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Watch Every Talk From the AD PRO Global Design Summit

Nate Berkus, Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis, Beata Heuman, and more design stars share the secrets to their success

The AD PRO Global Design Summit was a first-of-its-kind event that brought a global group of design superstars together with AD editors on April 22 for a day of thought-provoking conversation. If you weren’t able to tune in for the virtual programming, we’ve rounded up recordings of the talks so you can absorb all the intel and inspiration at your own pace here.

Hear about Nate Berkus’s perfectly refined business plan, gather product licensing tips from multi-hyphenate designers Justina Blakeney and Alexa Hampton, learn what is making buzzy design duo Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis tick, and much more in these insightful conversations.

You can also read more about some of the day’s most interesting takeaways, and visit the AD PRO Marketplace to browse new and innovative product offerings from from event sponsors Benjamin Moore, Caesarstone, CB2 Trade Program, Monogram Luxury Appliances, and Tischler Und Sohn. Happy listening!

Deep Dive: An In-Depth Look Through AD’s Latest Issue

Editor in chief Amy Astley kicks off the first-ever AD PRO Global Design Summit followed by a conversation with AD’s interiors and garden director Alison Levasseur, designer Beata Heuman of London, and interior architect David Flack of Australia about the latest AD issue.

Business Lunch with Amy Astley & Friends; Design in the Digital Age; A Year in Review & Year Ahead

Join Amy Astley, Jason Bolden, Adair Curtis, Katy Olson, Keia McSwain, Tavia Forbes, Monet Masters, Mayer Rus, and Nate Berkus for interesting conversations around design and rising to the top.

The Art of Collaboration: A Product Licensing Cheat Sheet

Navigate the realm of product licensing with multi-hyphenate designers Justina Blakeney and Alexa Hampton in this veritable master class devoted to collaborations. AD digital director David Kaufman and AD market editor Maddie O’Malley moderate.

Character Studies: Renovating for the Future While Honoring the Past

AD100 architect Elizabeth Roberts shares her insights with AD features director Sam Cochran on sensitive renovations—from knowing what to change and what to keep, to sourcing the best floors, windows, doors, and more.

New Trends, New Perspectives: Redefining Luxury One Detail at a Time

Hosted by AD’s design editor Madeleine Luckel, this session covers an engaging panel discussion and workshop on the latest kitchen trends as well as Monogram Luxury Appliances’ newly released statement piece, the Monogram Professional Range.

Come Rain or Shine: Innovations in Outdoor Living

In an insightful conversation with AD PRO associate editor Mel Studach and Caesarstone vice president of marketing Elizabeth Margles, architect and designer Stephanie Goto shares the product innovation and creative material applications helping landscape architects and designers create next-level outdoor environments.

No Gray Areas: A Focus on the Power and Performance of Color

Join associate Clever editor Zoë Sessums, AD100 designer Corey Damen Jenkins, and Andrea Magno, director of color marketing and development at Benjamin Moore, as they discuss how designers select, source, use, and recommend color today.

Sourcing Sustainably: A Designer’s Action Plan

Join AD deputy digital editor Allie Weiss and Sustainable Furnishings Council cofounder Susan Inglis for an informative presentation focused on the common—and not-so-common—questions designers have when endeavoring to shop more sustainably, with practical tips and insights you can seamlessly integrate in your practice.