trendtalk#5: Looking Ahead

trendtalk#5 is on Tuesday 23 April 23 from 15h30 to 17h00 at the Plascon Design Centre Auditorium, 71 Waterkant St, Cape Town. We hope to see you there!

We’re very excited to announce the following confirmed speakers:

Alayne Reesberg, CEO of WDC2014

Alayne Reesberg has been appointed as the CEO of Cape Town Design, NPC – the implementing agency for the World Design Capital 2014.

Alayne was born in Ladismith (Western Cape) and spent her formative years in Upington. She was educated at UCT and then followed a career in diplomacy, witnessing two seminal political events – the end of the Cold War that started the process of Cuban troop withdrawal out of southern Angola (and led to Namibian independence), and the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990, which saw South Africa propelled on a path to democracy.

In 1997 Alayne graduated with a Master’s degree in Communication Studies, and moved to management consulting. After graduating, she spent two years working with private equity money in dot.coms. She joined the Microsoft Corporation at its Seattle headquarters in 2001, where she worked for six years in Bill Gates’ Enterprise Division.

Her work for Gates entailed intensive relationship management between Microsoft and its 100 top enterprise accounts, touching CEOs, CIOs, CTOs and CFOs of the client companies. From 2007 until she took up the position as CEO of Cape Town Design, she has run her own consulting company, working with many of South Africa’s blue-chip corporations. She rates Cape Town, New York, Washington DC, London, Dublin, Shanghai and Paris among her personal most ‘liveable’ cities.

Alayne will be discussing WDC2014!

Daniel Popper, Experiential Artist

Born in 1983 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Daniel Popper is a man with a knack for creating artworks that bring fantasy to life. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (with distinction in Oil Painting) at the renowned Michaelis School of Fine Art in Cape Town in 2006. Since then his career has developed at a global level, and has seen him working in puppetry, performance, installation and sculpture. Daniel is constantly striving to excite and engage with his audience by creating larger than life works with a focus on interaction and participation.

Daniel will speak about the intersection of art and experiential marketing.

Kelly Berman, Design Indaba

Kelly Berman is currently the Manager of the Design Indaba Expo, a showcase of South African design held in Cape Town. She was previously the Deputy Editor of Elle Decoration South Africa, and before that, was the New York correspondent for the magazine. South African by birth, she spent several years in New York and London working as a magazine and publications editor before returning to Cape Town.

Kelly will give a reportback on the Afrofuture exhibition that forms part of Milan Design Week, and at which she is a guest speaker. Curated by Beatrice Galilee, the show looks at how African designers are envisaging the future.

You can follow Kelly on twitter @kelly_berman.

Lucky Draw:

Bless those entrepid people at Entrepo for bringing desirable objects to our shores. So we can now get Norman Copenhagen and other incredible brands here in SA! We love Entrepo – and not just because former trendtalk speaker Brad Armitage consulted on the identity of the store. And we are so thrilled that they love us too! Luckily for you, the outcome of all this delirious romance is that one trendtalk#5 attendee is going to win something supremely gorgeous from yes, you guessed it, Entrepo! This is one of those moments when the “employees” wish we could enter our own competitions!

Entrepo has kindly agreed to give away an iconic Krenit Bowl, originally designed in 1953 by Herbert Krenchel. A fine example of Danish minimalism, the bowl won Gold at La Trienale in Milan in 1954, and has since formed part of many museum collections across the globe. Recently relaunched by Norman Copenhagen, the Krenit Bowl is still in production today, and apparently the renowned Mr Krenchel is still alive to enjoy his breakfast in one! Here’s to you, Herbert… (and Entrepo of course )

Surpise GIVEAWAY!

“The Stuff You Cant Bottle” has been bottled into a spanking new book by King Adz, a former trendtalk speaker (see below) and youth content specialist. He and publishing house Jacana have kindly agreed to give away a copy [snaps! for them] of this exciting new publication about advertising for the global youth market, specially for trendtalk#5. This will be a surprise giveaway at the event itself and so unfortunately the giveaway will only be open to those who attend trendtalk#5!

Rock Girl Update

trendtalk sessions are held in aid of design charity Rock Girl. Founder India Baird will give us an update about a made-to-aid tank top by fashion label Jenni Button and fine artist Paul du Toit.

Booking:

Guests are asked to please to arrive early to secure a seat, as we regret there is no advance booking. trendtalk#5 is open to all interested parties.

