Color & Light...a designers paint box! (CEU approved) Color & Light - a designer's paint box Innovative ways to incorporate and understand the design elements of color and light to visually enhance any space while providing clients with a comfortable place to relax, work, shop… and thrive! As design professionals we all know that using the design tools of color and light can sometimes be frustrating…. but not if we first understand the science based interconnection between the electromagnetic ENERGIES of color and light! In this faced paced and interactive 2 hour session, Deborah will demystify the scientific properties of light and explain the visual spectrum of color in a way that will open your eyes to the endless possibilities of your own talent while offering you the skills that will set your work apart. With hands-on demonstrations and real world examples, design pros will learn : How to understand the interconnection of color and light from a user-friendly scientific perspective in order to broaden your professional expertise while increasing your perceived value in the eyes of the client Explore research- driven findings relating to the human need for color and light and discover, how as designers, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of all who occupy that space Discover how the coloration of interior products and surfaces can be manipulated in order to compliment and enhance the overall project color scheme while avoiding unnecessary "color failures" and costly mistakes Learn simple and affordable techniques using color and light to visually enhance any room while adding to the comfort level, productivity and performance of all occupants within that space.   Design Directives ( CEU approved) Design Directives a unique look at fads, trends & classic home fashion style with an eye towards the future As established designers, architects, and outstanding design students, we all know the major role home fashion trends play in determining the projects' ultimate success. In this fast paced and informative 2 hour program, Deborah will explore past design and decorating trends thru the lens of social history and explain how and why the past plays an important role in our design future. With an innovative dissection and explanation of what makes a trend savvy, a fashion forward fad fade and a classic style remain for generations, she will explore ever changing decorating fads, style savvy design trends, and count- on classic styles from the perspective of a client's physical, emotional and psychological make up so that audiences will also learn how to interpret the latest design fashion with new found confidence and dollar generating results. By examining the past, you will be able to determine and predict the longevity of a style and color scheme so that your palettes are always fresh and exactly what the client expects.. and needs! Learn the latest science based evidence supporting both gender and life stage design preferences so that your work will remain 'evergreen' and timeless for years to come Discover which three design elements play a major role in determining why fads fade, trends vanish and classics morph into timeless elegance! Deborah Burnett© 2005 copyright DSI   Flooring...the new frontier in healthy living FLOORING- the new frontier in healthy living Insights from science on how flooring affects our daily lives As designers, builders, and design- savvy homeowners we are all aware of the visual impact the right flooring makes in every project; but do we really understand the health and welfare consequences our selections make on the human bodies who occupy that space? Throughout this fast paced interactive session, Deborah will open your eyes to the latest in evidence based design research and scientific studies impacting the flooring selections we place in our homes and how we as professionals and homeowners about to make a major flooring purchase can make a huge difference in the lives of our residential customers and family members. During this two hour session audiences will learn: Understand how the human body reacts anatomically, physiologically and emotionally to various flooring materials Learn what happens when a body is affected by dirt, dander and allergens and how we can control and minimize those consequences before the flooring is even installed Understand how and why certain flooring materials lend themselves to aging baby boomers, while others are more suited for GEN X and Y Gain insight into workplace employee performance and production by examining the latest statistics and findings from health researchers and how this information directly applies to the floors in our homes Engage in an insightful discussion of the GREEN movement and how this will directly impact the health and welfare of our family members and residential clients   Fresh Ideas for Stale Inventories Fresh Ideas for Stale Inventories Unique merchandizing techniques to make home sales soar ! From small- town contractor to national level homebuilder, staying current with the latest in home design trends WITHOUT compromising existing construction techniques and tight profit margins is a tough challenge. In this unique approach to the winning strategy of new construction merchandizing & emotions- based marketing , Deborah tackles the obstacle of "thinking out of the box" and gives you the hands- on skills to interpret and benefit from bypassing the current demand for fully 'dressed' models and opt instead for the real- world affordable 'merchandizing placements' that you can easily implement into your building practice and current housing