SF Mart Special Design-Industry Lecture: State of the Industry with Lloyd Princeton

Trade Seminar Sheds Light on Future of Interior Design Profession

Plus, Source New Suppliers at Resource Expo


SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 3, 2007 /San Francisco Mart/ --

June 22

Design CEU Seminar

State of the Industry

Presented by Lloyd Princeton

Session: 1-2:30 p.m.

Location: San Francisco Mart

RSVP: 415-437-7100

Admission: $25 for members/$35 for non-members by June 14;

$35 for members/$45 for non-members after June 14

CEU: .2 hour credit


June 22

Designer Resource Expo
Sponsored by ASID and IFDA
Exhibits: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: San Francisco Mart

Admission: Free for ASID, IFDA and SF Mart Members; $10 all others


Is your design business headed in the right direction? How can you position your business to thrive through societal changes? To get a mid-year assessment on the design trade, you will want to attend an edifying State of the Industry lecture presented by dynamic consultant Lloyd Princeton. The event will be held on June 22 at the San Francisco Mart.


During this talk, you will be able to ask questions, hear actionable responses and learn how to make your career thrive! Nationally-recognized design consultant Lloyd Princeton will provide you a fresh perspective on:

The role of the design professional in the future
Influence of retail sales on consumer purchasing
Ways to structure your business to stay abreast of changes in the industry


Lloyd Princeton is vibrant speaker and a He has addressed thousands of design professionals on business management, marketing and contract/rate negotiations. His clients include design professionals, design centers and corporations such as Kravet, Kohler, Ralph Lauren and Haworth. He is principal of Design Management Company in New York City.


The seminar will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in the SF Mart’s seminar room on the second floor. Admission to the seminar is $25 for members/$35 for non-members by June 14; $35 for members/$45 for non-members after June 14. Reservations and pre-payment are required. To RSVP with a credit card, call 415-437-7100, or send a check payable to the SF Mart to: SF Mart, Attn: Ruthie Idencio, 1355 Market St., Suite 294, San Francisco, CA 94103.


CEU credit is available for this course. Please bring an additional $12 check payable to NCIDQ for the .2 hour credit.

The seminar will follow the ASID/IFDA Designer Resource Expo, which will be held at the SF Mart from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

With a history spanning four generations, the San Francisco Mart has a long legacy of providing design professionals and retail buyers with stylish furnishings, great value and meaningful educational opportunities. The SF Mart is located at 1355 Market Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets and is open to retail buyers and design professionals throughout the year. For more information, visit www.sfmart.com  or call 415-552-2311.

Source: San Francisco Mart


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Website: www.sfmart.com