{"id":8324,"date":"2019-05-24T09:55:45","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T09:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maisonvalentina.net\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/?p=8324"},"modified":"2019-05-24T09:55:45","modified_gmt":"2019-05-24T09:55:45","slug":"luxury-designcraftsmanship-summit-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maisonvalentina.net\/en\/inspiration-and-ideas\/interiorsdecor\/luxury-designcraftsmanship-summit-2019","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Arts & Crafts in Porto – Luxury Design+Craftsmanship Summit 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Celebrating Arts & Crafts in Porto \u2013 Luxury Design+Craftsmanship Summit 2019:<\/strong> <\/em><\/div>\n
We are pleased to announce the 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0Edition of\u00a0Luxury Design & Craftsmanship<\/strong>\u00a0SUMMIT<\/strong><\/u><\/a>, an independently organized\u00a0Covet Group<\/strong>\u00a0event, happening in the coming days\u00a026-27 June<\/strong>, which takes place in the already recognized power-city of design:\u00a0Oporto, Portugal<\/strong>.<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Pavilh\u00e3o Multiusos de Gondomar,\u00a0<\/em>designed by the Pritzker winner architect Alvaro Siza Vieira, will be the ideal stage for the presentation of a\u00a0unique event<\/strong>\u00a0that brings together the creative minds, designers, makers, and brands, to discuss\u00a0what\u2019s next in the Luxury Design World<\/strong>. A fresh new perspective to debate the most innovative practices of the luxury and design industries as the major players in the growth and tribute of\u00a0finest\u00a0Craftsmanship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Two days of\u00a0panel discussions<\/strong>, a\u00a0Live Showcase<\/strong>\u00a0featuring Master Artisans and an\u00a0Open Doors Gallery<\/strong>\u00a0with some of the\u00a0best pieces handcrafted<\/strong>\u00a0by renowned artists from Europe.<\/p>\n

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Between\u00a0June 26 and 27<\/strong>, the city of Porto will gather\u00a0designers<\/strong>,\u00a0entrepreneurs<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0students<\/strong>, emerging and\u00a0master craftsmen<\/strong>,\u00a0art lovers<\/strong>, and some of the most important\u00a0entities<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0renowned brands<\/strong>\u00a0in the luxury sector, in the much anticipated\u00a02nd\u00a0<\/sup>Edition of the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit<\/strong>. What these wonderful creative minds can expect?<\/p>\n

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NETWORKING<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe greatest opportunity of brokering new connections and strengthen ties for professional development with the brightest influencers and industry\u2019s decision makers, from the luxury sector executives to renowned brands creative minds and artists.<\/p>\n

HOT TOPICS<\/em><\/strong>
\nA lively debate stimulated by keynote speakers, panel sessions and one-to-one interviews. Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to learn from creative minds and industry thought leaders.<\/p>\n

TRENDS<\/em><\/strong>
\nGet to know the latest branding trends and strategies to reinvent the luxury industry, and the most avant-garde projects of design that are bringing together thinkers and makers.<\/p>\n

LIVE SHOWCASE<\/em><\/strong>
\nContact directly with the master artisans and see the behind the scenes reality trough live workshops. An immersive experience to find out why exclusivity and authenticity are the main values claimed by many luxury brands worldwide.<\/p>\n

CURATED GALLERY<\/em><\/strong>
\nWander through a curated exhibition of the finest craftsmanship creations. Be able to explore rich raw materials enhance the rich legacy of Arts & Crafts designed with a new contemporary narrative.<\/p>\n

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Lively debate about \u201cThe Value of Craftsmanship for the Luxury World\u201d of the previous edition of the Luxury Design+Craftsmanship Summit. Photo: \u00a9 Covet Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Attendees admiring the work of Azulejo Painting. Photo: \u00a9 Covet Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The success of the 1st<\/sup>\u00a0Edition of\u00a0Luxury Design & Craftsmanship<\/strong>\u00a0was due to the excellent devotion of partners and renowned entities such as Ambassador Nicole Segundo from the\u00a0Michelangelo Foundation<\/strong>, Marketing Director Nuno Barra from\u00a0Vista Alegre<\/strong>, a renowned\u00a0ceramics brand<\/strong>, among many others. The official opening ceremony was presented by the Secretary of State for Industry\u00a0Ana Teresa Lehman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit<\/strong>\u00a0promises to have a unique and important role in the world of\u00a0Luxury Design<\/strong><\/em>, by discussing the real contribution of\u00a0Design and Craftsmanship<\/strong>\u00a0to the luxury world, through the Craftsmanship in local sustainability, Branding and Design.<\/p>\n

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Am\u00e2ndio Pereira (Founder & CEO Covet Group), Nicole Segundo (Ambassador from the Michelangelo Foundation) and Fatima Santos (AORP \u2013 Associa\u00e7\u00e3o de Ourivesaria e Relojaria Portuguesa). Photo: \u00a9 Covet Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ana Teresa Lehman (Secretary of Portuguese State for Industry, 2018) contemplating the live showcase of master artisans. Photo: \u00a9 Covet Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Master Artisan, carefully working with Filigree, an ancient craftsmanship technique. Photo: \u00a9 Covet Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It is worth reviewing here a bit of the 2018 edition:<\/p>\n