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The Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit to host exclusive BOLD Designer Showcase highlighting products from acclaimed designers

The BOLD Summit, the premier business conference for principal designers, will host an exclusive designer showcase featuring products from luxury interior designers throughout the three-day event. The BOLD Product Showcase provides an opportunity for attending designers to display their unique products to the design community as well as gain national media exposure.

The BOLD Designer Showcase is set to feature design industry products from highly talented designers such as, Michelle Workman, Jillian O’Neill, Liz Carroll, Marlene Holmquist, Susan Winchester and Deborah Main.

“The BOLD Designer Product Showcase is one of my favorite elements of the BOLD Summit because it allows some of our attendees to showcase their talent and passion in a new way. It is an added benefit of being an attendee and allows us to shine a light on the product side of their business.” states Julia Molloy, Founder of BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy Consulting. “Whether it be furniture, a fabric line or home décor, the showcase gives our attendees a unique opportunity to get their products fantastic exposure not only within the design community but in the media as well.”

About the “Featured” Designers

Michelle Workman

As one of America’s most sought-after interior designers, Michelle Workman designs high-end residential and commercial spaces from West Coast to East Coast. Touted as “Showbiz Royalty” by Variety Magazine, Michelle possesses an esteemed and influential client roster ranging from Emmy Award winning producers and actors to Silicon Valley executives and entrepreneurs to Manhattan philanthropists. Recently Michelle has begun licensing and currently has two collections launched with more on the horizon. Her breathtaking trim line has taken the design community by storm and is as unique as it is brilliant.

 

Jillian O’Neill

Jillian O’Neill of Jillian O’Neill Interior Design specializes in working on modern and luxurious yet livable residential spaces. With a discerning eye for fresh and timeless furnishings and a love for color, texture and functionality, Jillian’s work has been featured in various publications including Elle Décor, Modern Luxury, Luxe Interiors and many more. Jillian now brings her beloved signature aesthetic to her luxury line of furnishings that debuted in 2017. Her signature pieces have sleek and sensual lines with rich materials and tones evoking a beautifully modern feel. 

 

 

Liz Carroll and Charlotte Lucas

Interior Designer, Liz Carroll, of Liz Carroll Interiors, and her sister, Charlotte Lucas, of Charlotte Lucas Interior Design, have teamed up to create House of Harris, a fabric and wallpaper line launching in the Fall of 2017.  Both sisters lead their own high-end interior design firms in North Carolina and have become highly sought after with projects spanning the Southeast.  Now pairing up as sisters to create a unique product line is a natural next step in their evolution.  House of Harris has received early accolades having been featured in Vogue and Veranda.  Their whimsical patterns and vibrant colors with a decidedly modern flair have made quite a splash in their debut collection.

 

Marlene Holmquist, “The Cowgirl Designer”

With decades of experience in the art and design industries, Marlene Holmquist of Luxury Ranch Interior Design specializes in new construction and remodels for ranches and luxury homes. Marlene brings her refreshing signature style of “Contemporary Western Design” to homes from contemporary to cowboy. A true cowgirl in every sense of the word, Marlene easily blends authentic cowboy tradition, modern design and contemporary materials to create the ultimate in exclusive equestrian and ranch furnishings. Each is an artistic expression based on horses and ranch life and make for the perfect statement piece in any sophisticated project. Marlene will also be showcasing limited edition and one of a kind leather “art” pillows, along with equine-inspired jewelry designs.

 

Susan Winchester

Susan Winchester has successfully combined two of her passions, a love of boating and beautiful design into a thriving business creating luxury yacht and home interiors. Having traveled thousands of nautical miles, Susan understands the need for functionality on even the largest yacht, believing that our living spaces have a very real impact on our personal lives. Her luxury outdoor décor line, WaterHaus is the ultimate in true performance, created to withstand the might of the sun and the majesty of the water while embodying all of the elements of refined décor. WaterHaus is a brand where luxury meets water.

 

 

Deborah Main

Product Designer, Deborah Main of Deborah Main Designs attributes her work and design inspiration to fashion, nature art and her love for travel. Specializing in luxury artisan pillows with new and vintage textiles, Deborah’s designs express her passion for color and texture. Her attention to detail demonstrates an appreciation for beauty and quality craftsmanship. Known affectionately as “The Pillow Goddess,” Deborah has been nationally recognized as a Martha Stewart American Made Award finalist and locally as a three-time winner of Best Home Accessories Designer for Austin, Texas Fashion Week.

Acclaimed Designer Jamie Drake Announced As Second BOLD Master Award Recipient at The Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit

The BOLD Summit, the premier business conference for principal designers, proudly announces acclaimed designer and regarded entrepreneur Jamie Drake FASID as a BOLD Master Award recipient joining the 2017 BOLD Summit roster. Drake is the second of three BOLD Master Award winners and will present to fellow principal designers at the conference this September 25th-27th at the renowned Auditorium Theater in Downtown Chicago.

Drake, co-principal of Drake/Anderson, brings a wealth of experience with more than 30 years of vibrant interior design expertise. One of the most distinguished and well-known designers today, Drake is regarded as a modernist combining a daring color and style approach with an expansive comprehension of design from decades past and present. Creating environments that are both glamorous and eloquent, Drake focuses on crafting captivating, fashionable spaces that remain personal to each client. His distinct, one-of-a-kind sense of style has been sought after by an array of high-end clientele including former New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg and recording artist, Madonna.

“The BOLD Summit aims to bring forth the best of the best with driven principal designers who are inspired to elevate the business practices of those who share their same passions,” states Julia Molloy, Owner BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy Consulting. “It’s an honor to introduce Jamie Drake as a BOLD Master Award recipient and presenter this year. Drake’s unique design approach and unmistakable flair is inspiring to so many who have had the pleasure of experiencing his work. He will be opening up his wisdom and expertise in an open forum Q&A as well as hosting an intimate round table discussion at BOLD. I am quite certain this rare experience will be unforgettable and awe-inspiring.”

Among accolades too numerous to mention, Drake has been on Architectural Digest’s prestigious AD100 list of top architects and designers for several years – including the new 2017 list – and is also a member of ELLE DECOR’s distinguished A-List since 2012. He was honored with Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars Award for Interior Design, named a Master Class designer by House Beautiful, and was inducted into Interior Design magazine’s Hall of Fame in 2003. Drake’s work has been featured in virtually every design publication of note, including ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful, Interior Design and Architectural Digest. Extremely active in many causes, Drake currently serves as chair of The Alpha Workshops, where he also has been a board member for many years. He is a recipient of a Partnership for the Homeless Director’s Award and is a longtime supporter of Housing Works, He is a board member of Parsons, his alma mater.

BOLD Summit is the most dynamic and powerful resource for business development and collaboration in the design industry. The 2017 Business of Luxury Design Summit will feature high-level presentations, intimate round table discussions, a BOLD Attendee Product Showcase and a lavish lunch each day. The 2017 BOLD focus is expanding your brand and revenue streams, increasing profits, PR and marketing techniques.