• Date: 23 April 2013
• Time: 15h30 to 17h00
• Place: Plascon Auditorium, 71 Waterkant St, Cape Town
• Entry: R20 (OR MORE in aid of the design charity, Rock Girl (www.rockgirlsa.org)

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Drinkies

Sir Juice will keep us refreshed before, during and after… You can tell them how yummy their liquid is on facebook www.facebook.com/welovefruit or Twitter @SirJuice_

General info:

WHAT IS trendtalk?

It’s an industry gathering where key presenters reveal the latest design and décor trends, by sharing visuals, provocative ideas and thoughts on the lifestyle shifts that will touch us now and in the future. trendtalk sessions are open to all interested parties. trendtalk was started by Lauren Shantall in response to repeat requests for a talk on trends she first gave at Lacia Gess’s Décor and Design Network. Aware of the ongoing need for this kind of forum, the trendtalk sessions have now been expanded into regular events, organized by Lauren and MC’d by Lacia. The sessions are hosted by Plascon, and are in aid of design charity Rock Girl.

Here’s a taste from a previous speaker:

ABOUT trendtalk’s MC: LACIA GESS

Lacia Gess runs the Design and Decor Business Network, a platform that offers people in the industry an opportunity to get together to be inspired, promote their business and get contacts and leads over breakfast. She is also the founder of Lifestyle Tours, where she offers fun yet educational bus tours of Cape Town’s Creative Industries.

ABOUT LAUREN SHANTALL

Lauren Shantall is the founder and organiser of trendtalk, a quarterly trends presentation. She is one of the directors of the design-led charity Rock Girl SA. She also sits on the advisory committee for the proposed Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership and Art (MODILA). She is currently employed as the PR and Social Media Manager for Plascon Paint South Africa. Her previous role was Head of the Freeworld Design Centre in Cape Town.

Trend Talk 4 reportback

Trend Talk #4 – 4th quarter, Spring/Summer 2012

Join us on 11 October 2012 for Trend Talk #4, the last trend update of this year. These quarterly events are designed to bring the creative industry up to speed with the latest tendencies, colour-ways, and new directions for lifestyle, home, retail display and product design. Trend Talk sessions are hosted by Plascon, in aid of design charity Rock Girl.

The line-up for Trend Talk #4 includes well-known decorator Marcia Margolius, the name behind the SA Décor & Design Annual, who will give a reportback on September’s Maison et Objet in Paris; arts writer Judy Bryant will share valuable insights and images from her September trip to Helsinki, this year’s World Design Capital, for Design Week Helsinki, ahead of WDC2014.

Analyst and researcher Lara Faris from Target Group Index Southern Africa will talk about how people are taking their individualism into their lives – in their homes, in their kitchens, in their food, in their fashion. It’s not about looking good anymore – it’s about expression of self and personal freedom. And she’s got the data to prove it.

Food stylist and consultant Maranda Engelbrecht will share thoughts about food and excerpts from her beautiful new book, which launches 9 October. Interior Architect Nick Criticos, Store Design Manager for Woolworths, will discuss new directions for retail display on his return from a scouting trip abroad.

Stylist Tracy Lynch will speak about her recent trip to Paris Design Week and her visit to the studio of extraordinary craft artist Frederique Morrel. And dynamic duo Aidan Hart and Lawrence Holmes of Inhouse Brand Architects will reveal the impact of changing lifestyles on office design, and what the office of the future is starting to look like… And there will be a surprise give-away at the event, courtesy of Babylonstoren!

Booking: Guests are asked to please to arrive early to secure a seat, as there is no advance booking.

TREND TALK #4 SPEAKERS:

MARANDA ENGELBRECHT

Gifted food stylist Maranda Engelbrecht of Babylonstoren and Woolworths is renowned as a style-setter and thought leader in the food publishing industry. She has both styled and created recipes for various magazines including Visi, Elle Decoration and Taste. Previously, she ran the Kloof St destination restaurant Manna Epicure, and now consults to Babel restaurant at Babylonstoren. (Image Source Elle Decoration)

MARCIA MARGOLIUS

Marcia Margolius has over two decades of experience in the décor & design industry as a qualified designer, decorator and publisher and is a member of The South African Institute of the Interior Design Professionals (IID). Her writing career began in 1994, and her credits to date include Create a Stylish Home, Skep ? Tuis met Styl, Leef Ruimtes, Living Spaces, Bed and Bath, Kitchen and Dining, as well as the annual SA Décor & Design – The Buyers’ Guide. A tutor at design colleges and a regular contributor to many interior magazines and exhibitions, she is frequently interviewed on radio, television and online.

