Friday 14 July, 10.30am – 11.15am

DESIGN WITH INTENT

Christopher Elliott, Christopher Elliott Design
In conversation with Damian Corney, Grafico Group

Christopher Elliott is the Principal Designer of his eponymous design studio, established in 2005. A bespoke practice, the studio specialises in creating meticulously detailed interiors, honouring authentic materials that respond to the architecture and surrounding landscape.

Born and raised in Perth, Christopher is self-taught, tackling the pursuit of knowledge with the same determined passion he built his practice on. From stunning residential projects to commercial and retail endeavours such as EST Lighting’s Melbourne Showroom, Christopher brings a naturally inquisitive mind for design, believing it can transform our lives, and insists that good design must have a purpose.

Join Christopher in conversation with Damien Corney, founder & creative director of Grafico Group, a household name when it comes to custom print wallpapers, wall graphics and high-quality design. Damian works daily with large brands such as Louis Vuitton, Lexus, Dutton Group and large hotel groups to name a few. You might also recognise him from “The Block” as an official sponsor and ‘go to’ walls advisor.

This entertaining and practical session will feature inspirational projects and tips from Christopher on how to take a project from concept stage to completion – responding to the given environment in a way that ensures that beautiful form follows practical function.

: @christopher.elliott
: @damian_corney

$55

Friday 14 July, 10.30am – 12.30pm

Sales Alchemy for Design

Ben Lai, Sales Ethos

Ben Lai is the founder of Sales Ethos, which helps clients sell ethically, organically and effectively. As a former nurse turned sales professional, he is determined to bring care and integrity to the world of business. Now with 15 years’ experience in sales, Sales Ethos has worked with a diverse range of companies, from Start-ups to $80million+ annual turnover. It has been nominated for the Telstra Business Awards and featured in the Australian Business Journal.

Ben’s soft approach is perfect for creative industries. Join this workshop to rethink your money mindset and how sales works. Learn core selling skills such as building trust, communicating your value and closing the contract.

If you’ve ever struggled to convert an Instagram lead into monetary value or questioned the worth of your work – this workshop is for you!

This workshop is presented in partnership with the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi).

$55

Friday 14 July, 11am – 11.50am

Design Tour With James Treble

JAMES TREBLE

Elevate your work with this tour of the exhibition led by the charming James Treble, experienced interior designer and recognised raconteur.

Get ideas on how to adapt standout, forward-thinking products from selected exhibitors – in a way that’s perfect for Australian homes. It will incorporate surfaces, furniture, lighting, textiles and décor for every part of the home.

The tour will focus on using exhibitor products for longevity and sustainability, what clients are currently loving, plus practical design tips from one of the most in-demand designers in the business!

James Treble is an award-winning interior designer, TV presenter and writer with over 25 years’ experience in the building & design industry. In addition to his vast expertise and experience in the construction and renovation of new homes, he is a qualified real estate agent, colour consultant and interior designer.

James is also well known for various roles on Australian TV over the past 10 years, including seven years as the resident Interior Design expert on the popular program The Living Room. James is currently a presenter on Open Homes Australia and the host of Renovate or Rebuild on Channel 9.

Whether you’re an experienced decorator or designer – or new to the field – this will be an entertaining tour that leaves you brimming with ideas!

: @designerjamestreble

$65

Friday 14 July, 12pm – 12.50pm

2024 MAJOR DESIGN TRENDS FORECAST

BREE LEECH

Join Dulux Colour Forecaster & Stylist Bree Leech for the 2024 Major Design Trends Forecast at Decor + Design.

Bree has over 25 years’ experience in various design disciplines within the commercial & residential interior design industry and is an experienced trend forecaster.

Bree has provided key information and creative services to many well-known Australian brands and each year works closely with Dulux Australia to produce their Colour Forecast and colour marketing initiatives.

This will be an informative, inspiring and visually rich presentation in which Bree draws on her inimitable experience, as well as her trip with Dulux Australia to Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week 2023, the world’s annual crucible for the latest design trends.

This is an unmissable session for those interested in the materials, textures, patterns, colours and directions which will inform interior and furniture design in 2024, all with an eye as to how they can be adapted to the unique Australian environment.

: @breeleech

$75

Friday 14 July | 1.15pm – 2pm

GLOBAL MACRO FORECAST: NEW WAYS OF LIVING

NIA PEJSAK, STYLUS

‘See past the now’ with Futurist Nia Pejsak, Advisory Director of Stylus, for a fascinating look into the future of living.

This macro forecast will address how global populations will change the way they live, the design of their homes and areas to deal with major issues such as climate change and cost-of-living.

