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2011 New Colors Exhibit
MAY 12th - DEC 31st
The DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio in Philadelphia
is open to the public!

DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design

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Dialogues on Design 

DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Presentation by Rama Chorpash: The International and Unexpected Life of Products and By-Products
October 14, 6pm
DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street
www.designphiladelphia.orgRama Chorpash

DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Presentation by Jaime Salm:
MIO Measures: Creating Smart Design for the Planet 
October 17, 6pm
DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Center For Architecture, 1218 Arch Street
www.designphiladelphia.orgJamie Salm

DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Presentation by Barbara J. Huelat: Organic Insight of Healing Environments
October 18, 5:30pm reception, 6:15pm presentation
DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Marketplace Design Center, 2400 Market Street, 4th Floor
www.designphiladelphia.org 
Barbara J. Huelat 

DuPont™Corian® Dialogues on Design
Presentation by Benjamin Pardo: Editing Design
October 20th, 5:30pm reception, 6:15pm presentation
DuPont™ Corian® Dialogues on Design
Marketplace Design Center, 2400 Market Street, 4th Floor
www.designphiladelphia.org Benjamin Pardo
 

2011 NEW COLORS NEWS RELEASE!

CEU Presentation Schedule:
If you are interested in attending, please contact the Studio at 215.254.7301

  • 9/1/11: Solid Surface – Innovation Taking Shape
    Summary:  This presentation provides an understanding of the basics of solid surface and its capabilities as a design material.  Learn the basic characteristics of solid surface that allow it to be an ideal design material to be used in both horizontal and vertical applications.
  • 10/6/11: Color Trends 2011
    Summary: This presentation provides an overview of the study done by global color research.  This work is based on a thorough review of the current social economic, technological and environmental factors that are affecting the human psyche and driving what we want from color and design.
  • 11/3/11: Healthcare Surfaces Material
    This presentation provides an evaluation of different surfacing material in a healthcare environment.
  • 11/17/11: Infection Control
    Summary: This presentation provides information on the key factors which contribute to the spread of infection and ho to keep those factors to a minimum.  The course will provide specific infection control precautions for everyday, on-the-job activities so you can develop an infection control program for your facility.
  • 12/1/11: Understanding Quartz Surfaces –Innovation Taking Shape
    Summary:  This presentation provides an understanding of the evolution of various types of stone surface material as well as the basic composition and manufacturing of quartz.  Learn the functional characteristics and aesthetic qualities of quartz surfaces and understand the many unique design applications.

To tour the Design Studio, call 215.254.7301 or complete the Schedule an Appointment form.

Past Events

2011 New Colors Launch - featuring an exclusive concert by G. Love
MAY 12th 2011
6-8 pm
This is an invitation-only event

APRIL 2011 
>>  University of the Arts Student Workshop:
"Client/Designer Relationship"

JANUARY 2011 
>>  Exhibition:
LIFE+ (Philadelphia University and CH Briggs collaborative) called the 1st floor of the Marketplace Design Center home until January 27th.

OCT. 7th - DEC 3rd
>>  Carte Blanche Exhibition:
DuPont Building Innovations and Intramuros Magazine Presented Celebrated Carte Blanche Exhibition in Philadelphia, Featuring Original Works by Internationally-Renowned Designers  

Additional Information
Social Media DuPont Surfaces 2011 New Color Launch Schedule an Appointment