Creative Pulse with Designer Rugs

Designers discuss how design affects our environment as part of this year’s State of Design Festival.

July 22nd, 2011

A series of special events at Melbourne’s Designer Rugs showroom will look at how design affects our environment.

Designer Rugs’ St Kilda showroom will host 2 educational seminars – one for the general public and one for existing and new trade clients – where 2 Australian and internationally renowned designers will explore how design influences our emotions, and the role of the design system.

Simone LeAmon will act as MC. Among the confirmed presenters are Julie Paterson of Cloth, Stephen Ormandy of Dinosaur Designs and Lia Pielli of Designer Rugs.

Julie (L) and Stephen (R)

The seminars take place on 28 July. Don’t miss this one-off chance to hear the insights of some great design minds. RSVP by 15 July to drmel@designerrugs.com.au.

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