Fespa has announced the line-up for the 2017 Printeriors Conference aimed at showing designers just what is possible when using print for interior decor. The programme, which will take place on Thursday 11 May 2017 during Fespa 2017, will comprise three main sessions: The interior trends you'll be loving in 2017/18; Inspiration hour, stand out from the crowd; and Design beyond your eyes.
In the first seminar - 'Opportunities for Digital Print in Home Fashion' - Jennifer Castoldi, chief creative director of Trendease International and Printeriors 2017 curator, will share the latest instalment of the Trendease Market Edge Research and explore business opportunities in this market, explaining what makes going digital so appealing.
Looking at how to create fascinating and pertinent print designs for home and contract interiors, Birgit Spielvogel, textile and wall designer, CI Office Design, will offer insight in the seminar 'Designing for printed interiors - Where to start and how to get the best results'.
In the seminar entitled 'Extraordinary designs using vinyl', Rich Thompson, president, AdGraphics, will explore how to create eye-catching designs by using printed vinyl on walls, windows, furniture, floors and ceilings, for both indoor and outdoor functionality.
Debbie Mckeegan, creative director, Digetex, will present 'The creative potential of textiles for interior decoration', looking at applications that demonstrate the power of print and how they can offer point of differentiation to interior design projects.
'The way forward with digital innovations - looking at glass' will be delivered by Niv Raz, head of architect division, Dip-Tech. The seminar will deliver a preview of future design trends, technology innovation directions and the big-picture vision for glass inside and outside the buildings of tomorrow.
Ekaterina Yaschuk, owner and designer of London-based LED wallpaper company Meystyle, will examine the 'The possibilities of LED wallpaper', how easy it can be for print service providers and interior designers to expand into new areas and how they can make upcoming projects more impactful.
The final session - 'Design beyond your eyes' - will focus on case studies from collaborations between printers and designers. Nigel Webster, director at PressOn will share his experience of working with the interior design community with case studies showcasing the power or print within interior décor. To close the seminar sessions, Jennifer Castoldi will host a panel discussion where she will be joined by all seven speaker