Design, Art And Commerce Join Forces For The Must-Attend Event Of The Year
(Brooklyn, NY – February 7, 2007) Plans for BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2007 are well underway and one thing’s for sure – this year’s event will kick off NY Design Week with a bang. The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, presenter of BKLYN DESIGNS, is pleased to announce the jury, which includes some of the industry’s most respected designers and stylists and editors from top shelter publications – including House & Garden and Interior Design – has once again selected an exceptional exhibitor line-up. A host of newcomers, drawn from the largest pool of applicants since the show’s inception five years ago, will show off their never-before-seen designs alongside the spring/summer introductions of several returning exhibitors. From cutting-edge materials, and the latest in sustainable design to custom woodwork, attendees will have access to the latest trends.
According to Mark Kessler, Interim President and COO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, “The goal for the fifth anniversary of BKLYN DESIGNS will be to celebrate not only the show but also how its growth and success are a reflection of what is happening in the borough. The show is a testament to the fact that Brooklyn’s creative culture is a force to be reckoned with. This year we will have more exhibitors than ever and our new collaborations and exciting programs will make DUMBO the prime destination for locals and tourists alike.”
BKLYN DESIGNS will take advantage of the historic and hip DUMBO community by using multiple venues. In addition to exhibits at St. Ann’s Warehouse and the Smack Mellon Gallery, a soon-to-be announced third location with a brand new element will be added to the program. BKLYN DESIGNS + will be a curated design mart for small accessories made in Brooklyn – from tabletop, to pillows, to jewelry. BKLYN DESIGNS + will give attendees instant gratification as they shop vendors for chic gifts and home accents. Brooklyn Industries, one of the city’s hippest fashion retailers, is already on board. The Brooklyn Chamber has put out a call for BKLYN DESIGNS + exhibitors. Interested manufacturers and designers should click here for BKLYN DESIGNS + application and deadline information.
Show goers will also have the opportunity to enjoy a series of on- and off-site events, exhibits and panel discussions that will take place during BKLYN DESIGNS weekend. To start, the program for Friday, May 11, the show’s signature Trade Day, will feature seminars and a keynote presentation. The production team is also finalizing plans for a unique exhibit titled Models and Prototypes Born in Brooklyn that will be presented in cooperation with the Brooklyn Arts Council. The exhibit, which will feature three-dimensional models and prototypes of furnishings designed in Brooklyn, will be on display at the powerHouse Arena. Interested designers should click here to download application and deadline information for Models and Prototypes or contact the Brooklyn Arts Council at gallery@brooklynartscouncil.org, or at 718-625-0080.
“Year after year of exciting new designs, fresh talent and optimistic points of view make BKLYN DESIGNS the premier show on my design calendar. As someone who has been involved since the start, I look forward to the diverse and increasingly inspiring designs and to meeting the designers themselves,” said New York designer and BKLYN DESIGNS juror Chris Kraig.
For updated information about the event program, exhibitors and tickets visit the “attend” section at http://www.bklyndesigns.com/.
BKLYN DESIGNS™ is sponsored by Two Trees Management, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Benjamin Moore & Co., Con Edison, BKLYN DESIGNS™ Gallery at the Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center, Interior Design, New York Magazine, Pratt Institute, AIA, ASID and IIDA. BKLYN DESIGNS™ receives additional support from Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYS Assembly, Speaker Christine Quinn and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYC Council and the New York City Department of Small Business Services. For more information visit http://www.bklyndesigns.com/. Interested companies can contact auster*events for sponsorship and marketing opportunities at 718-243-1414.
Five Years Of Innovative Design
(Brooklyn, NY – November, 2006) The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the fifth edition of BKLYN DESIGNS™ that will once again kick off the much-anticipated NY Design Week. Next year’s show, May 11 – 13, 2007, will take place at several DUMBO locations including St. Ann’s Warehouse. The annual three-day show will feature a growing roster of Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, including indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories, all selected by a jury of industry professionals. Based on the success of last year’s focus on “green” design, sustainable materials and products will again be an integral part of the show’s program.
