DANIA BEACH, FL – Kicking off a yearlong 30th anniversary schedule of special events for design professionals and design enthusiasts, DCOTA today announced WINTER MARKET 2015, two days of design demonstrations and discussions featuring legendary designers, editors and industry icons. The free event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 & 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. both days.

"The Design Center of the Americas is proud to present this annual event honoring the extraordinary talents of the design industry," said Dina Friedman, DCOTA's Vice President, Director of Marketing. "With vision beyond a finely honed sense of aesthetics, our keynote speakers and panelists have capitalized on proven and unique philosophies to succeed in an ever-changing business climate. Design professionals and enthusiasts will see our industry in a new light. In addition, DCOTA's extraordinary showrooms will compliment the WINTER MARKET presentations with inspired programs, product introductions and open house events."

Presentations at Winter Market 2015 will include:

Wednesday, February 4:
10:30 am / Atrium C
Decorators Tell You Hot to Do It
Paige Rense, Editor Emeritus of Architectural Digest, was editor in chief of the magazine for 40 years, taking it from a circulation of less than 50,000 to 850,000. She will moderate this informative panel with three of the design industry's most esteemed icons: Mario Buatta, Marjorie Reed Gordon and Richard Keith Langham.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a lunch reception hosted by Donghia (Suite C-250) where participants can get up close and personal with Ms. Rense and the three celebrated panelists while viewing Donghia's newest textiles, furniture and lighting collections – all the pieces to a well-tailored life.

1:30 to 2:45 pm / Atrium A
Barry Dixon's Inspirations
"A room should start a conversation before an actual word is spoken," according to designer Barry Darr Dixon. "And the quickest way to start that conversation is the color and pattern of fabrics in a space. They are the words and sentences that become the story of a home." A designer known for a distinct aesthetic that blends Western styles with global influences, Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present-day motifs. His exclusive collections include upholstery for Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth; furniture, lighting and accessories for Arteriors; showrooms and products for Fortuny; custom furniture and lighting for Avrett; and fabrics and trims for Vervain.

Following the presentation, Mr. Dixon will sign copies of his book Barry Dixon Inspirations in the Jeffrey Michaels showroom (Suite A-168)

3 pm / Atrium C
Furnishing the Garden
Renowned interior designer Bunny Williams has loved gardening since her early upbringing in rural Virginia. As a designer, her superbly trained eye makes the eclectic mix of furnishings and accessories that she places in each room seem effortless, while her gardening style weaves together issues of scale, texture, color and use of space. Ms. Williams will share tips from her gardens in northwest Connecticut and in the Dominican Republic, show images of gardens around the world that have inspired her work, and speak about her new outdoor collection for Century Furniture.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a reception hosted by Century Furniture (Suite B-228) where Ms. Williams will sign copies of her book. Dessert and champagne will be served.

5 pm / Atrium C
DCOTA's 2015 Stars of Design
& Stars on the Rise Awards
Charles S. Cohen, President/CEO of Design Center of the Americas, will host this awards ceremony celebrating the very best in various fields of design, including:
+ Interior Design: Deborah Wecselman
+ Architecture: Bruce Brosch
+ Art: Adler Guerrier
+ Photography: Ken Pao
+ Graphic Design: Carlos Suarez
+ Product Design: Courtney Crown
+ Lifetime Achievement Award: The recipient will be revealed at the awards ceremony
+ Rising Stars: Jay Britto and Sandra Diaz-Velasco

Thursday, February 5:
10:30 am / Atrium C
Selecting an Interior Designer from the Architect & Developer's Perspective
Robin Hodes, Editorial Acquisitions for Florida Design Magazine, will moderate this panel as architects, developers and industry professionals discuss how they choose an interior designer for their projects. The focus will be on how this important decision fits into the creative process, followed by audience Q&A.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a lunch reception in the Inside Out showroom (Suite B-216).

SHOWROOM PROGRAM
Wednesday, February 4:
3:30 to 5 pm / Suite C-262
Eggersman Kitchens / Home Living
A special meet and greet with Arlyn Hernandez, Executive Editor of Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine.

OPEN HOUSE SHOWROOMS
Wednesday, February 4:
10 am to 5 pm / Suite A-160
DCOTA Selects
Coffee and tea will be served as DCOTA Selects showcases some of the newly acquired pieces.

Wednesday, February 4:
10 am to 5 pm / Suite A-160
DCOTA Selects
Coffee and tea will be served as DCOTA Selects showcases some of the newly acquired pieces.

Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite C-126
Andrew Martin
Wine and cheese will be served during the introduction of the new Lost & Found Fabric Collection.

Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite C-100
Duralee
View the latest collections from Duralee and Highland Court, including the recently revived and refreshed hand-screened prints from Baily & Griffin. Light refreshments will be available.

Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite C-412
Ebanista
This showroom will introduce exquisite pieces from the acclaimed Collection Ten, including occasional chairs, tables and upholstery. As a resource to the world's most distinguished interior designers and architects, Ebanista continues to introduce designs that intrigue, inspire and delight.

1 pm / Suite B-112
Florense
Studio Florense and Brazilian designers combined high design and technological innovation for their new AWA Collection. The result is a diverse line with remarkable textures and aesthetically pleasing details.

1 pm / Suite C-230
Pindler
Refreshments will be served as Pindler presents several new collections.

1 pm / Suite C-162
ROMO
View the newest launches from The Romo Group, including Saphira, a delicate contemporary print collection with a beautiful selection of colorful blooms, stripes and painterly brushstrokes. Five collections of textures and plains fulfill the collection with the introduction of Kitson, Quinton, Asuri, Rocco & Launay. Romo also introduces the newest Trim Collection, Tivoli, which includes two tie backs and seven trims that coordinate perfectly with the entire Romo brand.

Thursday, February 5:
Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite C-126
Andrew Martin
Wine and cheese will be served during the introduction of the new Lost & Found Fabric Collection.

Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite C-10
Duralee
View the latest collections from Duralee and Highland Court, including the recently revived and refreshed hand-screened prints from Baily & Griffin. Light refreshments will be available.

Noon to 1:45 pm / Suite A-168
Jeffrey Michaels
This season's newest introduction of fabric, wall covering and trim will be on display.

1 pm / Suite C-230
Pindler
Refreshments will be served as Pindler presents several new collections.

1 pm / Suite C-162
ROMO
View the newest launches from The Romo Group, including Saphira, a delicate contemporary print collection with a beautiful selection of colorful blooms, stripes and painterly brushstrokes. Five collections of textures and plains fulfill the collection with the introduction of Kitson, Quinton, Asuri, Rocco & Launay. Romo also introduces the newest Trim Collection, Tivoli, which includes two tie backs and seven trims that coordinate perfectly with the entire Romo brand.

About DCOTA:
The Design Center of the Americas is one of the world's largest design/office campuses with more than 60 exquisite showrooms of extraordinary interior design products perfect for any upscale home, yacht or commercial project. The Center's prestigious tenant mix includes VERSACE Home at Abitare, Abitare – Minotti, Andrew Martin, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, David Sutherland, Donghia, Judith Norman Collection, Jeffrey Michaels, Eggersmann Kitchens, Florense, Janus et Cie, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Poggenpohl, ROMO, Wired Custom Lighting, Aston Martin Interiors, The Shade Store 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 www.DCOTA.com.