers. He is currently a NACE Level 1 Coating Inspector and is certified under MPI 1 and MPI 2 ACS and MCS.

In this class, you will learn:

• How color choices affect the appearance and performance of architectural paints
• The types of pigments used in architectural paints
• How paint is tinted, and how pigments and colorants influence factors such as hide, gloss, fading, durability, and price

Meet us at Benjamin Moore & Co, Galleria 407

In this increasingly digitally demanding world, enjoy a frank and focused exchange on the industry we love, explored by two of the most engaging and candid interior designers in the country, Wendy Glaister and Debbe Daley.
Debbe Daley: An award-winning interior designer with more than 30 years’ experience, is known for the extraordinary service she provides to prominent homeowners in New England and around the country. Debbe is the winner of numerous Houzz customer service awards and gets 80% of her business from referrals.
Wendy Glaister: A professional designer for over a decade, brings beautiful interior solutions to her clients and their families, honoring their dreams and embracing their aesthetics. Wendy is a veteran speaker that has presented at the Las Vegas Market and the Boston Design Center.

In this seminar, you will learn:

• Managing client and contractor relations
• Owning who you are and what you do well
• Capitalizing on your opportunities by knowing your worth
• Developing your own brand identity and communicating your voice through digital and traditional method









Meet us at Hickory Chair, Galleria 255

This course will outline elements that foster positivity. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of choices that can contribute to positive, healthy environments, and will gain knowledge and understanding of the benefits of integrating color in the selection and specification of performance fabrics in lifestyle designs for personal health and well-being.

In this seminar, you will learn:

“Color Psychology” and the effects of colors on mood

About research findings regarding impacts of light on health

The definition of biophilic design and its principles

The importance of tactile experience for achieving comfort, with emphasis on fabric selection

Marcia Blake: Marcia Blake is the merchandising manager for Glen Raven Custom Fabrics and a nationally recognized authority on outdoor décor. Previously a consultant to Glen Raven and patio store retailers, Blake transitioned to in-store merchandising for the company in 2012. Blake was essential in the development of Glen Raven’s Sunbrella® fabric kiosk program and promoted retractable Solair™ awnings available at retail through Glen Raven’s Trivantage subsidiary. A frequent guest speaker at home and garden shows, Blake has three accredited ASID CEU presentations on sustainable performance fabrics in luxury and lifestyle design, mindfulness, and design using color theory to create healthful lifestyle settings.

Meet us at Brown Jordan, Showplace 160

Call for Volunteers of all Ages

Join the San Francisco Design Center, Xubago, and Surfrider.org at a beach clean-up while enjoying a day atOcean Beach. According to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, 80% of marine debris comes from land-based sources. That means from us, our daily activities, and our waste.

It’s easy to volunteer:

Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather.
Bring sunscreen
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided.
Water and lunch will be provided

San Francisco Design Center Fall into Fabrics event, September 9 – 13
Come celebrate the crafts and techniques that epitomize SFDC fabrics with exciting showroom events and informative keynote presentations.

The SFDC is pleased to host Bernie de Le Cuona, Founder & CEO of de Le Cuona, and Lizzie Deshayes, Design Director of Fromental as this year’s keynote presenters.

Meet us at M. Teixeira Soapstone, Galleria 443

MODERATED BY ALISA CARROLL

Bernie de Le Cuona’s textiles are known throughout the world for their graceful, understated elegance. But underpinning her collections is a story of risk, vision, and determination. Join HENRY Editor-in-Chief, Alisa Carroll, for a conversation with Berne de Le Cuona about the launch and leadership of her company, balance of her roles of CEO and Creative Director, and her two new collections, “Maverick,” a line that extends her passion for artful palettes into new territory, and “Pure,” an entirely organic collection that expanded her journey into environmental sustainability.

Reception to follow at De Sousa Hughes, Showplace #380. Please RSVP to https://bernie-delecuona.eventbrite.com.