BKLYN DESIGNS has grown dramatically since its inception – doubling its attendance in just four years. Last year, the show broke records as more than 6,000 visitors flooded the streets of DUMBO, Brooklyn, a bourgeoning mecca for cutting-edge design. Each year BKLYN DESIGNS showcases a jury-selected group of leading Brooklyn-made products, and serves as the stage for the industry’s hottest newcomers as well as many veterans.
In its September 2006 issue, Dwell said, “BKLYN DESIGNS weekend…confirmed that good design is the subject of much thought in New York City’s biggest borough.” The Architect’s Newspaper added, “Until BKLYN DESIGNS started four years ago, no one could be sure of the scope or character of the borough’s creative output.”
“This is a landmark year. To celebrate our fifth anniversary we are planning a number of new initiatives that will showcase the event’s evolution and growth. The focus of the show, however, will remain the same – to highlight the best contemporary home furnishing designers and manufacturers in Brooklyn,” said Mark Kessler, Interim President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. “We will continue to curate the show, carefully working with our outstanding advisory board to surpass the level of design excellence that’s become synonymous with the event. This consistent and deliberate focus sets the show apart, making it popular with both New York metro area consumers as well as discerning design industry professionals from around the world.”
According to veteran exhibitor and owner of Standard 41, Andrew Raible, “Of all the shows I participate in, BKLYN DESIGNS is the only one that results in year-long response. I have a steady stream of work throughout the year from people who saw me there last spring. As someone who has participated in the show since the very beginning, I can honestly say the quality has always been high, but there is a marked increase in sophistication with each year.”
The Chamber has put out a call for exhibitors. Interested Brooklyn-based manufacturers and designers should visit the Web site at http://www.brooklyndesigns.net/exhibit.htm to download the 2007 application form. The jury, made up of leading design professionals including editors from top shelter and design publications, will review exhibitor applications in late December 2006. Show organizers are working to put together an expanded series of panels and seminars, and are making connections with local business to create what is sure to be an action-packed schedule of events.
BKLYN DESIGNS™ is sponsored by Two Trees Management, Con Edison, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Benjamin Moore & Co., MINI of Manhattan, Interior Design, Pratt Institute, AIA, ASID and IIDA. BKLYN DESIGNS™ receives additional support from Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYS Assembly, Speaker Christine Quinn and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYC Council, and the New York City Department of Small Business Services. For more information visit http://www.brooklyndesigns.net/. Interested companies can contact auster*events for sponsorship and marketing opportunities at 718-243-1414.
Green Design, New Firms Add To Buzz
(Brooklyn, NY – May 17, 2006) From May 12-14, the Brooklyn sunshine warmed 6,000 buyers, architects, designers and consumers who descended on DUMBO to get in on the BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2006 action. With 55 exhibitors, two venues and satellite events all over the neighborhood, the show was the talk of the town. Presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the 4th annual event featured the borough’s finest designers and manufacturers of contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs and decorative accessories, including some of the most cutting-edge sustainable products.
According to Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, “With each year the show grows to surpass our expectations. The response has been overwhelming with so many visitors commenting on the excellence of the exhibits and products on display. BKLYN DESIGNS’ growth as a trade show reflects the development of our borough’s creative economy. Many returning exhibitors now credit the show for successfully launching their businesses. Newcomers tell us they are thrilled with the leads and contacts made. At the Chamber, we are so proud to have a role in assisting these talented designers to make their mark.”
After his Sunday visit, renowned designer Benjamin Noriega Ortiz said, “This was my first year and I loved it. Meeting the designers and furniture makers in person makes a huge difference when specifying the product. The difference between this fair and the others is that at BKLYN DESIGNS we have the great potential for custom work. I found innovative items that I can’t wait to specify in my new projects.”
Move over Philippe Stark…BKLYN DESIGNS 2006 was the coming out party for several of the city’s hottest new furnishings designers. Brand new work on display included Small Factory Design’s whimsical children’s furniture, unique ceramic pieces from Perch!, Lighten Up!’s gorgeous porcelain table lamps, elegant custom mosaics from Brad Teasdale and one-of-a-kind furnishings from Palo Samko.
According to another newcomer Rob Day, “This has been a phenomenal experience. I showed my very first collection here. The contacts I have made and the interest I have received is really kicking off my business. I met with everyone from homeowners, to architects and designers, even a hotel developer. I’m thrilled.”
