Color + Design
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From Future Vision to Material Reality: How Predictions for Color, Material and Finish Have Come to Life
Presented by:
Gerri Chmiel, Sr. Design Manager, North America, Formica Corporation
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What You Will Learn
Join us as we look back at the three trend stories of Future Vision Volume 2 – Engineered Design, No Boundaries, and Fluidity and validate (or update) the colors, materials, and finishes (CMF) predicted to influence and drive design.
We’ll review each of the trend stories and explore updated CMF mood boards. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about real life interior spaces as evidenced by the CMF trends and various consumer groups.
During this session, you will:
- Explore trend predicting terminology such as forecasting, tracking and validation.
- Recognize the Pyramid of Influence and S-Curve and how we use these tools in mapping trends.
- Dive into predicted colors and discuss where palettes need to be tweaked, and how colors are being utilized in color combinations.
- Review predicted materials by trend story and the CMF S-Curve for each story.
- Discuss where materials have been validated or are still evolving or progressing through different consumer groups.
Featured Presenter
Gerri Chmiel – Sr. Design Manager, North America – Formica Corporation
Gerri Chmiel joined Formica Corporation in 2001 and is the Sr. Design Manager for Living Spaces. Chmiel is responsible for creating and managing the trend and design portfolio of surfacing materials for the North American residential market. She leads residential design research and development, and acts as Formica North America’s voice of design through customer presentations and speaking engagements.
Chmiel tracks international and domestic design/color trends to aid in the development of innovative design and to educate customers and Formica Corporation team members about the latest influential trends affecting their markets. She is an active member of the Color Marketing Group (CMG) and has served on the board as well as the Executive Vice President of Color Forecasting. Once a design specifier of Formica® Brand, Chmiel now works with the Formica Corporation team to deliver a great brand experience to customers through diversified products and outstanding design.
Chmiel holds a BA in Interior Design from Adrian College in Michigan and has worked over 30 years in product design and development.
Webinar Sponsor
Formica
Formica Group is a leading provider of branded, designed surfacing solutions for commercial and residential customers worldwide. As the world’s largest manufacturer of High Pressure Laminate (HPL), our international network of design, manufacturing, distribution and sales operations maintains the recognition of Formica® as a global brand.
The heritage and brand reputation of the Formica Group of companies has been founded on quality, service, and innovative product lines. We have developed an unrivaled expertise that ensures products meet the needs of their applications — as well as market demands.
In addition, we provide our homeowner customers with the surfacing materials they need, whether it’s laminate countertops for a kitchen renovation, a vanity top for a bathroom remodel, DIY cabinet refacing, or countless other projects. In 2019, Formica Group was acquired by Broadview Holding, a Netherlands-based industrial holding with a significant presence in material technology and energy. Broadview Holding also owns Trespa (the global leader in exterior HPL cladding), Arpa (well known for its innovative Fenix product line), and Westag (manufacturer of doors, elements, and surfaces with a significant footprint in Germany). With the acquisition of Formica Group, Broadview and Formica Group strengthened their position as global leaders in surface materials.
Formica Group is a global group of companies consisting of Formica Canada, Inc., Formica Corporation, Formica de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Formica IKI Oy, Formica Limited, Formica S.A., Formica S.A.S., Formica Taiwan Corporation, Formica (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Formica (Asia) Ltd., and Homapal GmbH, among others.
