NEWS MATERIAL CONNEXION Littman Brands and Interior Design magazine hosted their first annual Immersive Ideation Think Tank in New York at Material ConneXion Library
With the goal of stimulating continued creativity, inspiration and great design, Littman Brands Contract and Interior Design magazine recently hosted an Immersive Ideation Think Tank on creative lighting design, solutions and innovation for a select group of designers who are at the top of their game and specialize in unique lighting installations. The event was held in New York, at the world headquarters of Sandow Media – home to Interior Design, Culture + Commerce, Luxe Interiors + Design, Worth, MediaJet, ThinkLab and Material ConneXion. Included in the intimate scheduled sessions was a tour of Material ConneXion Library, the world’s leading materials library and consultancy. The library staffs a global team of material scientists and experts who help creatives across industries, from fashion to architecture to automotive. In the spirit of thinking outside of the norm, our director of custom and design, Nicolas Baldoni, visited Material ConneXion a month prior to the event and selected a few interesting materials from the library to work with at our custom manufacturing facility. He presented his concepts to the think-tank guests. Mood boards and unique lighting designs were shown as examples of what Littman Brands’ custom division can do with just a touch of inspiration from these remarkable materials. Baldoni even had a working visual test-lab with various lighting options and techniques demonstrated. Inside the Material ConneXions Library.
Participants walked away with a fresh sense of purpose and perspective, ready to collaborate and bring new and remarkable designs to the world. They also learned even more about Littman Brands services, design capabilities and custom manufacturing operations.
A closer look at the Material ConneXions Library.
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PICNIC BY DESIGN
Brightening the world by giving back
Littman Brands’ Brighten the World initiative focuses on enriching lives around the globe by giving back to the community at large. While we at Troy Lighting, Corbett Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting and Littman Brands believe that success is a product of A tempting picnic scene created for a good cause. determination and vision, we also know it takes a measure of good fortune. That is why we are dedicated to using our resources to extend the benefits of good fortune to those in need. We embrace and commit to philanthropic causes that bring comfort and care to vulnerable members of society, not only across the United States, but also around the world. One recent highlight of the campaign included the DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) picnic event this summer. Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting both proudly supported DIFFA at their Picnic By Design in New York. DIFFA’s humanitarian efforts include raising awareness and granting funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS. Picnic By Design is DIFFA National’s summer celebration that highlights design, food and fun for a worthy cause. Picnic By Design brings together designers, manufacturers and artists whose work is enjoyed, celebrated and bid on by DIFFA supporters. Funds raised support their grant-making efforts to help nonprofit organizations across the country combating HIV/AIDS. Guests are invited to sip cocktails and wine, while savoring picnic fare from fabulous NYC restaurants and bidding to win one-of-a-kind designer picnic baskets.
Think Tank participants and Director of Custom and Design Troy-CSL Nicolas Baldoni demonstrating the visual test laboratory (top).
An overview of the impressive displays vying for attention at DIFFA’s annual Picnic By Design.
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