W14-19 The Making of a Design Team: Building Relationships That Power Great Design
Michael Abrams, Founding Partner, Abrams Valenti Interiors | Michael Kreuser, Managing Director , Rebel House | Sarah Goesling, Owner & Principal, Goesling Group | Zlata Naumovski, Freelance Writer , LUXE & AD
In this panel, founders from three leading firms share how they approach collaboration across every layer of their business — from internal team structure to external partnerships with contractors, showrooms, and manufacturers. Learn how they foster creative alignment, work effectively with trade partners, and build trust that lasts. After the event, please join us for a champagne toast celebrating 30 years of C.A.I. Designs in The Mart!
Michael Abrams
Michael Kreuser
Sarah Goesling
Zlata Naumovski
T14-04 How Thoughtful Residential Lighting Elevates Design and Enhances Wellbeing
Abigail Sorensen, Training & Business Development Manager, Visual Comfort & Co
This course examines the limitations of traditional residential lighting strategies and explores the impact that proper illumination has on creating healthier environments. Learn how to differentiate architectural, decorative, and shading strategies, and explore how elements like glare, color, dimming, and automation affect lighting and shading.
