DESIGNADAC 4.18–4.20

4.18 – 4.20

Celebrate spring in Atlanta, a city blooming with optimism, April 18-20, 2023 for DESIGN ADAC, an occasion to appreciate wellness and the equilibrium the season brings. ADAC’s annual spring market is the perfect reason to head South and delight in colors that are bright and bold, feelings that are light and joyous, and inspiration that is plenty.

Consider the world of design through a new lens with three days of programming featuring keynote presentations, salon-style talks, book signings, product launches, tours and more that explore the principles of balance, the backbone of design and the state of mind we’re all seeking. Hear from illustrious tastemakers, captivating designers and architects, and cutting-edge innovators as we celebrate how the principles of design come together to create a world that is surprising and refreshing, customary and unconventional, structured and precise, and ultimately balanced.

DESIGN ADAC is free to attend. Registration required. Join the conversation with #DESIGNADAC.

10:00 AM

Dressing the Table with Lela Rose Keynote Presentation

Sponsored by

Join Modern Luxury in welcoming fashion designer, author, and lifestyle curator Lela Rose to ADAC. In this presentation, Lela will discuss her brand new tome, Fresh Air Affairs: Entertaining with Style in the Great Outdoors, with the event’s moderator, Caroline Perrott, Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantan, Interiors Atlanta, and Weddings Atlanta. Set up among a tablescape creation by Lela exclusively for this event and inspired by the creative entertainment spaces in her book, the pair will discuss the joy of entertaining outdoors in a variety of different climates, with Lela sharing her secrets to designing the perfect table and looking good while doing it.

ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium

Join Lela and Caroline after the lively presentation at Kolo Collection for hors d’oeuvres and a meet-and-greet with the talented fashion designer. Lela will be signing copies of her latest book, Fresh Air Affairs: Entertaining with Style in the Great Outdoors. Kolo Collection | Suite 321

@lelarose | @theatlantan | @mlinteriorsatl | @kolocollection

Noon

The Erinn V. Collection by Hartmann & Forbes Showroom Presentation

Ernest Gaspard & Associates welcomes Cara Webb, Western Regional Manager for Hartmann & Forbes, as she presents a new window covering collaboration with Erinn V. The textured collection, handcrafted of sustainable natural materials, celebrates modern neutrals that Erinn finds unexpected yet practical. Following the presentation, enjoy light bites while you take a closer look at the collection.

Ernest Gaspard & Associates | Suite 109 @hartmannforbes | @ernestgaspardassociates ernest gaspard & associates

1:00 PM

Restaurant Design: Return of the Max Keynote Presentation