tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29707749.post556926824178139322..comments2023-11-05T07:37:23.521-05:00Comments on wellerwishes: First Time at AmericasMart, Part One: What's it all about?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07308789456184277063noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29707749.post-1136021193620612922011-01-13T21:56:49.271-05:002011-01-13T21:56:49.271-05:00Heading to the Mart tomorrow. Haven't missed a...Heading to the Mart tomorrow. Haven't missed a show since 2003. You are right, it is a fantastic place to spot what is new and exciting in product design. But, the caveat of spotting in Atlanta is that the trend/product you see here is already or fixing to be on the shelves at retail. With most products taking 12-18 months lead time from design to market, Atlanta is a little late to catch what is up-and-coming. by the time it is on the shelves at AmericasMart, it is here. <br />Not to say that it is not a great place to check out what manufacturers are banking on. It's a great place. Like I said, I go every mart - jan and july. But if you are looking for the future, Atlanta is not it. Atlanta is now. <br />Personally, I believe to get a really good jump on what is trending in the future (and in time to bring a product to market) you have to attend the large shows in Paris and New York. I've seen this time and time again - what you see at Maison de Objet in Paris will be in New York in about 2 yrs, then about 2 yrs after that you'll see it in Atlanta. <br /><br />If you have questions about the mart, I'd be happy to chat. I live near Atlanta, so obviously it is the easiest show for me to visit regularly.cynthiapendleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811637795932116604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29707749.post-12033599116598628452010-07-21T13:45:31.362-04:002010-07-21T13:45:31.362-04:00I am rather spoiled, living only 2 hours away from...I am rather spoiled, living only 2 hours away from Atlanta. Love going to the show and/or exhibiting. <br /><br />I carried an ipad too. Love that thing. Manufacturers and sales reps seemed to really like looking at artwork on it as well.Andy Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111869432073546594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29707749.post-27231608535656156102010-07-21T09:14:51.095-04:002010-07-21T09:14:51.095-04:00Hi Kathy ~ I won't debate you :-) It was goo...Hi Kathy ~ I won't debate you :-) It was good to meet you in person at the show...er, OK at happy hour afterwards :-)) I hope you found a home for those darling clever cards you showed me on your groovy iPad, you hip-chick, you!BJ Lantzhttp://bjlantz.com/category/bj-lantz-creative-blah-blah-blah/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29707749.post-39491215374596369302010-07-20T20:55:07.205-04:002010-07-20T20:55:07.205-04:00Thanks for the information! I live in Atlanta and ...Thanks for the information! I live in Atlanta and didn't know we have a show like this one going on each year. I'm going to definitely try to attend next year.Tamara Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00853579039585684140noreply@blogger.com