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Fusion + Fashion 2008
14 November 2008
The ninth annual Fusion and Fashion event, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, was held Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Landmark Center in St. Paul, MN.
Fusion + Fashion featured on KARE11's Showcase Minnesota
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And the winners are...
Best overall
Company: Form From Form
Models: Nicki Chang, Emily Thielman
Collaborators: Atom Pechman, Christine Kaine, Sharron Doran, Tristan Thiel

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Photo by JL Lundstrom Photography. All rights reserved.

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Best Presentation
Firm: Perkins + Will and Logic
Model: Lindsey Duffy
Collaborators: Knoll, Momentum

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Most Wearable
Firm: Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson, Inc.
Model: Rachel Hendrickson
Collaborators: Kelly Chapman, Maharam, Designtex, Hirschfields, Laminart, Formica

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Most Unique Materials
Company: Formica and Core Power Yoga
Model: Kristy Litwinczuk
Collaborators: Nick Nelson, Kristy Litwinczuk, Jennifer Behn-Wall Designtex

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Most Outrageous
Company: Henricksen
Models: Christine Proctor
Collaborators: Jennifer Carlin, Una Seets, Kara Brown, Anna Fabian, Susan Blalock,
LeAnn Paterson, Kaye Relerford, Anna Staubly

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More event photos are available here
Thank you Fusion + Fashion Committee Members:
Fusion+Fashion Chair:
Eric Lovestrand-Amsum & Ash
Fashion Co-Chairs:
Reggie Reyes-Target
Yen Chee-SmithGroup
Committee Members:
Heidi Kommes-Perkins + Will
Kathy Ordahl-Cambria USA
Krista Tesky-Target
Kristina Johnston-HDR Inc.
Lori Rapach-Mohagen Hansen Architectural Group
Mari Ansera-Brownsworth
Megan Bell- Perkins + Will
Nipa Bhatt-Intereum
Penelope Purdum-Rakieten Sales, Inc.
Sara Rockvam-Novation Architectural Products
Sean Schuette - Intrinxec
Tamara Wylie-Towle-Mohagen Hansen Architectural Group
Victoria Steidler-Howard Roark Associates
List of all entries and models:
Company: Henricksen
Models: Christine Proctor
Collaborators: Jennifer Carlin, Una Seets, Kara Brown, Anna Fabian, Susan Blalock, LeAnn Paterson, Kaye Relerford, Anna Staubly
Company: The Mohawk Group / SPC
Models: Jennifer Furman
Collaborators: Tracy Mattson, Jennifer Furman
Firm: Ellerbe Becket
Model: Jessica Vogel
Collaborators: Jennifer Edwards, Cindy Saathoff, Kim Gunther, HBF-Primary Design Resources,
Maharam
Firm: Perkins + Will and Logic
Model: Lindsey Duffy
Collaborators: Knoll, Momentum
Firm: Opus Architects and Engineers
Models: Rosa Brandt
Collborators: Opus Interiors, Maggie Cosgrove-Maharam, Janet Sweeney-Novation AP, Steve Knutson-ICI Paints
Firm: KKE Architects
Models: Staci Patton, Erin Catlin
Collaborators: Molly Yee, Staci Patton, Brentano Fabrics
Company: InformeDesign
Model: Lauren Adams Ward, Gene Urgo
Collaborators: Transformit, Brandie Adams
Company: Modular Office Solutions
Models: Mollie Eberhardt
Collaborators: Jeanne Christianer, Molli Eberhardt, Andrea Mudrey, Interior Resource Inc.
Firm: Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson, Inc.
Models: Rachel Hendrickson
Collaborators: Kelly Chapman, Maharam, Designtex, Hirschfields, Laminart, Formica
Firm: Smart Associates
Model: Stephanie Thompson
Collaborators: Stephanie Thompson, Elizabeth Hanson, DL Couch, Mayer Fabrics, Interface
Company: M. Ketcham Associates
Model: Annie Dircks
Collaborators: Garrett Leather
Firm: Julz Marie
Model: Alana Gordhamer
Collaborator: Julie Robbins, Allied Member ASID
