Las Vegas Market Programming Targets Designers

Las Vegas, NV, July 17, 2008--Designers attending the Summer 2008 Las Vegas Market July 28 through Aug. 1 will have a series of events planned especially for them.

From architecture and lighting to new shades of green—to talks by such trend-setters as Larry Laslo and Roger Thomas—the new Las Vegas Market “Designer Days” series is an educational, entertaining and focused series of events catering to the design community.

Not only can attending designers see what’s new in the latest products and trends during Las Vegas Market, but they can get educated through Designer Days and learn how to apply these new trends with clients.

The design focused in-depth seminars appeal to design professionals, buyers and students alike, said Margaret Casey is director of programming for World Market Center Las Vegas.

“Designers and retailers come to Las Vegas Market for more than buying alone. As a global player, it is our goal to add additional depth to our educational programs, focusing on issues that are relevant to our home furnishings industry.”

Designer Days includes:

“The Forecast Series: The Art of Lighting for Homes with Randall Whitehead,” co-presented by Furniture Style magazine, Wednesday, July 30.

“The Many Scales of Green,” sponsored by Metropolis Magazine.
Wednesday, July 30. Susan S. Szenasy, Metropolis’s long-time editor in chief and advocate of green design, examines the movement as it is today.

“One Good Chair International Design Awards,” co-presented by Sustainable Furniture Council, and Western Interiors Design magazine, Wednesday, July 30.

Design in Common: Global Trends in Today’s Residential Interiors, with Mary Gilliatt” co-presented by Decor & You Inc., Thursday, July 31.

“Evolution: The Architecture and Interiors of Historic Las Vegas Resorts,” with Libby Lumpkin, Ph.D., director of the Las Vegas Art Museum and Brain Paco Alvarez, Las Vegas News Bureau Photo & Film Archives, Thursday, July 31.

“Design Icon featuring Larry Laslo,” co-presented by Robert Allen/Beacon Hill, Thursday, July 31. The second installment of World Market Center Las Vegas’s Design Icon Series will honor Larry R. Laslo.

“First Friday,” featuring Roger Thomas, executive vice president of design, Wynn Design and Development, Friday, Aug. 1. Roger Thomas is the creative genius behind the world-famous Bellagio and Wynn hotels in Las Vegas.

In addition to “Designer Days,” the July Las Vegas Market will feature numerous other seminars and comprehensive “green” programming.