“This has been my life’s dream. No one, other than my friends and family, has seen my work before. The organization and production of this show was top notch. The caliber of visitors was great, and the access I had to potential clients was excellent,” said Boa of Object Interiors.
While this year’s exhibitor line-up included 23 new companies, many others returned from previous years. As Jill Ayers of everyspace put it, “We had such a great response. There seems to be a genuine interest in our work, particularly the green story. It’s clear the audience was very knowledgeable and savvy. The overall quality of the show, both products and displays, increases with every year.”
“I’ve been coming to BKLYN DESIGNS for the past three years,” said DWR visual merchandiser Cammi Climaco. “This is the best show to date. It looks and feels like it was carefully curated, and it’s a manageable show making it easy to find new talent. Best of all it’s cozy and feels like a tight-knit community.”
The show also included an informative series of design lectures and seminars, from Rima Suqi’s lively panel on design and commerce to Jen Renzi’s discussion on kitchen design.
“Our seminar series was the most successful one to date. All the panels and lectures were extremely well attended, and keynote speaker, Cameron Sinclair, co-founder of Architecture for Humanity, packed the house,” added Mr. Adams.
Show Doubles In Size In 4 Years, Cameron Sinclair Keynote Speaker
(Brooklyn, NY – April, 2006) Now entering its fourth year, BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2006 will be premiering a record number of new, never before seen designers and products. The unique, juried exhibit, presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, will feature the work of Brooklyn’s brightest stars of contemporary furnishings, including: furniture, lighting, linens, rugs, and decorative accessories.
The 2006 BKLYN DESIGNS™ exhibitor line-up has grown to include 56 firms (up from 47 last year), which is nearly double in size since its inception in 2003. With 24 brand new exhibitors, new product launches planned by show veterans, and an expanding schedule of seminars and off-site events, the show is sure to be an action-packed kick-off for NY Design Week.
An exciting feature of this year’s program is a keynote presentation entitled “Design Like You Give a Damn,” by Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity (AFH). Visitors to brooklyndesigns.net will have the chance to contribute to AFH by ordering a subscription to Time Out NY or Time Out NY Kids.
Other show highlights include a TONY Kids promotion, “Supe-up Your Stroller” featuring decorating pit stops and celebrity judges; and “Selling Out/ Selling In,” a lively debate about design as commodity versus design as art with Rima Suqi, New York Magazine’s Best Bets Editor, The Conran Shop, Target and Jonathan Adler.
Helping to make the 2006 show bigger and better than ever is a line-up of sponsors that has grown to include such premium brands as Benjamin Moore, MINI of Manhattan, Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau and Brooklyn Brewery. Brooklyn Industries, a new sponsor, will be selling show tickets at its retail locations throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan.
According to Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, “The growth of BKLYN DESIGNS™ highlights our borough’s burgeoning creative economy. Year after year, Brooklyn’s reputation for design excellence and craftsmanship attracts new talent, business and investment. In addition to blockparty, an art installation that will open to the public in conjunction with the show, we have reached out to DUMBO businesses from gallery spaces to restaurants and bars to create a neighborhood experience for visitors.”
Show hours are Friday, May 12, 10am to 8pm; Saturday, May 13, 10am to 7pm; and Sunday, May 14, 11am to 6pm. Pre-registered professional members of the design trade attend for free all day Friday.
Free shuttle bus service will be provided from DUMBO to State Street to Union Square. Click here for more information on this as well as all off-site events.
RECORD NUMBER OF NEW EXHIBITORS AND EXCITING PROGRAM OF EXHIBITS, SEMINARS AND PARTIES
(Brooklyn, NY – February 22, 2006) The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the BKLYN DESIGNS™ jury has selected a stellar exhibitor line-up from a record-breaking number of applications. The 2006 show will feature a mix of returning Brooklyn-based companies launching their spring collections as well as 20 new designers introducing their products to the market for the very first time. Attendees will be among the first in the world to see the latest design trends as they are being set, from lighting to rugs to cutting-edge furniture.
