The Collector, The Creator and
The Connoisseur

The opportunity to see behind closed doors is incredibly seductive. As our satisfaction with generic styling wanes, more and more blogs, magazines, television shows and books are offering to take us into the real, lived-in spaces of interesting people. What we find once we are inside is often a striking reminder of how vast our similarities and differences can be. In 2012, Decoration + Design showcased three very different interior profiles in the third edition of the definitive trend forum, Design Futures.

Decoration + Design’s resident trend forecaster, Genty Marshall, considered what it is that we reveal when we invite someone inside in this season’s central feature - The Collector, The Creator and The Connoisseur.

Genty Marshall represents a new generation in design trend analysis and forecasting. Within this age of trend-watchers the editing of information to provide a basis for action is a specialised skill. The careful selection of relevant and actionable trends for a diverse range of clients was the guiding principle for Genty to start her own international consultancy.

Design Futures at Decoration + Design has provided an inspirational jumping point for many interior designers and architects, providing an inspired look at the future and how that future influences the way we live, interact, socialise and work and how that in turn affects design.

Previously at Decoration + Design: 

A Shared Table - Sydney 2011

A Shared Table was the debut exhibition for the new feature event of Decoration + Design - Design Futures. Located in the centre of the Decoration + Design fair (opposite stand D12), trend forecaster, Genty Marshall, brought together an installation of concept, colour and design in this new platform for inspiration and innovation.

This expressive installation explored ideas of collaboration and connection and the changes in how we interact professionally, socially and privately.

The table is the silent witness to our conversations, the constant character in the theatre of our lives. As we focus on the table, it reveals to us not only how we dine but how we work, celebrate and love.

United by the need to connect, The Shared Table lays out four underlying desires that are shaping the way we live. Comprising of four identical tables, the central display will showcase the most enticing exhibitor and guest product with a focus on tabletop, seating and lighting

Alone Together - Melbourne 2011

Both our virtual and physical spaces are being designed to bring us together as we strive to create more connected ways of living. Community, collaboration and connection are the words on everyone's lips.  But what about seclusion, seduction and solitude?  Venture behind closed doors and see how designers are striking the balance between the secret and the shared in this exclusive presentation of colour, form, style and inspiration from across the globe.