inventory. Designed for home builders in every price range as well as real estate professionals and on site design teams , everyone involved with the construction and selling of an inventoried house can benefit and learn from Deborah's enlightened marketing strategies, dollar generating merchandizing techniques, and the all important display skills that are necessary to successfully turn an empty house into another successful closing! During this hour long fast- paced program, you'll come away with several "real world" tips for successfully integrating the latest in merchandizing tips and affordable inexpensive upgrades into your current building practice, including existing inventories that will quickly turn your construction efforts into bankable dollars! Quick & easy merchandizing tips that sell houses Low cost & simple lighting tips that create spacious appeal No- hassle color and design options that please every buyer   Color & Light...a designer's bag of tricks Open up a can of understanding and paint endless possibilites using brilliant color and simple lighting techniques guaranteed to make your home sparkle! Using the design tools of color and light can somtimes be tricky for the average homeowner unless you first understand the natural connection between the two most powerful design elements. In this fast paced, interactive session, Deborah will demystify home lighting and explain the visual spectrum of paint and wallpaper colors in a way that will open you eyes to the endless possiblities of your own talent. With hands on demonstrations and real world examples, audiences in this fast pasced session will learn: How to use color without fear and discover the talents you never knew you had! Learn simple and quick tricks designed to give you the ability to specify any wallpaper and paint color like a pro! Understand how we perceive and process color so that you can select a wall color that will not only look great but make you feel fantastic! Simple affordable tricks using paint and creative lighting to enhance any space withour spending a fortune. How to create design-savvy color combinations so that your entire house will "flow" with excitement and feel like a comfortable place to call...home. Get the jump on upcoming color and home fashion trends.   Aging in place....comfortably! Practical and affordable design tips with universal appeal to turn any home into an ageless haven of freedom and comfort! Face it...we're all getting older, and so are our loved ones. But who says that with aging, the remaining years have to be spent in a faceless facility or a house that no longer suits our lifestyle or physical needs? In this fact filled program, Deborah shares her professional design and construction skills for rehabbing any home to fit the needs of anyone wishing to remain at home throughout their lifespan. No matter what your budget or handyman skill level, you'll come away with several quick and affordable design and decorating tips that will improve any house, apartment or condo so that it's safe, functional, and most importantly, comfortable for those who will continue to call it home! Audiences will learn: 10 simple homeowner improvements with universal appeal and resale marketability that will inusre your loved one's safety and comfort 3 simple $10.00 modifications that make any house a place to age gracefully Learn which wall colors and decorating color schemes will work best for aging eyes and physical restrictions so that your loved ones will be better able to function at home in design savvy univeral style!   Showroom Design for Retail Success SHOWROOM DESIGN for Retail Success Transforming your store to give the customer more reasons to buy ….from you! As design pro's and home fashion retailers, creating a trendy and attractive environment in which your customers can spend money is a daunting challenge unless you understand the dollar generating principle of RETAIL COMFORT. With the right mix of no-cost employee training, simple affordable store spruce- ups, and an all-encompassing design center, you can transform your ho- hum store into the 'best shop in town' making it a favorite destination for your customers to leisurely shop and spend money. In this faced paced interactive session, Deborah will offer several real world strategies for creating a customer friendly sales staff armed with specialized home fashion skills and the all important merchandizing and display techniques that play a critical role in establishing your stores' identity while maintaining a customer driven comfort level that will keep your register ringing. With simple, affordable tips and Deborah's in-the trenches insight, audience members will learn: How to get inside your customer's head and discover what they really want and EXPECT from a flooring showroom. No–cost employee training tips that will empower your staff with creative home fashion and design savvy in order to increase customer confidence level and solidify their decision to purchase from you Create product-driven color schemes, style- savvy displays, and techniques to introduce new lines that will enhance your professionalism while wordlessly inviting your customer to come back and spend more! How to boost sales by providing for customer comfort, design project and lifestyle needs Simple design tricks using paint and light to transform any store into a customer- friendly haven rich with profitability   EPIGENETIC DESIGN the new frontier for healthy living EPIGENETIC DESIGN the new frontier in healthy living Looking thru the lens of our body's 5 senses, explore how Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and