JUDY BRYANT

Judy Bryant has worked as a financial journalist for the Financial Mail & SABC, before specialising in communications strategies and investor relations for listed companies and now focuses on the creative, environmental and heritage sectors. She is former editor of Design Indaba magazine & co-authored the Cape Craft and Design Institute’s book An Imperfect Beauty. She has a Journalism degree from Rhodes, MBA from Wits and her articles have appeared in numerous local & international publications. She lives in Cape Town and offers writing & media communications services.

LARA FARIS

Lara Faris is a Key Account Manager at leading global syndicated market research company Target Group Index (TGI). Lara’s insights into local consumer trends and her work on the TGI Icon BrandTM Awards are widely quoted in local magazines and newspapers. She also contributes as a writer and analytical thinker to various publications on the topic of consumer mindsets and behavior.

NICK CRITICOS

Architect Nick Criticos was a partner and Head of Design at commercial interior architecture practice, ThinkSpace, before entering into corporate retail. He manages the Store Design team for Woolworths, where he is responsible for the design of all stores and new initiatives. He has a keen interest and involvement in branding for Woolworths, as well as new thinking in Design Strategy and business.

TRACY LYNCH

Tracy Lynch is an independent stylist, decorator and creative director who has worked on a number of high-profile local and international projects. Formerly the décor editor of Elle Decoration, and now the creative director for Hinterveld and a regular contributor to Visi, Tracy was also a décor consultant for the Plascon Design Centre. Tracy’s take on design is that it’s a creative response of an open mind to opportunity, and good design should elevate and sometimes entertain, but is always a resolve. She is the South African agent for the work of Frederique Morrel.

AIDAN HART AND LAWRENCE HOLMES

Aidan Hart started Inhouse Brand Architects in 2002 with his business partner Lawrence Holmes. Together they have created one of the leading design consultancies in South Africa. With Aidan as Creative Director and Lawrence as Managing Director, this duo has spearheaded many projects that have been recognised as ground-breaking in terms of the South African Interior Design Industry. Inhouse dominates the commercial design sector, with offices such as: Ogilvy, Old Mutual Head Office, Macquarie Bank and Union Swiss Offices to their list of achievements. Other iconic gems in the hospitality Industry include Carne Restaurant, 95 Keerom and Test Kitchen. Aidan says of his design philosophy “sometimes you have to step up to the edge to enjoy the view”.

WHAT IS trendtalk?

It’s an industry gathering where key presenters reveal the latest design and décor trends, by sharing visuals, provocative ideas and thoughts on the lifestyle shifts that will touch us in 2012 and beyond. trendtalk sessions are open to all interested parties. The trendtalk sessions were started by Lauren Shantall in response to repeat requests for a talk on trends she first gave at Lacia Gess’s Décor and Design Network. Aware of the ongoing need for this kind of forum, the trendtalk sessions have now been expanded into a quarterly event, organized by Lauren and MC’d and co-ordinated by Lacia. The sessions are hosted by Plascon, and are in aid of design charity Rock Girl.

ABOUT trendtalk’s MC: LACIA GESS

Lacia Gess runs the Design and Decor Business Network, a platform that offers people in the industry an opportunity to get together to be inspired, promote their business and get contacts and leads over breakfast. She is also the founder of Lifestyle Tours, where she offers fun yet educational bus tours of Cape Town’s Creative Industries.

ABOUT LAUREN SHANTALL

Lauren Shantall is the founder and organiser of trendtalk, a quarterly trends presentation. She is one of the directors of the design-led charity Rock Girl SA. She also sits on the advisory committee for the proposed Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership and Art (MODILA). She is currently employed as the PR and Social Media Manager for Plascon Paint South Africa. Her previous role was Head of the Freeworld Design Centre in Cape Town.

Wine will be available – kindly sponsored by Groote Post, and bubbly will be served on arrival, courtesy of KWV.

