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Published: June 23 2014

Alex MatamorosDANIA BEACH, FL –  DCOTA invites professional designers and design enthusiasts to participate in the DCOTA Designer Seminar Series on four Thursdays in July.

"This is a great opportunity for designers to stay on top of the industry's new coming trends from individuals who have renowned success and recognition
 in their respective fields.
 Participants will be inspired by engaging speakers who will introduce them to new techniques and ideas within the creative world," said Alex Matamoros, DCOTA's Director of Design Services.

Thursday, July 10 - 1 to 3 p.m.
+ Michelle Luongo
Bring Nature Into the Home: with the Five Feng Shui Elements
Learn about designing with the images, symbols and objects that invoke nature, creating a deep sense of balance and serenity in homes. Feng Shui advocates living in harmony with earth's environment so there is proper balance between the forces of nature.

+ John Stenger (Artist)
Landscape and Flowers
Stenger's work can be best described as abstract expressionism of landscapes and flowers. The artist relocated to South Florida after being attracted by this area's unique cloud formations and violent storm activity.

Thursday, July 17 - 1 to 3 p.m.
+ Twyla Gettert (Artist)
Abstracts
Ms. Gettert specializes in large-scale abstract paintings, and will be showcasing a full selection of her art. A recipient of numerous awards for her paintings, she creates in several mediums, including monotypes, etchings, Chinese watercolor, photography and acrylic on canvas.

Thursday, July 24 - 1 to 3 p.m.
+ Andres Conde (Artist)
The Social Series
A Cuban born pop impressionist painter known for both his figurative and colorful graphic work, Conde will present his series "Social." Social Magazine was the Vanity Fair of Cuba and ran from the turn of the last century through 1938.

+ Stacy Conde (Author)
The Red Speck
Ms. Conde is a Miami author who blends lush, sensuous imagery with raw emotion in her new book about transformation. She will explore an allegorical adult fairy tale that will be a journey into the soul.

Thursday, July 31 - 1 to 3 p.m.
+ Lorie Setton (Artist)
Based in Miami and with formal training from Parsons New School University, the University of Florida and Florence University of the Arts, Ms. Setton's most recent works are inspired by American landscapes and their surreal qualities.

+ Yuval Ofit
Caron Paris - History of Design
With more than 100 years of history and design behind it, Caron Paris is not only one of the oldest fragrance houses in existence, it still employs an in-house Nose.

"Following the lectures, guests are invited into a sponsoring showroom 
to preview the newest products, mingle and
 enjoy a catered lunch," added Matamoros.

DCOTA Design Services Showcase
Around the World in 3 Rooms
From July 11 through November, visitors to DCOTA can experience distinctive international styles as imagined by three extraordinary designers. Each designer from DCOTA Design Services will decorate a room representing a particular national style:
+ Carlos Adharsingh
Living Room (Sweden/Scandanavia)
+ Neuhaus Interiors / Ines Neuhaus
Master Suite (Russia)
+ Interior Decorating International / Libby Marx
Outdoor Living (France)

About DCOTA:
Serving both design professionals and design enthusiasts, DCOTA is one of the world's largest design/office campuses with nearly 60 exquisite showrooms of extraordinary interior design products perfect for any upscale home, yacht or commercial project. The Center's extraordinary tenants include Andrew Martin, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, David Sutherland, Donghia, Judith Norman Collection, Eggersmann Kitchens, Florense, Janus et Cie, Kravet, Michael Taylor Designs, Poggenpohl, ROMO, Wired Custom Lighting and more, collectively representing more than a thousand premier manufacturers from around the world. Based in Dania Beach, DCOTA is conveniently located next to I-95 and just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For more information, please visit DCOTA.com.