Jumpstart Your Design Education in June at the SF Mart
Weekly Seminars & Events You Won’t Want to Miss
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, USA, May 1, 2007 /San Francisco Mart/ -- While most students and teachers begin a hiatus in June, design professionals can leap ahead in their career development with numerous educational seminars and special events at the San Francisco Mart.
With so many new subjects and technologies emerging, the San Francisco Mart is supplementing its regular educational offerings with more programs designed to edify designers’ careers. The Mart’s is \ outstanding line-up of seminars and events in June includes:
June 5
Design Seminar
The Simple Home: Six Paths to Sustainability
Presented by Sarah Nettleton, AIA, LEED
Session: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: SF Mart Seminar Room, Suite 250
RSVP: Required*
Admission: $25 for members/$35 for non-members by May 29; $35 for members/$45 for non-members after May 29
Book signing immediately follows.
Light refreshments provided courtesy of Kelly Moore Paints
While “sustainability” has become a trendy concept, it actually has been around for as long as people have been building homes. According to author and designer Sarah Nettleton, simple homes are practical, beautiful and often green. Using stunning examples of homes and landscapes from across the nation, Nettleton will present her six paths to simple sustainability. In this seminar, you will learn:
· The design methodology and practical aesthetic of the current trend toward simplicity
· Unique ways to design homes and spaces that embody the luxury of enough and help homeowners live a simpler lifestyle
· The simplicity of sustainability and how it takes advantage of simple pleasures
Sarah Nettleton Architects designs houses and landscapes with an emphasis on sustainable design and supporting a lifestyle that reflects the values that motivate her clients’ lives. Among her acclaimed work is the Tofte Cabin, a 1947 cabin on Lake Superior. Nettleton is an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota Architecture School.
June 5
Sustainability “Roundtable”
Discussion with Sarah Nettleton, Marc L’Italien, Henry Seigel, and Cass Calder Smith
Session: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: SF Mart Seminar Room, Suite 250
RSVP is required and space is limited to 30 people*
Admission: Free with paid “Simple Home” seminar admission
Join Sarah Nettleton and three noted Bay Area architects for an informal discussion on the state of sustainability in architecture & design, especially as it pertains to the Bay Area and Northern California. Panelists include Cass Calder Smith, CCS Architecture - San Francisco; Marc L’Italien, AIA, EHDD Architecture - San Francisco; and Henry Seigel, FAIA, Siegel and Strain Architects – Emeryville, Calif. Space is limited.
June 14
Summer School 2007
Universal Design – Safe & Secure
Presented by Barbara Daher, CID, FIFDA, IES, IALD, IDEC, AAFCS
Session: 2-4 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Mart
RSVP is required and space is limited to 15 people*
Admission: $20 per session
Since the 1990s, when the Americans with Disability Act was signed, a significant number of Americans have aged. The Baby Boomers, who are approaching retirement age, consistently drive the housing market and affect interior design. Now, one factor which many of these Baby Boomers share is a “desire to live in place” until they die. This presentation will address the design elements that can be incorporated within a home to make it a safer, more secure environment as one ages.
Barbara Daher is the interior design program coordinator at UC Santa Cruz Extension and an instructor at Chabot College. She is principal of her own firm, Designs by Daher in Burlingame. She holds masters of art in Housing and Interior Design.
June 21
Summer School 2007
Office Design: Creating Meaningful Environments through Perceptions
Presented by Gus Vouchilas, Ed.D, Allied ASID
Session: 2-4 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Mart
RSVP is required and space is limited to 15 people*
Admission: $20 per session
Individual perceptions of design solutions are theoretically the most crucial aspect when assessing what the designer has created. Design is created for both aesthetic and functional results, but must also enhance a person’s experience through the use of space.
This course will delve into office design efficacy by examining various design aspects that can enhance perceptions. It will offer theoretical and practical approaches to creating meaningful office environments that impact occupants and visitors. Office design attributes include desk & chair placement, accessory type and placement, color, and the visitor experience. The course will also analyze scholarly findings on environmental psychology.
Gus Vouchilas is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at San Francisco State University and is a member of the advisory committee for the interior design department at Ohlone College. He holds a masters of art in Housing and Interior Design. He is principal of GV Interior Design in San Francisco.
June 21
Third Thursday/Extended Hours
Select Showrooms open until 7 p.m.
Shop with a client, avoid commuter traffic, and enjoy a glass of wine.
June 21
Designer Resource Expo
Sponsored by ASID and IFDA
You won't want to miss this unique tabletop expo.
Exhibits: 2-7 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Mart
Admission: Free for ASID, IFDA and SF Mart Members; $10 all others
June 22
Designer Resource Expo
Sponsored by ASID and IFDA
You won't want to miss this unique tabletop expo.
Exhibits: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: San Francisco Mart
Admission: Free for ASID, IFDA and SF Mart Members; $10 all others
June 22
Design CEU Seminar
State of the Industry
Presented by Lloyd Princeton
Session: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: SF Mart Seminar Room, Suite 250
RSVP: Required*
Admission: $25 for members/$35 for non-members by June 14; $35 for members/$45 for non-members after June 14
CEU: Please bring an additional $12 check payable to NCIDQ for the .1 hour credit.
Lloyd Princeton will provide you a fresh perspective on:
The role of the design professional in the future
Influence of retail sales on consumer purchasing
Ways to structure your business to stay abreast of changes in the industry
Ask questions, hear actionable responses and learn how to make your career thrive!
Lloyd Princeton is dynamic speaker and a nationally-recognized consultant to the architecture and design community. He has addressed thousands of design professionals on business management, marketing and contract/rate negotiations. His clients include design professionals, design centers and corporations such as Kravet, Kohler, Ralph Lauren and Haworth. He is principal of Design Management Company in New York City.
*Reservations and pre-payment are required for all seminars. To RSVP with a credit card, call or e-mail . Send a check payable to the SF Mart to: SF Mart, Attn: Ruthie Idencio, 1355 Market St., Suite 294, San Francisco, CA 94103.
With a history spanning four generations, the San Francisco Mart has a long legacy of providing design professionals and retail buyers with stylish furnishings, great value and meaningful educational opportunities. The SF Mart is located at 1355 Market Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets and is open to retail buyers and design professionals throughout the year. For more information, visit www.sfmart.com or call .
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