 

TREND TALK #3: 3rd quarter, winter 2012

• Date: 8 August 2012
• Time: 14h00 to 16h00
• Place: Freeworld Auditorium, 71 Waterkant St, Cape Town
• MC: Lacia Gess, Design and Décor Network www.designanddecor.co.za
• Entry: R20 (OR MORE in aid of the design charity, Rock Girl (www.rockgirlsa.org)

Join us for a full and exciting industry day on 8 August 2012 at the Freeworld Auditorium! The 3rd session of this year, Trend Talk #3, will be held in conjunction with Design Dialogue, which Plascon is presenting in conjunction with Decorex. USA-based Leatrice Eisman who heads up the Pantone Colour Institute, will talk on colour trends and will endorse the Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast at its official Cape Town launch.

At Trend Talk #3 Michael Udell of Punk will share bright new advertising from the recent Cannes Festival; Jacques Erasmus of Hemelhuijs samples delicious ideas for food; Ricky Lee Gordon of A Word of Art will speak about a new world-class mural walking tour for Cape Town; we have Mardre Meyer from Source IBA (Interior Brand Architects); Justin Hartman of Social Code discusses social media; Source Interior Brand Architects presents the latest interior design directions; and Lauren Shantall will reveal the Plascon 2013 Colour Forecast.

Design Dialogue will run from 08h00 to 13h00 and Trend Talk #3 will run as a separate event from 14h00 to 16h00. To book for Design Dialogue visit www.decorex.co.za. Trend Talk #3 asks for voluntary donations at the door in aid of charity and no advance booking is accepted. Guests are advised to arrive early to secure a seat at these jam-packed events.

TREND TALK #3 SPEAKERS:

ABOUT MIKE UDELL

Before launching PUNK with King James in Cape Town, Michael Udell was the deputy MD of advertising agency DDB South Africa and the founder and MD of Tribal DDB SA. Prior to returning home at the beginning of 2010, Michael spent 14 years in London developing global digital strategies for brands such as Guinness, Philips and HSBC.

ABOUT JACQUES ERASMUS

Jacques Erasmus of Hemelhuijs is a talented chef, decorator, furniture designer and fine artist. He has been the guest chef at Michelin restaurants in Europe, was the consultant to Cuvee at Simonsig and styles and produces various food and style-related work for publications.

This is one you don’t want to miss!

ABOUT RICKY LEE GORDON

Ricky Lee Gordon, also known as the artist Freddy Sam, is the force behind A Word of Art (AWOA). AWOA believes in connecting people through creative practices to help effect social change on a local, national and global scale. In addition to its exhibition space and project room in the Woodstock Industrial Centre, AWOA runs an international artist exchange that brings visual artists from all over the world to South Africa to share time, skills and ideas with local creatives and community members. AWOA also facilitates ongoing arts outreach activities in the communities of Woodstock and Khayelitsha; and has completed capsule projects in Swaziland, Transkei and Gambia.

ABOUT SOURCE INTERIOR BRAND ARCHITECTS & MARDRE MEYER

Source IBA is one of South Africa’s leading interior design firms, spanning civic, hospitality and leisure, residential, retail and workspace design. They have recently completed the TEBFIN workspace in Johannesburg, and the Park Inn by Radisson in Sandton. Their Pezula Spa at the Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa was voted Top 10 in the World in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Spa Awards in 2010.

In his fifth year with Source Interior Brand Architects, Mardre has worked on a variety of projects ranging from large-scale high-end hospitality developments though relaxed beach resorts, expressive work environments and pop-up stores to small-scale installations. As project designer and associate, Mardre’s involvement in each project ranges from initial concept design and direction through design development, construction and installation down to selecting artwork and final styling. At the core of his passion for interior design is a fascination with the influence the built environment could have on its inhabitants

ABOUT JUSTIN HARTMAN OF SOCIAL CODE

Justin Hartman is the co-founder and CEO of Social Code and has become known as a leader in the digital industry. Justin has worked in both the Media and Internet space since early 1997 with companies that include Media24, CareerJunction, True Love and FinWeek. In 2007 Justin joined The Times newspaper as the New Media Strategist. Here he was heavily involved in conceptualising and executing the web-based strategies for South Africa’s first interactive newspaper. During this period he also co-founded Afrigator, a social media startup which he later sold a stake to MIH Internet – a division of Naspers Limited. In December 2008 Justin was voted on as one of eleven members to the Silicon Cape Steering Committee – a not-for-profit, community owned & driven initiative that serves to attract and bring together local and foreign investors, the brightest technical talent, and the most promising entrepreneurs. Today Justin sits on the advisory board for Silicon Cape. Prior to moving to Cape Town Justin was the Digital Innovation Manager of Avusa Limited’s online and mobile excellence unit called the iLab. He is now the driving force behind taking Social Code into future advancements in the digital industry.

