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well on Design returned to the Los Angeles
Convention Center May 29-31, 2015 for its
10th annual show. This innovative 3-day
event welcomed attendees, including celebrities
Tyra Banks and Ricki Lake, and participants from
around the world for a celebration and exploration of
modern design through on-stage content, inspiring
exhibitions, Porsche ride and drives, home tours,
and Dwell Design Week events. Dwell on Design
offered continuous content from more than 250
leaders in design, 2,000 modern furnishings and
products from 400 exhibitors, as well as continuing
education opportunities across nearly every design
discipline.
Attendance at Dwell on Design increased to a
record 32,428 participants over the weekend, with
the show growing to a record 326,000 square feet.
Dwell on Design was the culmination of Dwell
Design Week, which took place May 25-31, and
included a series of events and home tours around
Los Angeles. Dwell on Design is expected to grow
exponentially with its recent sale to Informa
Exhibitions U.S., Construction and Real Estate, but
will always have a home in Los Angeles, as
proclaimed by Mayor Eric Garcetti. This agreement,
announced during the opening day celebration,
formalizes a 15-year commitment that aims to
expand the international presence and influence of
Dwell on Design, elevating the experiential offerings
and status of this show for attendees, exhibitors,
and sponsors on a global platform.
"It has long been the plan for Dwell on Design to
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M E D I A A N N O U N C E D P L A N S F O R G L O B A L E X P A N S I O N O F
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