Nia Pejsak has a background in international marketing, brand strategy and product development, having worked with global brands such as Mulberry, Net-a-Porter and the former Arcadia Group. Leading a global team, Nia’s skills as a futurist have seen her tackle complex research briefs for everyone from Korean automotive companies to billion-dollar American retail and global furniture brands.

Stylus is an international trends and insights business that predicts change and helps businesses to prosper. They are the authority on emerging trends in over 20 sectors – from Product Design and Colour & Materials to Retail, Leisure, Lifestyle and beyond. They’re trusted by more than 600 of the world’s leading brands, agencies and businesses to help them reveal what’s possible, not just predict what’s probable.

From the future of architecture and retail to work, this is an unmissable session for savvy design visitors.

: @wearestylus

$65

Friday 14 July, 2pm – 3pm

DULUX COLOUR APPLICATION AND TRAINING

Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour and Communication Manager, DuluxGroup

Australia is blessed with unique light and landscapes. Join one of our foremost voices on colour, Andrea Lucena-Orr, for this practical workshop on how to apply colour for both interiors and exteriors, for commercial or residential projects in a quintessentially Australian way.

Colour and Communications Manager for DuluxGroup, Andrea has a strong background in colour and design, and has been working with colour for over twenty-five years. She executes colour training, trends and colour forecasting and presents her findings to trade, retail and media – and her recommendations play an integral part in Dulux marketing strategies.

A member of the international Colour Marketing Group (CMG), Andrea scours the globe in pursuit of her passion for colour forecasting.

This session is essential for interior designers, decorators and design students who want a practical grounding in the application of colour.

: @duluxaustralia

$55

Friday 14 July, 2.30pm – 3.15pm

Practical Magic

BRIELLYN TURTON, with Jen Bishop

Interior designer Briellyn Turton’s TikTok account has become one of the hottest Australian destinations on the app, with almost 70,000 followers – perhaps because its creative, high-quality content instructs as much as it entertains.

Brie is a talented and experienced Interior Designer with over 10 years of experience in the industry and the director of Studio Brie, a boutique design firm that specialises in creating glamorous but functional living spaces for clients across Australia.

In addition to her work at Studio Brie, Briellyn is also the host of Australia’s Best Home on Channel 9. Through this show, Briellyn showcases her design expertise and shares tips and tricks with viewers to help them create beautiful living spaces of their own.

Don’t miss Brie in conversation with Jen Bishop, the charismatic founder of popular design site Interiors Addict. So much more than influencers, they’ll show you how Brie approaches each project and blends storytelling with elements of the client’s personality to create magical homes that transform lives.

: @briellynturton
: @interiorsaddict

$65

Friday 14 July, 3.45pm – 4.30pm

Heather Nette King

Behind the Brief: Creating Maximum Impact

Heather Nette King has an inimitable sense for what creates impact. Known for her colour and vibrancy, the well-known interiors stylist and writer always achieves maximum impact for her clients.

Heather loves collaborating closely with creative teams to produce campaigns for products and brands from concept stage through to shoot day. She works on casting, location hunting and production scheduling, as well as the look and feel of the products.

Her work has appeared in both Australian and international magazines, and her own home has been featured in the international style bible, Elle Decoration UK. Heather’s commercial clients include Cult Design, Dulux, Myer, Fenton & Fenton, Early Settler, Carpet Court and Network Ten.

Go behind (and beyond) the brief with Heather, learn how to work effectively with stylists and create maximum impact in your own work.

: @heathernetteking

$55

Saturday 15 July, 10.30am – 11.15am

Styling Masterclass

Kerrie-Ann Jones
In Conversation With Hande Renshaw, Founder of Hunter & Folk

Kerri-Ann Jones knows how to elevate interiors. As the former style editor of Real Living magazine, her impeccable style and eye for trends have influenced and inspired how Australians decorate their home.

The Sydney-based style director is known for her signature style – a curated and evocative approach to interiors, balanced with a neutral colour palette. She mixes high-end with affordable pieces, vintage with contemporary, layers with textures and is environmentally conscious.

Don’t miss an engaging and lively session with Kerrie-Ann, in conversation with Hande Renshaw, former homes editor of The Australian Women’s Weekly and founder & editor of design and arts journal Hunter & Folk.

This Styling Masterclass is essential for interiors designers, decorators and retailers looking for practical ideas to elevate their interiors styling.

: @kerrieann_jones_stylist
: @hunterandfolk

$65

Saturday 15 July, 11.30am – 1.30pm

Social Media Lab

Lee Biderovsky, Lee Bird Photography

Ditch the overwhelm, transform your brand presence, tell social media who’s boss and start seeing the results you dreamed about at your business’s launch.

