The discussion featured industry leaders Alexis Bittar, Jewelry Designer for the likes of Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama, Winka Dubbeldam, Principal of Archi -Tectonics and Interior Designer Thom Filicia.
The panelists tackled questions including, what is design? How is the past important to the present? And how is the design world ever changing?
Here are some highlights from the talk:
According to Thom, design to him is very much about personal expression.
“I see design as a vehicle for us to really express ourselves,” he said. “For me that’s what design is today — bringing really great ideas and inspiring people at every level.”
Moderator and panelists
Winka described design as an extremely elaborate and personal process and she follows her own unique path when designing as an architect.
“I hate style, can’t stand style,” she said. “Just the idea that you have to be put in a box really irritates me.”
With regard to design in the 21st Century, the panelists agreed that it’s not really about the present and the future, but about the past.
“I’m really inspired by the past,” said Alexis. “You must tap into the past to make something modern.”
Although the world of design is ever changing in many aspects, according to Thom it’s mostly about re-inventing the old.
“I do think that there are fresh new interpretations of design but I don’t really see that there are too many brand new ideas,” he said.
The Creative Minds Salon series, put on by Round Table CMG, are meant to cultivate discussion about the latest industry trends, technology and creative ideas.
For more information on the Round Table CMG and the Creative Minds Salon series, visit their website.