ABOUT LAUREN SHANTALL

Lauren Shantall is the founder and organiser of trendtalk, a quarterly trends presentation. She is one of the directors of the design-led charity Rock Girl SA. She also sits on the advisory committee for the proposed Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership and Art (MODILA). She is currently employed as the PR and Social Media Manager for Plascon Paint South Africa. Her previous role was Head of the Freeworld Design Centre.

ABOUT TREND TALK’S MC: LACIA GESS

Lacia Gess runs the Design and Decor Business Network, a platform that offers people in the industry an opportunity to get together to be inspired, promote their business and get contacts and leads over breakfast. She is also the founder of Lifestyle Tours, where she offers fun yet educational bus tours of Cape Town’s Creative Industries.

WHAT IS TREND TALK?

It’s an industry gathering where key presenters reveal the latest design and décor trends, by sharing visuals, provocative ideas and thoughts on the lifestyle shifts that will touch us in 2012 and beyond. trendtalk sessions are open to all interested parties. The trendtalk sessions were started by Lauren Shantall in response to repeat requests for a talk on trends she first gave at Lacia Gess’s Décor and Design Network. Aware of the ongoing need for this kind of forum, the trendtalk sessions have now been expanded into a quarterly event, organized and by Lauren and MC’d and co-ordinated by Lacia. The sessions are hosted by Plascon, and are in aid of design charity Rock Girl.

Wine will be available – kindly sponsored by Groote Post. There will also be spritzers sponsored by jimmijagga.

IN THE NEWS

• US colour guru, Leatrice Eiseman, headline speaker at Design Dialogue conference series

DESIGN DIALOGUE

TREND TALK #2

• Date: 16 May 2012
• Time: arrival is 2.45pm for 3pm, event runs 3pm-5pm
• Venue: Freeworld Design Centre Auditorium, 71 Waterkant St.
• MC: Lacia Gess, Design and Décor Network www.designanddecor.co.za
• Entry: R20 (OR MORE in aid of the design charity, Rock Girl (www.rockgirlsa.org).
• Refreshments: Canapes by The Pesto Princess; spritzers by jimmijagga; and wine by award-winning farm, Groote Post

Trend Talk #2 Speakers:

Brad Armitage of &union will discuss the latest retail trends; Elle Decoration Editor Laureen Rossouw will give a reportback on the recent Milan Fair; cultural theorist Alex Dodd will dissect the Victorian Postmodern; personal stylist Catherine Bowen will steer us through the latest fashions; Lauren Shantall will highlight the African gothic and indigo; Social CRM specialist Suzanne Little will share new digital lifestyle trends; Plascon Colour Manager Anne Roselt will reveal new colour tendencies; and UK-based street culture “middleman” King Adz will show his latest short film.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE TREND TALK #2 SPEAKERS:

ABOUT BRAD ARMITAGE:

Brad is the Co-founder of & Union: Co-Founder and Owner of Collective Sao Gabriel; Director of Splinter; Co-Founder of Vida E Caffe; was previously a Project Manager at International Trend Information, and was Co-Founder of FRESSH.

ABOUT LAUREEN ROSSOUW

Rossouw has more than 30 years of experience in the media. She began her career working on TV documentaries at the SABC, but it was in the world of glossy magazines where she earned a reputation as one of the country’s top fashion and décor stylists. She became décor editor and associate editor of House and Leisure magazine and is now editor of ELLE Decoration SA.

ABOUT ALEX DODD

Energised by the interface between visual and literary culture, Alexandra Dodd is a PhD fellow in Literature with the Archive and Public Culture research initiative at UCT. Her work appears in magazines including Art South Africa, Ceramic Review (UK) and HandEye (US). She has edited six novels and contributed essays to several art books, including David Goldblatt: Photographs (Contrasto, 2006), Sam Nhlengethwa (Goodman Gallery Editions, 2006), The Fire Walker (Fourthwall, 2011).

ABOUT CATHERINE BOWEN

As the heartful shopper (aka Catherine Bowen), she is a fashion enthusiast and a personal stylist. She is the owner of Dress Sense, which is a boutique style consultancy established in 2007. Her clients are individuals, businesses and brands. What she does is the culmination of her studies in psychology, experience in the fashion world and her two greatest passions in life: fashion and people!

