Rashid to Kick Off BDNY 2016

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Acclaimed designer Karim Rashid will share his perspectives on the creative process and more as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Boutique Design New York (BDNY) trade fair and conference, Nov. 13-14, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Karim Rashid
Karim Rashid. Photo: Courtesy of Karim Rashid
 
Rashid, whose work on Temptation Resort & Spa Cancun was the cover story of Boutique Design’s July/August issue, has about 3,000 designs in production, working with brands ranging from Umbra to Hugo Boss. In addition to the Temptation resort, he’s designed several other high-profile hospitality destinations, including Nhow Hotel Berlin and Morimoto Restaurant in Philadelphia.
Guest room at Temptations Resort & Spa Cancun designed by Karim Rashid
Karim Rashid-designed guest room at Temptation Resort & Spa Cancun. Image: Courtesy of Temptation Resort & Spa Cancun
Rashid will share his strategies for creating provocative design with a practical foundation during his keynote at BDNY on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 10 am.
Following Rashid’s presentation, Boutique Design executive editor and HMG conference director Mary Scoviak will moderate a discussion with ceos of leading lifestyle brands on the trends, challenges and “extra skills” that will win commissions in their dynamic segment of the hospitality market. Panelists for “Living the Lifestyle: A View From the C-Suite” will include Ingo Schweder, chief executive officer and founder, GOCO Hospitality; Josh Wyatt, president, Equinox Hotels; and others to be announced.
Overall, the BDNY conference agenda will offer more than 35 panel discussions, design-firm Q&As and CEU sessions led by industry thought leaders. The event’s 100-plus speakers will include leaders from such firms as Dream Hotel Group, Ennismore, Gettys Group, Hilton Worldwide, Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott Intl., SH Group, SIXTY Hotels and WATG|Wimberly Interiors. Sessions will be grouped into four tracks: Inspiration, Information, Interaction and a new addition for 2016, Intel, which focuses on helping designers improve their business management skills and processes.
More information on Rashid’s appearance and the BDNY conference agenda can be found here. 
Original Article on Boutique Design: http://www.boutiquedesign.com/content/rashid-kick-off-bdny-2016

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