- DWELL is more than just a showcase for home furniture.
- There was only one architecture firm there. Pretty Surprising.
- The whole event was a cross between creative designers, artisans, and innovators.
- Designers today focus beyond functional spaces and beautiful objects. They also design lifestyles of comfortability and conveniency.
- The vendors promoted their products well and were not pushy about selling them.
- A couple of vendors brought in equipment to show how their products are made including a loom machine and a leather monogramming device.
- Other vendors provided iPads and computer stations for online store browsing.
- Visitors were able to interact directly with all products at the convention.
- DWELL provided play areas for kids using products created by the vendors.
- They really needed to place their free tote bags closer to the entrance because we like free stuff and it’s the first thing we should see.
- DWELL teamed up with IMM COLOGNE this year: an international tradeshow based in Cologne, Germany allowing for the convention to showcase works from around the world.
- Today’s market allows for individual-based businesses to soar.
- There was a VR Lounge! We saw a kid become a true fruit ninja!
- There was also a Tiny House, shipping container, and a 2 story prefab home with a living wall at the venue. One of them held a live cooking show to promote kitchen appliances… but food :(
- There seemed to be heated cast stone benches everywhere and a Prius in every corner (I’m sort of exaggerating).
- I got news that we missed out on an infamous Beer Garden…
- I would go again!
Fluid Stance makes a wood and metal balance board for more active desk work
Galanter and Jones (Heated outdoor furniture)
Koncept (Lighting Design)
Written by Jennifer Nguyen