Register Today—Fits Like a Glove: The Perfect Pairing of Textiles and Furniture
Part of the BIFMA Monthly Learning Series. There is no fee to attend.
Join the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and the Association of Contract Textiles (ACT) as they bring you this moderated discussion among industry textile and furniture trend-setters focusing on textiles’ influential role in furniture product design and performance. Topics will include textile design inspiration; innovations in materials, technology, and sustainability; application considerations and challenges; and incorporating client expectations into the development process.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- A&D Professionals
- Sales/Marketing Professionals
- Facility Managers, Owners & CEOs
- Instructors and Students
- Manufacturers of Commercial Furniture and Accessories
- Suppliers to the Commercial Furniture Industry
Fits Like a Glove: The Perfect Pairing of Textiles and Furniture
August 22, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time
SPEAKERS
Andrea Nelson; Principal Designer | Colors, Materials, and Finishes, Industrial Design Studio; Haworth
Andrea Nelson, Principal Designer of Colors, Materials, and Finishes (CMF) at Haworth, has more than a decade of experience in the commercial furniture industry. Throughout her career, Andrea has applied her interior architecture and industrial design knowledge to approach material, application, and product integration on a holistic level.
Shantel McGowan; VP of Design, Textiles; Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering
Shantel McGowan, Vice President of Design for Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, is passionate about designing textiles for commercial interiors. With a career dedicated to creating innovative and sustainable textiles, she has significantly influenced the industry by pushing boundaries with new materials.
Maggie Keilhauer; Product Manager; Keilhauer
Maggie Keilhauer is the Product Manager at Keilhauer, where she currently oversees the launch and management of the company’s product and textile offerings. Since joining Keilhauer in 2017, she has managed the launches of many award-winning products, Keilhauer’s new branding, and countless textiles and partner cards.
MODERATOR
Deborah Nemeth; Principal, Interior Design Discipline Leader; SmithGroup
Deborah Nemeth is a Principal and the Interior Design Leader at SmithGroup in Chicago. She is passionate about creating environments that are aesthetically pleasing, strategic, and purposeful. She is a versatile designer, team leader and business developer. Deborah has designed over one million square feet of corporate office and commercial building space in the last decade with a portfolio of clients including workplace, higher education, science and technology, and health care organizations.
