Top Trend Experts Deliver Daily Sessions at Surtex®

Trend Theatre in Expanded ReSource HuB with Exclusive Continuous Presentations

WHITE PLAINS, NY – SURTEX®, the leading trade show for the art and design market to be held May 20-22 in New York City, will launch an exclusive Trend Theatre. Top trend experts from Europe and the US will conduct a total of seventeen 30-minute sessions at the SURTEX 2012 Trend Theatre, exploring the latest trends impacting industries as diverse as home and accessories, textiles, tabletop, fashion, paper, stationery, packaging and gifts.

It’s a first for SURTEX to offer such an extensive program, and free of charge for exhibitors and attendees. Over the course of the three show days, experts from world-renowned trend forecasting companies, who travel the world in search of the newest style ideas, as well as emerging attitudes and lifestyles, will offer their insights through exclusive presentations augmented by vivid imagery and insider commentary.

"As the authority in surface design and art licensing, SURTEX is thrilled to bring such a wealth of information and creative inspiration from the world's top trend forecasters to our audience, on a complimentary basis," said Penny Sikalis, Vice President of GLM and Manager of the SURTEX show. "The Trend Theatre and the booths of the presenters will be located in the ReSource HuB, so that attendees will have easy access to the materials and services of the forecasters."

The program includes:

Nicki Gondell, Principal of Trend House Inc., speaking on the Fall 13/14 Trend Forecast from Carlin International (headquartered in France), exploring key color, fabrics and styling, with an emphasis on home décor and accessories.
Emmanuelle Linard, Partner/Executive Director of Edelkoort, Inc., New York, identifying the growing trend to using textiles as a lifestyle form, bringing warmth into our homes.
Nicki Gondell of Trend House Inc., presenting the views of LA Colors from Amsterdam, which focuses on color, color, color -- a passion! Her presentation of trends for Fall ‘13 highlights the most meaningful color stories, ranges and harmonies for fashion and home.
Milou Ket, founder of Milou Ket styling and design, (The Netherlands), will take an in-depth look at emerging design themes for bedding, bath, ceramics and wallpaper – and will use compelling imagery to reveal colors, prints, materials, structure, design and form that will inspire future product development.
Nicki Gondell of Trend House Inc., presents key trends for Fall ‘13, as defined by Mudpie (headquartered in the UK) in terms of mood and color, along with print and graphic direction for the home, textiles, paper and apparel markets.
Jamie Thomas, Trend Director, Stylesight (New York, London, Hong Kong), will focus on three distinct areas:
Spring/Summer 2013 Megatrends: Packaging: four overarching themes and how they will directly impact color, shape, texture, material and delivery systems for packaging;
Fall/Winter 2013 Megatrends: outlining all areas of design, from fashion and beauty, to interior design and prints and graphics, with an in-depth forecast of macro trends;
Fall/Winter 2013 Megatrends: Prints & Graphics: a concentrated look at prints and graphics, as seen through the lens of Stylesight's four Megatrends themes, using mood and color direction to assist in the design process.
Jennifer Castoldi, founder, CEO and Chief Creative Director of Trendease International, will share key design influencers for the coming years and how various surface art and decoration found at SURTEX are in tune with these movements.
Nicki Gondell, of Trend House Inc. will present Jo-An Jenkin’s TrendPulse (from the UK), a round-up of the latest and greatest products and trends for home textiles, tabletop and gifts, as seen at recent international retail and trade shows.

This line-up of forecasters, speaking in a theater conveniently located on the show floor, is yet another bonus that SURTEX provides to the art design and licensing market, making the show truly THE SOURCE for original surface design.

The complete schedule of the sessions at the Trend Theatre is available at http://www.surtex.com/TheShow/ReSourceHuB/TrendTheatre/tabid/297/Default.aspx.