NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2017 -- The IFDA New York Chapter hosted a seminar on the properties of color and light in addition to a history of lighting options at New York's Jacob J. Javits Convention Center. The event was held on Monday, August 21 during the running of the NY NOW® trade show, an IFDA NY Silver Sponsor.

Amy Figueroa, Architectural & Design Representative from Benjamin Moore, North America's favorite paint, color and coatings brand, and a IFDA NY Chapter Gold Sponsor, presented the seminar with assistance from Jennifer Limberg and John Walsh, both also Benjamin Moore Architectural & Design Representatives. She led the discussion on the various types of lighting available today and how light technologies can enhance or alter colors within a space. Attendees gained an understanding of metamerism, Color Rendering Index (CRI), Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and how these elements impact design and color decisions.

Photo Caption: In the photo, from left to right, John Walsh, Amy Figueroa and Jennifer Limberg, all Benjamin Moore Architectural & Design Representatives for the New York Metro Market, gather before the presentation with Su Hilty, FIFDA, Gift & Home Ambassador at Large (third from left).

This presentation was CEU-certified.

The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), founded in New York City in 1947 and now with 14 chapters worldwide, provides a professional forum for communication and interaction among its high-profile members. The IFDA, a not-for-profit volunteer-run association, also promotes career advancement and educational opportunities and is structured to increase public awareness of the furnishings and design industry through specialized programming, networking and service to the community.

IFDA NY thanks its INTERNATIONAL Platinum Sponsors: The Shade Store | Sunbrella; INTERNATIONAL Silver Sponsors: .design | Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Chapter GOLD Sponsors: Benjamin Moore & Co. | Hunter Douglas | Kravet Inc. | New York Design Center | Resource Furniture | Stacy Garcia New York.