Ultrafabrics

This course explores how to utilize the power of the senses to design an experience, not just a space.Participants will learn how to appeal to each of the senses to create deeper connections between their designs and the people who enjoy them.By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- The power of each sense and why each one is unique and important - How to create multi-sensory designs & experiences that communicate a desired feeling- How to think outside the box & get inspired from existing sensory designs

Sourcing sustainable fabrics might appear to be an easy job, but as sustainability categories and certifications evolve, the process becomes more complicated every day. This CPD will seek to educate specifiers on how to specify with confidence by demystifying the codes, outlining the proper application for architectural standards, explaining the terminology, and separating the reality from the myths. By the end of the presentation you should have a greater understanding of:- The polyurethane fabric journey to sustainability- The language of fabric sustainability for product and building standards- The myths as they relate to specifying sustainable fabrics- The future of sustainable fabrics based on realistic goals- The different sustainability standards and tools available, and how to use them when specifying

This session looks at how colour creates emotional and physical responses and how to use colour in design, evoking emotions and creating moods in interior and exterior spaces. Attendees may use this understanding, along with their current knowledge of design principles, to be able to create any of the five moods presented. This CPD will help you to understand the following topics:- Colour psychology- Colour symbolism- Colour meaning - Colour association- How to create moods

With so many performance textiles on the market, this CPD will seek to educate specifiers on the benefits of polyurethanes; so that they can be specified with confidence, and without compromising what’s best for the environment.By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:- What a polyurethane fabric is and how it is made.- The different sustainability, durability and performance benefits and flaws of polyurethane, vinyl, leather & silicone.- Some common fabric durability and performance test methods.- How to specify polyurethane in different applications.