interior surfaces impact our daily lives As designers, architects and flooring professionals we are all aware of the visual impact the right floor covering, wall treatment, paint color and surface finish selection make in every project; but do we really understand the health and wellness consequences our selections have on the body and brains of the people who actually live in the homes we design, build and furnish? Throughout this fast paced interactive session, Deborah will open your eyes to the latest in evidence based residential research impacting our industry, and how we as design pro's can make a huge difference in the healthy lifestyles of our residential customers. During this demonstration packed three hour session, audiences will learn: How the human body reacts anatomically, physiologically and emotionally to various flooring, wall, and interior surfaces Learn specifically what happens when a human body is affected by dander, allergens, VOC's, poor lighting conditions and general aging so that we can specify materials and products appropriate to each clients' unique needs and stage of life needs and expectations Understand how and why certain flooring, countertop materials, and wall colors lend themselves to aging baby boomers, while others are more suited for the more active GEN X and Y's Gain insight into the latest health and wellness research based evidence applies directly to the home fashion, flooring and design industry and the direction our profession will take in future years Engage in an insightful discussion of the GREEN movement and how this will directly impact the way we practice design and specify products while considering the consequences our specifications have on the health and lifestyles of our clients and customers   Design Elements that Compliment Stone Design Elements that compliment stone! Innovative ways to set your work apart by using color, light and textural elements As designers, architects, and professionals specializing in stone materials, creating a project showcasing the best that nature has to offer can sometimes be challenging …especially when it comes to the use of integrating surrounding surface color, artificial and natural lighting and the introduction of additional textures within the space. In this faced paced 75 minute interactive session, Deborah will demystify the scientific properties and physiological affects of light and explain the design connection to the visual spectrum of color in a way that will open your eyes to the endless potential contained within the possibilities of your own talent. With hands-on demonstrations, real world scenarios and group discussion, design pros in this faced paced workshop will learn : How to understand the interconnection of color and light from a user-friendly perspective in order to create stone based projects that sparkle with perfection Explore research- driven findings relating to the human need for color, light, texture and natural materials and how as designers we can make a dramatic difference in the lives of all who occupy our completed projects Discover how the brain and body receives, perceives, and processes the energies of color and light so that we can understand how to maximize the aesthetic value of stone projects and how to avoid the common pitfalls inherent in every project Simple and affordable techniques using surface color and artificial light to visually enhance stone based projects   The Art of Flooring The art of flooring… Making the 5th wall an important feature! Since the dawn of time man has had to seek shelter in order to survive, and an important consideration was the construction of, not only the walls, but the flooring materials as well. Throughout history housing materials have changed, but basic flooring criteria have remained the same…. until now. Instead of just a means of protection from the rising damp and cool earthen surface, modern day flooring has become a means of personal & social expression as well as an affordable way of creating an artistic masterpiece within every room. During this informative and highly interactive 3 hour workshop session, Deborah will explain the role of flooring as a means of artistic expression with a fresh innovative look designed to open your eyes to the potential of your own creativity. Throughout the session, she will also enlighten attendees with several practical design tips that will ensure your flooring creations will make a statement of style savvy design understanding and product know how. Also, she will introduce audiences to the latest in cutting edge product technology while exploring up and coming color trends destined to make a difference in the coming year ahead. During this fast paced program, participants will learn: How to understand the human need for reflecting social status in the construction and decoration of homes and how this affects the use of flooring now…. and in the future years ahead Explore the history of flooring with an eye towards the future Learn how to use flooring as an critical design element for any room and a key catalyst for creating a sense of style and spaciousness Discover why current building trends will demand more from the flooring retailer and design pro and less from " we've always done it this way" train of thought Examine the latest style and color forecasts and learn how they will impact the flooring industry as well as the successful design pro who specifies hardwood, tile and stone flooring. Get a sneak peak at flooring innovations and how it will change the way we look, specify and enjoy hard surface flooring in the years ahead