This new PAVE challenge is sponsored and presented by B&N Industries. Prototypes of winning designs will be displayed at GlobalShop 2010. All entries are now in, and judging is taking place this week.
Visit www.paveinfo.org for details.
This exciting new opportunity is available for students to showcase their work at a major industry event, GlobalShop 2010. Students who are enrolled in accredited store design, interior design, visual merchandising, and industrial design programs are invited to design a 3D sunglass fixture. The prize for first place is $5,000!
Finalists will work with B&N Industries to build a prototype of their design for display at GlobalShop 2010. GlobalShop 2010 will be held in Las Vegas, March 10-12, 2010, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. GlobalShop is the largest annual trade show of its kind, attracting leaders in the retail design industry from all over the world.
PAVE is a non-profit educational foundation encouraging the study of retail design, visual merchandising, and industrial design through scholalrships, grants and other programs.
NADI (The National Association of Display Industries) has named Brad Somberg, president of B+N Industries, as its new chairman, effective immediately. With Somberg’s appointment, NADI begins an in–depth assessment of its future. Somberg will lead the strategic planning process, working with A.R.E.’s Karen Schaffner, who has recently assumed the position of NADI managing director. To learn more about the role NADI plays in our industry, go to www.NADI-global.com.
Barcelona: Influenced by our recent trip to Spain, this flourish of the hand pattern interprets the ruffles and flounces of the hems, as seen in the dresses of traditional Flamenco dancers.
Chinoiserie: Inspired by the style originated in the 17th century, and which incorporated fanciful imagery of trees, birds, bridges, and temples. Its whimsical origin attempts to imitate Chinese porcelain and the use of lacquer-like materials and decoration.
To Learn more about these new patterns, and all Iconic Panels, go here.
Iconic™ Furniture incorporates three of our most popular Iconic Panel patterns in five stock colors and finishes.The virtually indestructible qualities of Iconic Panels are combined with warm walnut or high-gloss lacquered bodies, resulting in an elegant, modern, and wear-resistant collection of fine furniture. Shown here, the Dresser Collection,and Queen Bed with a Freestanding Headboard and Nightstand Panels, all in Helsinki Pattern with Walnut bodies. Iconic Furniture can be incorporated into both retail and hospitality projects. To Learn more about Iconic Furniture, please visit our new website featuring the entire collections at www.IconicRoom.com.
Brad Somberg has been elected to serve on the board of A.R.E., the Association of Retail Environments. Founded in 1956 and based in Hollywood, Fla., A.R.E. has stood for quality and professionalism for 50 years. A.R.E. members are proven industry leaders—companies that are well known for excellent craftsmanship, topflight service, and cutting-edge innovation.
JULY 7, 2009
ICONIC LOUISE PANELS USED IN SAKS FIFTH AVENUE DOLCE & GABBANA SHOP
Iconic Panels in Gloss White and Matte Black Louise Pattern were recently installed in Saks Fifth Avenue in the Dolce & Gabbana area of "The Workshop", adding a perfect modern backdrop to the simple hangrails and sophisticated apparel.
To see more photos of the installation in our Photo Database, go here.
Graphic Cube|Pedestals are display and merchandising cubes which have the ability to hold graphics on any, or all, of the four sides. The frame is constructed from brushed stainless steel, and has channels which allow graphics to be easily slipped into place. Levelers on the bottom ensure they stay balanced on uneven floor surfaces. The top is made from a solid piece of brushed stainless steel, and registers into place on top of the frame. It creates a perfect spot for highlighting product, and can hold up to 80 pounds (on the 22" version) and 60 pounds (on the 30" version). Graphic Cube|Pedestals can also be used without graphics for an open and light contrast to a Cube|Pedestal with full graphics. With several combined together, they produce a strong, impactful display, and provide easy adaptation for seasonal messaging or new promotions.
Light Platforms are modular, internally-illuminated display boxes that can connect together, or be used individually. The simple, open style legs are polished stainless steel (available also in gloss white powder coat). The legs have two sets of mounting holes, which allow them to share two Light Platforms, or be moved inward for a single Light Platform. Light Platforms can be ordered with either fluorescent bulbs, which can be easily changed by lifting the top, or with programmable color-changing LED’s. Fluorescent Light Platforms “daisy chain” their power feeds through a hole in the bottom, so that there is only one cord to plug in. Color-changing LED Light Platforms have individual power feeds. 
