A Visit to BDNY 2018

Witnessing the evolution and integration of hospitality design across the A&D marketplace has been a fascinating experience over the years. At one point in the not-too-distant past, the shimmer and sparkle of hotel lobbies and guestrooms were rarely associated or mentioned alongside practical discussions about corporate interiors or healthcare facilities. Today, the confluence of materials, problem solving and designing for emotional experiences has made hospitality design not only relevant, but vital to contemporary workplace design thinking. Now in its ninth year, Boutique Design New York(BDNY) is one of the leading trade fair and conferences for hospitality design professionals in North America. Presented annually by Boutique Designat New York City’s Javits Center, BDNY has been ranked among the fastest-growing trade fairs in the U.S. for the past five years. The 2018 BDNY attracted more than 8,000 design professionals and presented more than 750 booths featuring furniture, lighting, wall coverings, fabric, accessories, …