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"The new challenge is to design for social distance with style."
— Jose Ramirez, director of marketing, AFR Furniture Rental

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"We're seeing environments, materials, and colors that reflect the culture of the host organization."
— Wendy Cook, head of production, Trademark Event Productions Inc.

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"Since Classic Blue, Pantone's 2020 color of the year, didn't have its day to shine because of COVID-19, we are still experiencing a love for the hues of rich blues."
— Charles Kay, president and creative director, Modern Event Furniture Inc.

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"Furniture mixed with technology will continue to be a trend. More events will incorporate furniture allowing attendees to interact and 'plug in,' including nontraditional decor items with screens." "
— Maddy Arthur, sales and event manager, MetroConnections Inc.

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"'Resimercial' is the buzzword, where aspects of the home environment are brought in, creating more human-centric spaces that evoke warmth, comfort, and familiarity."
— Kevin Dana, Executive Director of Merchandising and Product Development, CORT Events, a Berkshire Hathaway Company

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"Post-pandemic gatherings have requirements, most notably the bland partition. We're creating designer partitions that set a stylish tone for the space."
— Karin Schaer, chief marketing officer, Designer8

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"Easily changing the look of freestanding structures and wall systems is a focus now, from swapping out fabric covers to the integration of LED tiles, monitors, and internal lighting."
— Karl Baesman, creative director, Global Experience Specialists Inc. (GES)

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"We're incorporating everything from mirrors to reflective Mylar shimmer walls to upside-down room sets."
— Jeff Roick, director, McNabb Roick

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"Clients are mixing unlikely patterns and colors to form furniture groupings that are mismatched."
— Leah Wean, director of sales, Quest Events LLC

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"Offering a socially distanced space with charging options will keep attendees safe and their devices running during virtual portions of a hybrid event."
— Rick Portwood, president, Display Group Ltd.