The show will kick off NY Design Week on Friday, May 12 with a Trade Day highlighted by professional seminars and a special designer/architect high tea hosted by media sponsor Interior Design and Two Trees Management. Programming on Saturday, May 13 will be focused on green design from materials to architecture with an inspiring panel hosted by Metropolis. Signage throughout the show will identify exhibitors that have eco-friendly products on display. Highlights include an eco-lounge chair created in felt by newcomer Uhuru Design and the launch of sustainable side tables and shelves by returning exhibitor Scrapile.
The events for Sunday, May 14 (Mother’s Day), will celebrate the home and family. At a lecture called “What’s Cooking in Brooklyn” moderated by House & Garden, local restaurant chefs will share their kitchen trade secrets at BOSCH THERMADOR GAGGANEU’s state-of-the-art DUMBO showroom. In addition, Time Out New York Kids is planning a playful contest for best suped-up stroller called “Pimp Your Stroller,” with celebrity judges and hip prizes.
Parties and gallery openings are planned throughout the weekend including a Saturday night open house at the Montague Street Design Within Reach Studio.
BKLYN DESIGNS™ is also putting the finishing touches on a series of off-site events and exhibits that will enhance the show experience. Top of the list is “blockparty: Art and Design of the New Urban House,” an art and design installation, curated by New York architect Jonathan Marvel, design firm TRUCK product architecture and the developer Abby Hamlin. The exhibit at 267A State Street, in Boerum Hill, is set in one of fourteen contiguous new townhouses, designed by Rogers Marvel Architects (http://www.14townhouses.com/). “blockparty” celebrates Brooklyn’s best art, furnishings and design ideas at work in a 21st century townhouse. Free shuttle buses will run throughout the weekend between Boerum Hill and the BKLYN DESIGNS™ DUMBO location. Visit http://www.blockpartybrooklyn.com/ for more information.
According to Brooklyn Chamber President Kenneth Adams, “BKLYN DESIGNS 2006 is shaping up to be an outstanding show. With our 54 exceptional exhibitors and affiliated events, this show will inaugurate NY Design Week with a real Brooklyn accent. DUMBO restaurants, shops and galleries are all planning special promotions for the show weekend.”
KICKS OFF DESIGN WEEK IN NYC Brooklyn Chamber Calls For Exhibitor Applications
(Brooklyn, NY – November 28, 2005) Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2006 will run from May 12 –14 at several DUMBO locations including St. Ann’s Warehouse. The annual three-day show will feature Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings, including indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories. It will signal the start of Design Week in New York City, America’s answer to Milan’s Salone Del Mobile.
Attracting thousands of visitors to DUMBO, Brooklyn’s hub for cutting-edge design – BKLYN DESIGNS™ 2005 showcased a jury-selected group of leading Brooklyn-Made products, and marked the debut appearance of some of the country’s hottest new designers. In its June issue, Dwell described BKLYN DESIGNS™ as “a boon for those seeking good design minus starchy attitudes…it featured young designers showing eclectic wares in DUMBO.” Metropolis added, “During the last ten years, Brooklyn has emerged as a vital scene for art and design in New York City.…The growing success of Brooklyn Designs…reflect[s] the strength of the new work coming from the borough.”
According to Adams, “This year we plan to grow the show while remaining committed to the high level of quality that our visitors have come to expect. We will again work with a jury of design industry professionals to select the very best work from across the borough. Buyers, design professionals and consumers will be making the trip to NYC for Design Week. We want to make sure that their first stop is Brooklyn. Our curated show will be their chance to see what’s happening in local studios and workshops that are setting home furnishings trends worldwide.”
Show organizers are working to put together an expanded series of events that will take place across the DUMBO neighborhood. There will also be a special focus on “green” production materials and products.
The Chamber has put out a call for exhibitors. Interested Brooklyn-based manufacturers and designers should click here to download a 2006 application form. The jury, made up of leading design professionals including editors from the top shelter and design publications, will review exhibitor applications in late December 2005.
BKLYN DESIGNS™ is sponsored by Two Trees Management, Con Edison, Time Out New York, Time Out New York Kids, Interior Design, Pratt Institute, AIA, ASID and IIDA. BKLYN DESIGNS™ receives additional support from Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYS Assembly, Speaker Gifford Miller and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYC Council and the New York City Department of Small Business Services. For more information, interested companies can contact auster*events for sponsorship and marketing opportunities at 718-243-1414.
