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Inspiring Seminar Series (and special KBDi discount) at Decor + Design Show

Jun 27, 2023 | Industry News, KBDi Events

The countdown is on to Melbourne’s next big design event, with Décor + Design opening its doors on Thursday, 13 July.

We’re proud to be partnering with this exceptional trade fair and are very excited about the inspiring Seminar Series. KBDi has curated three fantastic sessions in this comprehensive learning line-up and secured a whopping 30% discount on individual workshop fees for our members.

 
Thursday, 15 July | 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
How to Light a Family Home – Without Downlights
Adele Locke, MINT Lighting Design

 
A standard grid pattern of downlights is a common sight, but we all know it’s not the best solution for lighting a home.

In this session, self-declared lighting guru Adele Locke will take you on a deep dive into the science and psychology of light, its key elements and layers. She’ll share how to assess technical data sheets and take you through the comprehensive MINT lighting design process. You’ll leave with the secrets to creating an impeccable lighting plan that will be the final piece of your interior design puzzle.

Adele founded MINT Lighting Design in 2012 with the vision of bringing professional architectural lighting design to family and forever homes. Her firm has transformed hundreds of residential and commercial properties with lighting that creates mood, visual interest and enhances experience.

Learn more and book here (and use promo code KBDI30 to secure your 30% discount).

 
Friday, 14 July | 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Sales Alchemy for Design
Ben Lai, Sales Ethos

 
Ben Lai is the founder of Melbourne company Sales Ethos. As a former nurse turned sales professional, Ben is determined to bring care and integrity to the business world, and his team is committed to helping clients sell ethically, organically and effectively. The business has worked with a diverse range of companies, from Start-ups to $80million+ annual turnover, has been nominated for the Telstra Business Awards and featured in the Australian Business Journal.Ben’s soft approach is perfect for creative industries. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to rethink your money mindset and explore how selling works. You’ll learn core selling skills like building trust, communicating your value, closing the contract and more.If you’ve ever struggled to convert an Instagram lead into monetary value or questioned the worth of your work – this workshop is for you!Learn more and book here (and use promo code KBDI30 to secure your 30% discount).

 
Saturday, 15 July | 11.30 am – 1.30 pm
Social Media Lab
Lee Biderovsky, Lee Bird Photography

 
Ditch the overwhelm, transform your brand presence, tell social media who’s boss and start seeing the results you dreamed about at your business’s launch.In this session, Lee Biderovsky will share her top tips for creating a suite of social images and the sweetest flat-lay layouts. She’ll show you how to use your innate interior design skills for photo compositions and layouts and how to streamline your feed.

Lee is a professional product and branding photographer, a social media content curator and the face behind Lee Bird Photography. Her photography helps frustrated business owners get great photos, shake up their socials, hone their visual marketing skills and rock their business socks off.

Learn more and book here (and use promo code KBDI30 to secure your 30% discount).

 
Our good friend James Treble will be on the stage every day, too, along with an incredible range of industry experts. Check out the full program here.

 

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