In this session, Lee Biderovsky will share her top tips for creating a suite of social images and the sweetest flat-lay layouts. She’ll show you how to use your innate interior design skills for photo compositions and layouts, and how to streamline your feed.

Lee is a professional product and branding photographer, a social media content curator and the face behind Lee Bird Photography. Her photography helps frustrated business owners get great photos, shake up their socials, hone their visual marketing skills and rock their business socks off.

This workshop is held in partnership with the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi).

: @leebirdphotography

$55

Saturday 15 July, 11.45am – 12.30pm

DESIGNING FOR PROFIT

Rebeka Morgan, BuildHer Collective

Many interior designers dream of harnessing their skills for profit in their own projects, rather than for clients. Rebeka Morgan from the popular community BuildHer Collective is here to show you how.

BuildHer Collective has gained a huge following online by empowering women to crack the codes of what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry, and design and renovate for profit. With a university background in architecture and construction management, plus years of experience in the building industry, Morgan has developed a step-by-step system to leverage your interior design skills for profit. This session is essential for designer entrepreneurs with big ambitions!

: @buildhercollective

$65

Saturday 15 July, 1pm – 1.50pm

Daily Design Tour With James Treble

JAMES TREBLE

Elevate your work with this tour of the exhibition led by the charming James Treble, experienced interior designer and recognised raconteur.

Get ideas on how to adapt standout, forward-thinking products from selected exhibitors – in a way that’s perfect for Australian homes. It will incorporate surfaces, furniture, lighting, textiles and décor for every part of the home.

The tour will focus on using exhibitor products for longevity and sustainability, what clients are currently loving, plus practical design tips from one of the most in-demand designers in the business!

James Treble is an award-winning interior designer, TV presenter and writer with over 25 years’ experience in the building & design industry. In addition to his vast expertise and experience in the construction and renovation of new homes, he is a qualified real estate agent, colour consultant and interior designer.

James is also well known for various roles on Australian TV over the past 10 years, including seven years as the resident Interior Design expert on the popular program The Living Room. James is currently a presenter on Open Homes Australia and the host of Renovate or Rebuild on Channel 9.

Whether you’re an experienced decorator or designer – or new to the field – this will be an entertaining tour that leaves you brimming with ideas!

: @designerjamestreble

$65

Saturday 15 July, 2pm – 3.45pm

‘FUTURE READY’ DESIGN NETWORKING EVENT

Karie Soehardi | James Treble | Jamie Durie

Are you ready for the future of design? From circular design to digital passports for products and AI, we’re at the nexus of change. Join us for an afternoon of drinks, canapés and discussion about how we can continue to make beautiful objects but preserve the planet for future generations.

Karie Soehardi has 25 years’ experience as a designer and is the Founder of Circular Design Thinking (CDT), curators of the 2023 Green Design Hub at Decor + Design. Karie is passionate about changing the way products are designed and utilising waste as an asset, as well as fundamentally shifting the values of the industry.

Jamie Durie OAM is an icon of the Australian design industry, an award-winning international designer, author and TV presenter. Over the past two decades, he has built a strong reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and innovative designers in the industry and is a passionate environmentalist.

Join Karie and Jamie in conversation with James Treble, award-winning interior designer, TV personality and sustainable building expert, for an entertaining afternoon which will connect you with like-minded people.

: @circular_design_thinking | : @designerjamestreble | : @jamiedurie

$65

Sunday 16 July, 11.30am – 12.20pm

Daily Design Tour With James Treble

JAMES TREBLE

Elevate your work with this tour of the exhibition led by the charming James Treble, experienced interior designer and recognised raconteur.

Get ideas on how to adapt standout, forward-thinking products from selected exhibitors – in a way that’s perfect for Australian homes. It will incorporate surfaces, furniture, lighting, textiles and décor for every part of the home.

The tour will focus on using exhibitor products for longevity and sustainability, what clients are currently loving, plus practical design tips from one of the most in-demand designers in the business!

James Treble is an award-winning interior designer, TV presenter and writer with over 25 years’ experience in the building & design industry. In addition to his vast expertise and experience in the construction and renovation of new homes, he is a qualified real estate agent, colour consultant and interior designer.

James is also well known for various roles on Australian TV over the past 10 years, including seven years as the resident Interior Design expert on the popular program The Living Room. James is currently a presenter on Open Homes Australia and the host of Renovate or Rebuild on Channel 9.

Whether you’re an experienced decorator or designer – or new to the field – this will be an entertaining tour that leaves you brimming with ideas!

: @designerjamestreble

$65