Seminar Programme

INSPIRATION, INSIGHT: Leading industry figures will speak on the hot topics affecting the interiors industry, including colour and trend forecasts, the latest in hotel & spa design, energy efficiency in smart homes technology and exterior design.

Day 1 - 29 March
11.00 - 14.15     APID morning, featuring:
Paul Bishop, Managing Director, Bishop Design Associates
Hazem El Khatib, Managing partner, Design Design LLC

Mario Seneviratna, Director, Green Technologies FZCO

14.15 - 15.00 Colour Trends for the interior design sector for Spring/Summer 2011.
Justine Fox -Creative Director and Trend Specialist
Global Color Research - Mix Publications
15.15 - 16.00 Feng Shui: Personalized Feng Shui and the importance of colour and its
impact on surroundings.
Shivani Adalja
The Alignment Institute (formally Pathwood Consultancy)
16.15 - 17.00 ME Hotel Design, Trends and Challenges.
Najee Nabil Syriani, Associate Vice President - Projects
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation Ltd

Day 2 - 30 March

11.00 - 13.00

Eventive Lecture

14.15 - 15.00 New trends in hotel design
Nini Andrade and Shaun Clarkson (Designer of the Perrier Jouet Champagne
Lounge at Harvey Nichols, London)
15.15 - 16.00

Translation of Residential interiors into Hotel Living
“Louise Bradley will speak about her journey from residential interiors through to commercial. Louise has a passion for creating stunning environments that convey clients feelings and philosophies. Hoteliers are now embracing this skill and with the help of Louise are developing hotels that are providing a unique way of life whilst being away from home. It’s important to draw on people’s values and way of life to create an environment that is elegant and luxurious, whilst making peoples everyday life experiences something special.”
Louise Bradley
Louise Bradley
16.15 - 17.00 Colour Trends for the interior design sector for Spring/Summer 2011.
Justine Fox -Creative Director and Trend Specialist
Global Color Research - Mix Publications
17.15 - 18.00 'Guidelines to Green Interiors.' Why companies should go green, the benefits, how
can this be achieved, about LEED Certification and how green interiors work, using
LEED certified Summertown Offices as a Case Study.
Heidi Demuynck
Summertown Interiors

Day 3 - 31 March
13.15 - 14.00 Forecasting fabric/colour/pattern in trends in interior based on fashion forecasting
Saqib Sohail, Fashion Design Department
Preston University Ajman
14.15 - 15.00 Adding Glamour to hospitality interiors
Shaun Clarkson (Designer of the Perrier Jouet Champagne lounge at Harvey Nichols, London)
15.15 - 16.00 Applying Feng Shui to your showroom to encourage sales and a more pleasant 
experience.
Shivani Adalja
The Alignment Institute (formally Pathwood Consultancy)
17.15 - 18.00 Colour Trends for the interior design sector for Spring/Summer 2011.
Justine Fox -Creative Director and Trend Specialist
Global Color Research - Mix Publications

 

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Testimonials

"Interiors UAE is a prestigious event that reflects the interior design potential of cultural inspiration, not to mention the huge potential for fashion-led interior design on a global basis. I am delighted to be taking part in such an important design-led event in the global calendar and particularly to be a judge for the show's impressive interior design competition." Ben de Lisi

"APID is pleased to support this year's Interiors UAE. Having been involved with the event since its launch, we believe that it is a key event for interiors professionals from across the region, particularly as it is held in the Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The show offers a hand-picked selection of the world's finest suppliers alongside up and coming design talent, perfectly complemented by a high level seminar programme and unique, inspirational show features." Farida Kamber Al Awadhi, President, APID