WALL COUTURE: A CONVERSATION WITH FROMENTAL CO-FOUNDER LIZZIE DESHAYES
MODERATED BY MARY JO BOWLING

Nearly 15 years ago, Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes started Fromental with the stated goal of making the world’s most beautiful fabrics for wallpapers, drapery, and upholstery. Today, in conversation with Mary Jo Bowling of Luxe Interiors + Design, Deshayes tells us how they achieved their objective by marrying luxurious goods with the fi nest craftsmanship techniques, creating what could be called “wall couture.” Fromental offers bespoke fabrics that are painstakingly crafted—with artists spending up to 600 hours embellishing individual panels. Fromental styles ranging from traditional 18th century Chinoiserie patterns to pared down, minimalist designs can be seen in high-end properties around the globe. Deshayes will speak about a commitment to quality, what’s next in the world of luxury fabrics, and bringing fashion principles to interiors.

The San Francisco Design Center, California Home + Design, and Luxe Interior + Design are proud to present the fourth annual Design Meets the Divas of Drag, a live variety show featuring 12 of the City’s most acclaimed drag queens, dressed head-to-toe in custom couture with fabrics donated by the SFDC’s showrooms.

Meet us at Walker Zanger, Galleria 412

In this seminar, you will learn:

• The value of bridging cultures and combining artisan heritage with innovative design
• How the craftsmanship of furnishings made by hand with sustainable materials can meet today’s design goals of green design

Tony Doumitt is a CEU Instructor and Sales Representative for Premier Decorative Group – a manufacturers’ rep agency in California, representing some of the best manufacturers of high-end decorative plumbing.

The SFDC invites design visionaries to create your ideal kitchen and butler’s pantry using products from selected showrooms.

Timeline:
October 8th, from 9 – 5 PM: obtain your Kitchen Collective Kit at the Christopher Peacock showroom, Galleria #445. If you can’t join us on this date, you may pick-up your kit after October 8th as long as you submit by October 15th.

October 8th, from 5 – 7 PM: Attend the official kick-off to discuss the competition in further detail.

October 15th: submissions due to the SFDC management office, 2 Henry Adams Street, Suite 2M-33

November 6th: first, second, and third place winners announced at a festive cocktail reception in the Galleria

February 5 and 6, 2020: the winning kitchen will be on display during Design San Francisco

Designers must select at least one product from each of the following showrooms to qualify your submission for judging:

Ann Sacks, Showplace 125
Artistic Tile, Showplace 140
Carlisle Wide Plank Flooring, Galleria 206
Christopher Peacock, Galleria 445
Cosentino City, Galleria 130
Country Floors, Showplace 100
Kitchen Matrix, Galleria 410
Walker Zanger, Galleria 412

All submissions will be blindly judged by our stellar jury: Christopher Peacock, four former kitchen designers at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, and representatives from San Francisco and Silicon Valley magazines:

Jamie Belew
Mary Jo Bowling
Jon de la Cruz
Kathleen Navarra
Christopher Peacock
Ian Stallings
Carolyne Zinko

The first 50 qualifying submissions will receive an additional 10% off from the Kitchen Collective showrooms and Fox Marble for six months.

Grand Prize: a 3D Virtual Reality Tour of the winning kitchen for the winner’s website. It will be featured at Design San Francisco 2020 with a major event and luncheon.

Other prizes include:

- A trip to Modernism Week in Palm Springs courtesy of Jenn Air (airfare and hotel included)
- Kitchen appliances courtesy of Riggs Distributing
- Photography by Christopher Stark
- Complimentary admission to four 2020 book signings and lecture series courtesy of ICAA
- Complimentary SFDC Premier Memberships
… and much more.

Sponsored by Dering Hall, Luxe Interiors + Design magazine, San Francisco and Silicon Valley magazines, and JennAir.

Come over and join us for a FUN filled day. Bring your own team or join a team. The team that picks up the most trash will win a prize. Afterwards join us for lunch, wine and live music!