DUMBO SHOWCASE FEATURES 47 DESIGN INDUSTRY LEADERS
(Brooklyn, NY – May, 2005) The streets of DUMBO were buzzing this weekend as design professionals and curious consumers headed to the hippest of New York hoods for Brooklyn Designs™ 2005. Presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the show featured Brooklyn’s brightest design stars. Designers and manufacturers of contemporary furniture, lighting, rugs and decorative accessories strutted their stuff in two locations – St. Ann’s Warehouse and the newly renovated and expanded Brooklyn Designs™ Gallery.
The show attracted 4,400 qualified buyers, architects, designers and consumers. According to Kenneth Adams, president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, “Once again the show exceeded all of our expectations. The overwhelming feeling was that the show is really maturing. We kept hearing over and over again how impressed the attendees were with the overall look of the exhibits as well as the quality of the work being shown. Brooklyn Designs™ has clearly staked its claim not only on the borough but the design industry overall.”
Innovative products on display celebrated new materials and ideas. Some of the crowd pleasers included: everyspace’s lounge chairs that can be broken down into compact pieces in a matter of seconds; Glide’s high-tech colorful cabinets that use fingerprint recognition for access; Bart Bettencourt’s lights made from recycled scraps of wood; Here There Design’s delicate light fixtures created with innovative abaca fiber from palm fronds; Aswoon’s room dividers crafted in metal and curved wood; Oso Design’s lightweight rolling cement stools; Decoradar’s bucolic wall treatment, that upon closer inspection, featured playful hidden images and Asterisk’s Venetian plastered wallcoverings.
In the words of one visitor, Art Osborne, an interior designer from Westport, CT, “I came to the show last year and was even more impressed this time around. I met people who live, breath, eat and sleep their craft. These exhibitors are extremely talented and as a designer finding them is truly a godsend.”
Jill Ayers of everyspace, a new exhibitor, said, “We have been so overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback we’ve received from attendees, not just retailers and buyers but also consumers. All of our work is modular. Visitors were intrigued by the flexibility of the design and the materials.”
Manabu Inada of Forest Hills, Queens had this to say: “It’s so interesting to see the great mix of natural materials and cutting edge technology. Some of these designers are using things like biotechnology concepts in furniture. The work is very professional and sophisticated. I am a designer myself, and I learned a lot at the show about how to move my business forward.”
Elana Frankel, Senior Editor for Architecture and Design at Metropolitan Home Magazine and a member of the Brooklyn Designs™ jury, added her thoughts, “I was really impressed with the quality of the products and the exhibits on display. The show has grown up so much in three years. It was a pleasure to walk the halls.”
While this year’s exhibitor line-up included 19 newcomers – some that used Brooklyn Designs™ to launch their businesses – many “veterans” also returned to the show. As Azy Schecter of KEA Carpets & Kilims put it, “This was our third year at Brooklyn Designs™ and we got some great response. We had a constant flow of people through our space. We were excited to see that so many people had made it across the bridge for the show.” Her partner Susan Gomersall added, “It was like a high school reunion for the design world. Everyone was here.”
Paul Priven, of Zia-Priven Design, was thrilled with the quality of the attendees, “In addition to design savvy consumers, we met with high-level architects, designers and buyers. It was an ideal target audience for our company.”
According to Scott Braun of Scott Braun Furniture, “We had serious attendees that resulted in more solid sales and new relationships. In fact, I brought a table so new I was still working on it during load in, and sold it by Sunday afternoon. That’s about as rewarding as it gets. It’s a pleasure to watch this show get better each year – it’s become a ‘can’t miss’ event for design in New York.”
Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 was made possible thanks to generous support from the following sponsors: Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Two Trees Management, ABC Carpet & Home, Corcoran Group Brooklyn, Con Edison, Brooklyn Brewery, Time Out New York Kids, Interior Design, Pratt Institute, AIA, ASID and IIDA. Brooklyn Designs™ receives additional support from Speaker Sheldon Silver and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYS Assembly, Speaker Gifford Miller and the Brooklyn Delegation to the NYC Council and the New York City Department of Small Business Services. For more information visithttp://www.brooklyndesigns.net/ or call 718-875-1000 ext. 146.
