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Social Media Etiquette Panel

On Wednesday, November 11th, the New York Design Center hosted a conversation on social media etiquette with industry creatives Robert Rufi no, House Beautiful Style Director; Mieke ten Have, Interior Stylist; Lori Paranjape, Owner of Mrs. Paranjape Interior Design in Nashville; and Keyanna Bowen, Interiors Photographer and blogger behind popular design site East+Lane.

The panel discussed the unwritten rules of social sharing and the dos and don’ts of online crediting as it applies to designers, photographers, stylists, publishers, bloggers/infl uencers, consumers, and more. The event was moderated by Hadley Keller, House Beautiful Senior Editor.

How to Master the Next Age of Design

On Thursday, September 24th, ELLE DECOR Articles Editor Charles Curkin and renowned designers Alexa Hampton, Keita Turner, and Jamie Drake joined the New York Design Center’s twelfth annual What’s New, What’s Next event for a virtual discussion about the current state of the interior design industry. Hampton, Turner and Drake agree, the business of creating interiors was once heavily dependent on personal, face-to-face meetings, but now, with self-quarantine mandates and travel restrictions, designers are having to fi nd new ways to conduct business. In this conversation, the designers discussed the challenges of navigating the new digital landscape, and off ered tips on how to master the “new normal.” This conversation was produced and hosted by Theodore Alexander, located at Suite #515 in the New York Design Center.

1. Charles Curkin 2. Jamie Drake 3. Alexa Hampton 4. Keita Turner

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Matthew Patrick Smyth

Through a Designer’s Eye – A Conversation with Matthew Patrick Smyth and DJ Carey

On Monday, September 21st, Circa Lighting hosted A-List interior designer Matthew Patrick Smyth in conversation with CTC&G’s (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens) Editorial Director DJ Carey for an in-depth look at Matthew’s new book, Through a Designer’s Eye: A Focus on Interiors, released in September from The Monacelli Press. This conversation was produced and hosted by Circa Lighting, located at Suite #103 in the New York Design Center.

Wendy Goodman Rachael Grochowski Anthony Watts

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Elena Brower

Creating Calm in Diverse Spaces, With Wendy Goodman

On Wednesday, September 23rd, Lepere, known for its distinctive furniture, lighting, carpets, wallcoverings and outdoor products, hosted a conversation on the art and science of creating calm at home and the buildings we inhabit with Rachael Grochowski of RHG Architecture + Design, Anthony Watts of LAYER and Elena Brower, a best-selling author, global team leader for doTerra Essential Oils, and international yoga teacher. The panel was moderated by Wendy Goodman of New York Magazine. The Lepere showroom is located in Suite #1207 in the New York Design Center.

Open Door Policy: An Inside Look at Designer’s Most Personal Spaces

On Tuesday, September 22nd, Arteriors hosted past and present brand collaborators and designers Beth Webb, Jay Jeff ers, Ray Booth, Windsor Smith and Frank Ponterio in conversation with Jacqueline Terrebonne of Galerie Magazine for an exclusive, in-depth tour of their most personal spaces: their homes. Each designer shared a window into a room within their home, speaking to the techniques, insights and inspiration that make their spaces unique. From sourcing products to styling family heirlooms and renovating to suit the needs of the whole family, each designer shared stories about how their industry insights have infl uenced their own designs. The conversation celebrated the connection between people and home through the personal lens of these designers, ultimately uncovering how in the most challenging of times, our homes remain our greatest sanctuaries. The Arteriors showroom is located on the 2nd fl oor of the New York Design Center, Suite #202.

Beth Webb Frank Ponterio Jay Jeff ers

Ray Booth Windsor Smith

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A Conversation on Designing Naturally

On Friday, September 25th, Robb Report’s Helena Madden joined Guy Regal of Guy Regal NYC, fi ne art and antique dealer, John Greytak, founder of Studio Greytak, and David Scott of David Scott Interiors, for a conversation on how to incorporate natural elements into the home with respect to healing and history. The panelists also discussed the debut Studio Greyatk collection new to Guy Regal’s gallery this past month. The gallery is located in Suite #806 in the New York Design Center.

1. Guy Regal 2. Helena Madden 3. John Greytak 4. David Scott