Indiana Design Center invites the public for a two-day design event series.

CARMEL, IN (March 2, 2020) – The Indiana Design Center (IDC) is pleased to announce the 2020 LUXE Design Showcase event line-up and design celebrity guest of honor Vern Yip. The two-day event series presented by BRIZO is designed to inspire and be the resource for home design, remodeling and custom building projects. Full details are listed below and may also be found at http://www.indianadesigncenter.com/luxedesign.

Friday, April 17, 2020, 6:30-10:00 p.m.: “Setting the Table for Good Design”
Nationally-acclaimed interior designer, columnist and HGTV personality Vern Yip is the featured guest for the Friday evening portion of the two-day series. To begin the evening, the renowned tastemaker will discuss his creative process and passion for travel and design through a moderated conversation led by WTHR morning news anchor Julia Moffitt. His appearance is made possible by the generosity of Trend, a division of Fabricut, one of the world’s largest distributors of decorative fabrics for design trade professionals. Trend collaborates with Yip to create an eclectic and inviting collection of fabrics, trimmings and wallcoverings that are available through the Drapery Street and The Trade Resource showrooms at the IDC.

Following the program, guests will enjoy a cocktail reception unveiling elegant tabletop displays decorated by the state’s leading interior designers. Yip will also be signing his latest book, Vacation at Home: Design Ideas for Creating Your Everyday Getaway. Leadership and volunteers from Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation will return for a second year to host the book signing sales and raffle ticket sales for guests to win a BRIZO SmartTouch® Technology kitchen faucet.

Proceeds from ticket, book and raffle sales will benefit the Art Therapy Program at Riley Hospital for Children through a donation to the Riley Children’s Foundation. “We are excited to partner with the IDC for the LUXE Design Showcase and highlight the powerful connection between art, creative expression and healing that we see each day at Riley Hospital for Children,” says Pamela Fairchild-Clark, senior major gifts officer for the foundation.

Tickets: $60 person / $120 couple
Enjoy wine, champagne, beer and hors d’oeuvres
Tickets available online in advance or at the door
www.indianadesigncenter.com/luxedesign

Saturday, April 18, 2020, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.: “Design Education & Showcase”
Saturday will feature free design education and activities for the public.

The day will begin with the 11 a.m. keynote presentation “2020 Design Trends and Influences” presented by Judd Lord, senior director of Industrial Design for BRIZO / Delta Faucet Co. Lord will discuss how influences from around the world like culture and architecture drive today’s trends and also forecast emerging trends.

The day will also inspire indoor and outdoor living projects for guests who may explore a newly installed outdoor living space created by Surroundings by Natureworks+, listen to mini seminars within showrooms and learn about new products and services through showroom trunk shows. Designer tablescapes will be on display throughout showrooms for guests to enjoy.

All events will be held at the Indiana Design Center 200 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. Free parking is available in the surface lots and underground parking garage.

The Indiana Design Center would like to thank its generous event partners and sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: BRIZO
Technology Partner: The Premier Group
Media Partner: Sophisticated Living
Speaker Sponsor: Trend
Platinum Sponsor: Caesarstone
Gold Sponsors: 3UP, Carmel Clay Public Library, City of Carmel, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, Kennicott Brothers, Kohler, Rusted Window, Surroundings by Natureworks+

Silver Sponsors: Cambria, DUCHATEAU, Drapery Street, Julie O’Brien Design Group, Parkside Linen, Sassy Green Interiors, Sherwin Williams, The Trade Resource