NEW EXHIBITORS, SPEAKERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS MAKE SHOW A MUST-SEE
(Brooklyn, NY – March, 2005) The countdown is on for Brooklyn Designs™ 2005. Presented by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 promises to break 2004’s impressive records with expanded exhibitor space and all new programming that includes hands-on demonstrations and inspiring speakers. The show will return to St. Ann’s Warehouse (38 Water Street) and the Brooklyn Designs™ Gallery (37 Main Street), which thanks to a recent renovation, is close to double in size.
“We are very proud to see that Brooklyn Designs™ is flourishing. With new sponsors and exhibitors joining the team, a newly expanded exhibit space and an informative series of panels and discussions, the show is truly a testament to the important role Brooklyn plays within the design community. And this year, thanks to the early registration information, we know that Brooklyn Designs™ has not only made its mark on the borough, it has been having an impact across the region. We’ve been receiving calls and requests from New York City and beyond,” said Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
The list of juried exhibitors includes a mix of new and returning designers. According to newcomer, John McDevitt of McDevitt Metal Smithing, “It will be a pleasure to participate in Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 alongside several designers/craftspeople I have known and respected for years. To me the show is a three-day representation of a longstanding community of the best Brooklyn-based furniture makers.”
Other new faces include: Here There Designs, innovative lighting pieces that are 100% recyclable; Wüd Furniture Design, one-of-a-kind custom wood furnishings; artist, custom textile and rug designer Amy Helfand; and Oso Industries, unique, contemporary furnishings merging traditional materials with concrete.
Pratt Institute, a new association sponsor for the show, will once again put together a group exhibit of some of the most innovative new student work from the Pratt industrial design department.
In addition to the exhibits, the show organizers will present a series of informative seminars and panel discussions on design that will be free for all attendees (click here for event schedule). Highlights of the program include an enlightening lecture by design industry expert and editor-in-chief of Metropolis, Susan Szenasy. She will explore great breakthrough design ideas from Brooklyn and beyond. Tom Otterness, world-renowned sculptor, will discuss his public art projects including his 5-mile exhibition on Broadway’s Malls, his work in the New York City Subway System, his current major show in Indianapolis and his new project for the Indianapolis 500.
For those trying to get a handle on the growing number of hip, design stores located around the borough, interior designer Chris Kraig will present an insider’s guide that will reveal all of his sources. Also on the program are several timely design panel discussions including a Furniture New York session on “Commissioning Custom Work,” Dwell’s thought-provoking “The Big Apple goes Design-Build” and “What’s Modern Now” as seen by Metropolitan Home magazine.
The program even includes inspiring tastings and demonstrations at the Bosch, Thermador, Gaggeneau DUMBO showroom. Katy Sparks, Culinary Director of Balducci’s, will participate in a special Mother’s Day event co-sponsored by Time Out New York Kids. Sparks will share some of her trade secrets while Time Out staff keeps kids busy with special crafts.
Show hours have been set for Friday, May 6, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, May 7, 10 am – 7 pm; and Sunday, May 8, 10 am – 5 pm. Pre-registered professional members of the design trade attend for free all day Friday.
Brooklyn Designs is sponsored by: Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, Two Trees Management, ABC Carpet & Home, Corcoran Group Brooklyn, Con Edison, Brooklyn Brewery, Time Out New York Kids and Interior Design. Additional support is provided by the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Assembly in cooperation with NYS Empire State Development Corporation, the Brooklyn City Council Delegation and the NYC Department of Small Business Services. For more information visit http://www.brooklyndesigns.net/ or contact auster*events at 718-243-1414.
New Sponsors To Back Event
(Brooklyn, NY – January, 2005) The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is revving up for Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 to be held May 6 – 8. The show jury, which includes prominent designers as well as representatives from Interior Design Magazine, Metropolitan Home Magazine and Furniture New York, selected the very best Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings from a record number of applicants.
“The outstanding quality and increase in the number of applicants is a testament to the borough’s thriving design industry. Brooklyn Designs™ veterans will be joined by an outstanding group of newcomers,” said Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.
The complete exhibitor list, which may top 50 firms this year, will be posted on the Brooklyn Designs™ Web site in the coming weeks (http://www.brooklyndesigns.net/).
