Created for those who lead or contribute to the style and design of their properties, the program brings together the most influential and innovative voices in the industry ready to share their vision, thought process, case studies and approaches to astounding hospitality design.

Highlight Sessions:

Creating memorable brand experiences through wayfinding & signage

How do you inform, direct, instruct and ignite the senses of guest through signage and wayfinding? How do you elevate your brand, connect to place and create meaningful human experiences? In this session world-leading luxury hotel consultant Camile Corlette share her expertise and experience for scintillating signage and wayfinding.

Natasha Bartoshefki, Head of Design, Corlette

Evolution of the lobby: Transforming common areas into multi use environments

Hotel lobby design has fast evolved from the traditional. The line between indoor lobby space, outdoor and food & beverage, continue to blend into unique and personalised spaces. In this session Angela will share examples of how these spaces are being transformed to enhance the guest experience and bring life to the one transient hotel lobby.

Angela Biddle, Director, Scott Carver

Delicious design: Serving up unforgettable hotel dining

From your entry, to the plate, the restaurant panning shot to the kitchen – how do you deliver a brilliant guest experience and an Insta-worthy setting that gets you in feeds? Todays designer must consider all elements of the experience and this session will delve into ways this impacting design.

Shilpa Mohan, Senior Interior Designer, DDC Architecture + Interior Design

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NoVacancy DesignTalks 2019 Speakers

Natasha Bartoshefki
Head of Design,
Corlette

Shilpa Mohan
Senior Interior Designer,
DDC Architecture + Interior Design

Juliet Ashworth
Owner, Creative Director,
CHADA

Eleena Tan
Director,
Brandworks

Michael Tan
Creative Director,
Brandworks

Angela Biddle
Director,
Scott Carver

Rebecca Dawes
Director,
Koda Design

Lyndsay Trama
Digital Delivery Manager,
Koda Design

Amanda Beazley
Director,
Beazley Group Design + Fitout

Cassandra Dean-Rankin
Interior Design & Re-Design Manager,
The Hotel Buying Office

Liliana Madigan
Designer,
Designing Spaces & Places

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Room Design Invitational

NoVacancy has the pleasure of welcoming you to the Room Design Invitational.

Three hand-picked firms have been invited to design and install a Room Set for NoVacancy 2019. Blending their own individual strengths, with a no-limits criteria on design, tantalise your senses with these breathtaking installations, and explore the beauty, creativity and selection that has gone in to each. While you’re there, speak to the designers responsible for their creations and appreciate the creative talent that has been undertaken.

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