Croma Design Selected For GE Monogram Lounge

Happy New Year, Everyone!

We're thrilled to announce that Amy Kent & Ryan Martin of Croma Design are back in the Interior Design Show (IDS08). Croma Design was one of the four rising stars of last year's Living Concept spaces. This year, they've been selected to design the GE Monogram Lounge, site of the House & Home VIP party for the Opening Night Party and the main lounge used for the rest of the show.

I recently got to talk to them.

Hi guys! It's great to see you back with us, designing yet another special space. It's almost been a year since the last show. How is the experience different now - designing last year's Offspring space compared to this year? 

A - It was a great honour to be part of last year's show.  This year we are ready for the challenge of designing another amazing feature space, and proud to be a part of GE Monogram's exciting new product launch to the design community.

Can you share with us some details of what you're planning for the lounge this year?

R - Without giving away too many secrets, you can look forward to seeing something "cool" and elegant.

Are there any trends that either of you are loving or hating right now?

A - We are inspired by the modern eclectic trend, mixing classic with modern, and slick with hand finished.

Speaking of trends, what do you guys think are the new trends for 2008?

R - We're excited by the new technologies for integrating electronics more seamlessly and invisibly into design.

At the show this year we're implementing a lot of art or installation type exhibits in the show. What do you think is the difference between design and art? 

A - Art is pure expression while Design is always related to a function, a need, or a space.

Are there any new, exciting projects that you are working on now?

R - You've seen a lot of our residential work, but expect to see more retail, restaurants and office projects from Croma in 2008!

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