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The Hard Surfaces
Seminar Theatre

Tuesday 6 June

Session 1

Session 1

Floor tile design trends

Canadian tile guru, Ryan Fasan, explores and explains the global floor tile design trends for 2023/24

00:00 - Introduction
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com

00:45 - Pattern, profile, and patina
Ryan Fasan, Tile of Spain’s charismatic Consultant
 

Session 2

Session 2

Decoration & detail

How digital inkjet and advanced decorating technologies have reinvigorated the market for both traditional artisan tiles, and commercial ceramics. The emerging market for short-run bespoke tiles and panels: and the enduring appeal of dynamic glaze effects.

00:00 - Introduction
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com

00:30 - Bespoke short-run tiles
Cesar Carnicer, Commercial Director - Cevica

08:20 - Colour consistency
Jamie Thomas, Managing Director -The Surface Collection by Thomas Group Marble & Granite

21:23 - Glaze alchemy
Peter Wood, CEO - Royce Wood Tiles

Session 3

Session 3

Worktop insights

Invisible wireless charging for solid surfaces. How IPC Technology is providing fast charging for modern mobiles through your worktop.

Rupert Han, Business Development & product Manager - Kew Labs

Session 4

Session 4

The future of façades

The exponential rise of ventilated ceramic façades: stone-, metallic-, concrete-, and timber effects. How designers and façade specialists are using different textures, framing options, and tile formats to meet the needs of modern architecture.

00:00 - Introduction & Sublime surface skins
Joe Simpson, Ceramic Consultant and founder of www.diaryofatileaddict.com

18:44 - Digital disrupters
Noam Naveh, CEO - Stylib

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