Today, we are still basking in the pleasurable memories of this week’s “Greatest Summer Social on Earth.” On July 25th, the New York Design Coalition delivered on that promise for all members of the design community at the lovely Samsung837 Experience Center downtown.

The day began with an NKBA-hosted Design + Tech Summit MCed by Steve Greenberg, the Gadget Guy, and our own Susie Williford, Chief Strategy Officer for NKBA. We enjoyed informative panel discussions about the intersection of interior design and home technology, how to learn about it and deliver it to our clientele, too. We were given a personal tour of the design center by Samsung personnel and got some hands-on experience with the amazing products there. Our hosts even provided lunch!

At the end of the day, there was a short break while the space was flipped into an amazing party venue, and the membership poured in to experience a fabulous evening of food, music, and entertainment along with the always welcome opportunity to catch up with old and new friends.

A boatload of gratitude to the committee from each of the organizations for all of their hard work in pulling this together for us:

• NKBA Manhattan
• ASID New York
• IFDA New York
• DLFNY
• IDS New York

This year’s event truly WAS the Greatest Summer Social on Earth!

The chapter will be taking a break in August, but we’ll be bringing you back in September with a new array of terrific programming. In September, we are planning a special day of learning at Monogram’s new installation, travel to be provided, and October brings yet another amazing day of events at the A&D Building. Both days are part of continuing collaboration with NKBA National. You don’t want to miss either one! November will bring yet another special trip to Signature Kitchen Suite. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and in this newsletter for more details in the coming weeks. There is still time to get on board with us and be a part of all of the fun for the fall season!

As always, you can reach out to Membership Chair, Jeannine Price. She’s always happy to assist in getting you started!

—Julie Schuster