According to one returning exhibitor, Todd Seidman of 54 Dean, “Brooklyn Designs™ 2004 was our first trade show and the experience couldn’t have been better. The reception we received was phenomenal. Additionally, the sense of community that the show fostered reaffirmed for us why it’s so great to be a designer working in Brooklyn. We are very much looking forward to showing our work again at Brooklyn Designs™ 2005.”
“Brooklyn Designs™ 2004 made such an impression on us that we shifted our focus from custom work to the development of original designs. Among the exciting prospects of exhibiting is the potential for introducing ourselves not only to consumers but also to the other members of the local design community,” said newcomer Sam Kragiel of Brave Space.
“Brooklyn Designs™ has a unique appeal that draws all the right trade and press contacts as well as a knowledgeable buying public. Not only was I able to reconnect with a lot of buyers I had met before, but also with a retail clientele that has a specific, sophisticated taste,” added Bill Couig of Further Design.
The Brooklyn Chamber is pleased to announce that returning sponsors Two Trees Management, ABC Carpet & Home, Con Edison, Interior Design Magazine and Time Out New York Kids will be joined by kitchen appliance giants Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau as well as the Corcoran Group Brooklyn. Also reaffirming their commitment to the show are the local chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Designers and the International Interior Design Association.
According to Adams, “We are working closely with our outstanding sponsors to develop the show program and event schedule. In fact, a big opening night bash will take place at the BSH showroom, which showcases stylish, high-end appliances from Thermador, Gaggenau and Bosch, with beverages provided by The Brooklyn Brewery. We are also exploring an enhanced seminar series, designer/architect events, and consumer demonstrations and promotions. The streets of DUMBO will be alive with activities related to Brooklyn Designs™ 2005.”
Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 will take place at St. Ann’s Warehouse at 38 Water Street in DUMBO as well as a second location (TBA). Show hours have been set for Friday, May 6, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday, May 7, 10 am to 7 pm; and Sunday, May 8, 10 am to 5 pm. Pre-registered professional members of the design trade attend for free all day Friday.
Brooklyn Designs™ is supported by the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Legislature in cooperation with NYS Empire State Development Corporation, the Brooklyn City Council Delegation and the NYC Department of Small Business Services. For more information visithttp://www.brooklyndesigns.net/ or contact auster*events at 718-243-1414.
Show Dates Set For May 6-8, 2005
(Brooklyn, NY – November, 2004) Kenneth Adams, President of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Brooklyn Designs™ 2005 will run from May 6 – 8, 2005. The show, already a fixture of the New York design scene, will feature Brooklyn-based designers and manufacturers of contemporary furnishings. It will include indoor and outdoor furniture, rugs, lighting and accessories. Brooklyn Designs™ will return to DUMBO, Brooklyn to St. Ann’s Warehouse at 38 Water Street, as well as to a second location soon to be announced.
In the words of the New York Times, Brooklyn Designs™ 2004 featured “clean, clever and readily available products.” According to Adams, “Brooklyn Designs is re-defining our borough’s reputation. People want a chance to see what the creative economy in Brooklyn is producing.” Over 5,000 consumer and trade visitors attended the 2004 show. Exhibitors, sponsors and visitors were unanimous in their praise.
Added Adams, “One of the things that really distinguishes Brooklyn Designs is our jury process. It insures that everything on display meets the highest aesthetic and technical standards. This makes us a show that everyone from the seasoned design professional to the enthusiastic consumer can enjoy.”
The Brooklyn Chamber is currently putting together a steering committee and a jury that will review exhibitor applications for 2005. The jury will be made up of leading design professionals including editors from the top shelter and design publications. Interested exhibitors should download the 2005 application form by clicking here. The deadline for exhibitor applications is December 20, 2004. Accepted exhibitors will be announced on the Web site.
Companies interested in marketing opportunities should contact the Brooklyn Chamber at 718 875-1000 ext. 148. Brooklyn Designs™ is supported by the Brooklyn Delegation to the New York State Legislature in cooperation with NYS Empire State Development Corporation, the Brooklyn City Council Delegation and the NYC Department of Small Business Services. For more information contact auster* events at 718 243-1414.
