Join us for AD PRO Global Design Talks

This spring, AD PRO, Architectural Summaryis the ultimate resource for design professionals, presents Global Design Talks, a can’t-miss series of conversations with the world’s top creative talents. Join AD editors and design luminaries as they tap into surprising insights through panel discussions and workshops, and help you master the ins and outs of today’s interior industry. The series is presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and in partnership with House of Rohl, Zephyr and Ralph Lauren Home.
Get your tickets on our AD PRO Global Design Talks microsite and access all programming for $279. Admission is free for AD PRO members, including all four workshops, valued at $79 each. Members will receive a free code via email to use at checkout. Not yet an AD PRO member? Join today.
Whether you’re ready to listen to lively and informative conversations or hone your design sense through interactive workshops, you’ll find it at Global Design Talks. Programming will be streamed live on the Global Design Talks website and will remain available on demand until September 3, 2022. (Content will be posted within 24 hours of taping.)
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Tuesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. ET, AD Global Editorial Director and US Editor-in-Chief, Amy Astley, kicks off digital programming with “A profile with style”, an introductory conversation with designer Justina Blakeney. Escape star and pioneering entrepreneur, Blakeney will reflect on her unconventional path to success, providing new perspectives for emerging talent and established peers alike. Tune in as she and Astley reflect on making an impact in a crowded field, the future of the industry, how to grow her brand, and more.
Of course, as any good designer can tell you, success is in the details. Colin King, a prominent and frequent stylist AD collaborator, knows it better than anyone. On Wednesday, May 11 at 1 p.m. ET, King sits down with AD Director of Global Features Sam Cochran for “Finishing Touches – Life Lessons from a Top Stylist,” the first of four interactive Global Design Talks workshops. Topics covered—from tips on arranging objects to new ways to look at a space—will help sharpen your eye and hone your craft as a designer.
The next day, learning continues with “Open Invitation – Designers’ homes as business cards.” Throughout the history of the decorative arts, designer houses have remained at the forefront of innovation, providing laboratories for top talent to test new ideas and concepts. On Thursday, March 12 at 1 p.m. ET, designers Martin Brudnizki and Brigette Romanek share with Mayer Rus some hard-earned insights into their own home makeovers. AD‘s West Coast Editor. If you’ve ever considered making your own pad a showcase for great ideas, you won’t want to miss this one.
Well-being and a healthy lifestyle remain at the forefront of today’s professionals, and customer standards are higher than ever, especially when it comes to air quality and ventilation. In a roundtable sponsored by Zephyr, AD PRO Editor-in-Chief Lila Allen talks to design luminaries Mandy Cheng, Noz Nozawa and Shalena Smith about creating healthy interiors that go beyond beyond aesthetics to consider the effect of layouts, materials, smart technology, etc. , on well-being. Join them on Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. for “Breathe: interiors for better living” to keep up to date with creating a wellness-focused space.