ABOUT LAUREN SHANTALL

Lauren Shantall is the founder and organiser of Trend Talk: Future Forward. She is one of the directors of the design-led charity Rock Girl SA. She also sits on the advisory committee for the proposed Museum of Design, Innovation, Leadership and Art (MODILA). She is currently employed as the PR, Communications and Social Media Manager for Plascon Paint South Africa. Her previous role was Head of the Freeworld Design Centre.

ABOUT SUZANNE LITTLE

Suzanne Little is Head of Social Media and Social CRM for Quirk, Head of Marketing – Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA), and, Head of Marketing – The Bookmarks 2012.

Suzanne Little (@SuLittleZA) launched into the exciting world of ‘social networking’ at the tender age of 14. A talkative, yet geeky, teenager with a passion for people, online engagement, mIRC and web forums, propelled her to later complete her Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences at UCT, with a keen interest in Behavioural Psychology & Relationship Marketing, to gear up for the socio-digital revolution she knew was coming. From there, an interesting mix of roles including interactive event co-ordinator, digital & CRM account manager, whisky master and brand manager as well as social media publicist for award winning South African musician HHP, proved the undeniable potential of Social Media Marketing and she has never looked back.

ABOUT ANNE ROSELT:

Anne Roselt is the Colour Manager at Plascon. Her passion for colour started while working as a decorative painter on commissions in London, America and Jordon.

Anne is responsible for Plascon’s annual colour trend forecast and Plascon Spaces Magazine. She is a qualified colour therapist having studied under world-renowned colour therapist Theo Gimbel. She is also a panel member of the International Colour Authority – based in London, the ICA sends yearly colour forecasts to designers, manufacturers and other subscribers worldwide. She is also a member of the Colour Marketing Group in the USA. She has written articles on trends and colour therapy for many magazines and newspapers, and has delivered many seminars at trade shows, for businesses and at universities.

ABOUT “KING ADZ”

King Adz is a street-culture author and creative director. He roams the globe to touch, taste and experience what is happening on the ground. Whether he is going underground in Tel Aviv or discovering new sounds in Rwanda, Adz seeks out the biggest players and break-out names in the world of street culture, food, advertising and beyond. He is the author of The Stuff You Can’t Bottle, the Urban Cookbook and Blek Le Rat, published by Thames & Hudson, and Street Knowledge, published by HarperCollins and The Overlook Press.

Adz specializes in working with youth brands and has created content for: Adidas, Converse, Lacoste, Honda, Diesel, Levi’s, Smirnoff, Nokia, Seagram’s, Wrigley’s, The BBC, The British Museum, Nike, Vans, MTV, Channel 4, Taco Bell, Burger King…

ABOUT TREND TALK’S MC: LACIA GESS

Lacia Gess runs the Design and Decor Business Network, a platform that offers people in the industry an opportunity to get together to be inspired, promote their business and get contacts and leads over breakfast. She is also the founder of Lifestyle Tours, where she offers fun yet educational bus tours of Cape Town’s Creative Industries.

WHAT IS “TREND TALK”?

It’s an industry gathering where key presenters reveal the latest design and décor trends, by sharing visuals, provocative ideas and thoughts on the lifestyle shifts that will touch us in 2012 and beyond. Trend Talk sessions are open to all interested parties. The Trend Talk sessions were started by Lauren Shantall in response to repeat requests for a talk on trends she first gave at Lacia Gess’s Décor and Design Network. Aware of the ongoing need for this kind of forum, the Trend Talk sessions have now been expanded into a quarterly event, organized and by Lauren and MC’d and co-ordinated by Lacia. The sessions are hosted by Plascon, and are in aid of design charity Rock Girl www.rockgirlsa.org.

The very first session Trend talk #1: Future Forward, was held in the first quarter of 2012, and featured Visi Décor Editor Tracy Lynch; Helene Lindsay, Strategic Director at New Media Publishing; Lauren Shantall and Rock Girl founder India Baird; and Lisa Millbacher of Bespoke Bathrooms.

In the press: http://www.visi.co.za/content/article/1478/future-forward

Diary Listings:

http://www.leadingarchitecture.co.za/decor-trend-talk-future-forward/
http://www.designmind.co.za/events/decor-trends-2012-talk-future-forward