Following the duo’s comprehensive analysis of guestroom design in 101 Hotel Rooms, this new English language reference guide explores public spaces in hospitality venues through examples drawn from the diverse international portfolio which JOI-Design, their Hamburg-based studio, has built in its 20-year history.

The hotel lobby as reception area and gathering place is one of the most important and prestigious areas of a hotel. Initial contact with guests is made in this public space and it plays a major role in determining whether they will feel at home during their stay. In the same way as a restaurant or bar, the lobby serves a double function – it offers relaxation and communication.

This volume uses selected international projects by Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk and Peter Joehnk to present a wide spectrum of different ways to design these key areas of a hotel. The various design concepts from these two renowned experts create authentic locations with their own, distinctive character. Whether it’s a venerable grand hotel, a trendy budget resort or a luxury boutique hotel – the right ambiance is created each and every time.

“Numerous photos, renderings, sketches, floorplans, and perspective drawings throughout the book’s 232 pages depict innovative ideas for hoteliers, architects, interior designers, investors, developers and students alike. Unusual finishes, dramatic lighting, stylish furnishings and carefully considered layouts come together in imaginative and witty forms to shape atmospheres which feel exclusive yet inclusive, all at the same time. As places to see and be seen, the flexibility to adapt to changing needs is vital. In a hotel lobby, for instance, a group meeting prior to a sightseeing trip might need to coexist with a single traveller wishing to check e-mails in privacy.” in Joy-Design Blog.

“Restaurants and bars should be designed with materials that will endure and be suitable for a high turnover of guests with all different kinds of needs and habits. Yet they also need to feel special and welcoming, like a beautiful home where people are invited as friends. Intimate nooks for private tête-à-têtes are balanced with buzzing social spaces.” in Joy-Design Blog

“Each scenario is filled with the imaginative nuances guests often discover upon second glance. It is this attention-to-detail which lingers in the mind, shaping an atmosphere that becomes a cherished experience. With 101 Hotel Lobbies, Bars & Restaurants, Peter Joehnk and Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk have not only illustrated a pictorial gallery of inspirational ideas, they have also created a guide that offers pioneering insight into modern lifestyles.” in Joy-Design Blog.

Hospitality design and its trends in a book. Enjoy!

Photos : Braun Publishing

Source: Hotel Interior Designs

This award is one of the most recognized and fairs in the Children’s Book area.

Sponsored by Fundación SM publisher, the prize worth 21,000 euros, and is for young illustrators that have been selected for the annual exhibition of illustration Children’s Book Fair, which is taking place in Bologna, Italy.

Catarina Sobral was born in Coimbra and was select to exhibit the illustrated album of “O meu avô”, edited by Orfeu Negro.

Book trailer O MEU AVÔ de Catarina Sobral from Orfeu Negro on Vimeo.

Bonaldo – Stand 5 | F 9 – G 6
Eclecticism, expressed above all in a wide range of proposals, marked by different styles and targets.

Arper – Stand16 | C 29 – D 24
Creativity and passion since day 1, are the inspirations that distinguishing Arper offer.

Boca do Lobo –  Stand 6 | F 56
When you think that you saw excentric pieces, they give one more reason to found other “Limited edtion” concept. Boca do Lobo stands for Limited editions with design passion.

Mattiazzi – Stand20 | E 25
Collaboration with acclaimed designers, giving life to premium furniture pieces

Molteni -Stand20 | A 1 – B 2
Do you need creative ideas in designing to living rooms? Google  living room inspirations. Most of the results will give you Molteni.

Tom Dixon –  Stand20 | B 6
Designer of 2014 and probably 2015.

Nanimarquina – Stand16 | E 34

Designing and crafting contemporary rugs in the traditional method, by hand, since 1987. Nanimarquina’s mission: reinventing the rug, giving it new uses.

Rolf Benz – Stand5 | E 1 – E 5

ROLF BENZ are to be found  to providing luxurious comfort in elegant locations all over the world.

Visionnaire – Stand5 | H 2 – H 6
Free of  prejudice, they promote a Unique confort in innovation with emotions on it. “Made in Italy lifestyle”.

Poliform – Stand5 | A 11 – B 10
They can easily reinterpreted  any culture in modern and contemporary design furniture.

Each one of those iSaloni exhibitors will certainly surprise you with their talent and novelties. Stay tuned!

CJ Hendry’s creative process starts by choosing an object or sometimes the object selects her, Then she photographs the object in different positions and choose her favorite position, after that she starts to create her own magic creative black and white pen and paper world.

She dropped out of two unversity programs, but now she found what really enthusiastic her life, like her creativity, mental endurance and obsession with fashion.

This year our company will present a great new: Covet Lounge.This experience project consist in a place where designers, architects, press, bloggers, field experts and selected exceptional brands will come together for a design celebration. We will take you on a journey inside the design world where innovation meets comfort and luxury intersects with art, music, food and everything in between.

Boca do Lobo – Hall 7 — Stand H158

Delightfull – Hall 8 — Stand A81 / B82

KOKET | Love Happens – Hall 7 — Stand G129

BRABBU – Hall 5B — Stand M17 / N18

COVET LOUNGE – Hall 5B – Stand M17/N18

It goes into color, patterns, texture, space and decor. Trully a must see for any interior designer looking to staying up to date. Enjoy.

Does each of your pieces require significant hands-on time and do they have to be your own two hands or can you get help with some of the process? For example, you design and create all the components for your line of furniture but you pay someone to do your soldering.

Do you handcraft the original and then make reproductions such as art prints or metal casting?

Are you ready to seriously gear up your production when you receive a lot of orders?

How quickly can you fill those orders?

Do you have access to someone to handle the administrative tasks such as billing, shipping, receivables, ordering supplies and tracking inventory?

The idea of picking up several new accounts and writing huge orders may sound appealing but you have to be ready to gear up your business rapidly. The costs involved in exhibiting at a major trade show are significant and you have to sell several times the amount of your expenses and be ready to rapidly transition from cottage craft business to serious enterprise.

In order to fulfill mega orders and satisfy your new big customers, you are going to have to purchase supplies in much larger quantities and hire staff or outsource some of the administrative tasks. Do you have the cash flow to purchase those supplies and hire the helpers you will need? Or will you be floating on credit cards and soliciting labor from friends and family in the early stages? Will you require a larger workspace?

You can thrive by building your business a few loyal accounts at a time. When you are ready to take the leap, go ahead with the participation in the tradeshows, by choosing each one wisely.