Company: Formica and Core Power Yoga
Model: Kristy Litwinczuk
Collaborators: Nick Nelson, Kristy Litwinczuk, Jennifer Behn-Wall Designtex
Company: Amtico International
Models: Sonja Carlson, Kathie Palmquist
Collaborators: Kathie Palmquist, Sonja Carlson
Firm: Ellerbe Becket
Models: Keely Stults
Collaborators: Cassandra Griep, Dan Belfry, Jenna Moline, Keely Stults, Brennan Bohman,
MDC Wallcovering
Company: Tile by Design
Model: Todd Kukral w/ Tile by Design, Kiley Larson w/ Cunningham Group
Collaborators: Marie Schuster, Jean Vanwie, Maharam, Villi Glas, Vitrex Glass
Company: Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Models: Tina Krueger
Collaborators: Christine Beach, Deanne Erpelding, Keppen Kinney, Jenna Quirk, Tina Krueger, Tiffany Tieche, Ryan Companies-Construction Field Staff: Dave Pritchard, Wayne Ehlebracht Jr, Shane Gould, Darrin Bruse, Jill Habeck Zitzer-Stratford Hall Textiles
Company: Parameters and Knoll
Model: Dana Schaeffer, Eric Benedict
Collaborators: Dana Schaeffer, Jodi Odness
University: University of Minnesota-ASID Student Chapter
Models: Leslie Kiesow, Erin Heikkinen, Rian Nelson
Collaborators: Rubble Tile, KDR Designer Showrooms, DL Couch-Kate Roberts & Ann Serio Tripp, Wesley Martin-Fashion Designer
Company: Metro Meals on Wheels
Models: Kasey Reynolds, Alan Church
Collaborators: Molly Kennedy Lageson, Hockenbergs, Nikki, Boa, Anne, Alycia, Kasey
Company: Commercial Flooring Services
Model: Tonya Baker
Collaborators: Dena Yauch, Tonya Baker, Forbo, Tandus, J&J/Invision, Bolyu Commercial, Constantine Carpet, Bentley Prince Street
Firm: RSP Architects
Models: Megan Kennedy, Nina Bouten, Jayme Hitchcock, Becky Markley
Collaborators: Megan Kennedy, Jim Zwers-MDC Wallcovering
Company: Scherping Westphal
Model: Ann Phelps, Chelsea Geenan
Collaborators: Chelsea Geenan, Ann Phelps
Firm: BDH & Young Space Design
Model: "Good" - Mary Becker, "Evil" - Summer Krozska
Collaborators: Maharam, Hirshfields, MDC Wallcovering, Mayer Fabrics
Company: Form From Form
Model: Nicki Chang, Emily Thielman
Collaborators: Atom Pecham, Christine Kaine, Sharron Doran, Tristan Thiel
Company: Fluid Interiors and Vicki Nolan Design
Model: Sarah Hagstrom
Collaborators: Berk Claiborne, Jen Krause, Vicki Nolan, Jenny Manning, Sue Anderson, Erica Adams, Maharam Textiles
College: Dakota County Technical College
Model: Molly Bucholz, Marissa Valentyn, Jackie Cukrowski
Collaborators: Design Connexion
Firm: BWBR
Model: Nan Langevin
Collaborators: Hanna Erickson, Tina Fisher, Marlo Lewis, Nan Langevin, Kari Ricker, Rochelle Maresh
Company: Intereum
Model: Nipa Bhatt, Bret Abbot
Collaborators: Joan Wiggington, Jodi Braseth, Kathy Kryse, Luna Textiles
Thank you to our wonderful panel of judges:
Todd Pinzuti - Event planner, stylist, visual guy, all around creative sort. Owner
of Bungalow 6 Design, an event décor company, he spends his time “making
pretty.” While corporate events are his primary focus, Bungalow 6 produces
social gatherings and weddings as part of its design services. As one of Metro
Magazine’s four Style Force Guys he regularly passes along tricks of the trade to
its monthly readers.
Katherine Gerdes - After graduating from the RISD in 2003, Katherine started
designing for Target as well as her own self-named line. Most notably, Bravo's
Project Runway recognized her talent where she was featured in the recent third
season. Her line “Katherine Gerdes,” can be found at The Design Collective here
in Minneapolis and on katherinegerdes.com.
Russell Bourrienne - Russell Bourrienne has been designing clothes since the
age of thirteen when he fell in love with Armani. Most known for his tailored, highquality,
vintage-inspired menswear, this recent award winner has been featured
in numerous fashion shows, magazines, and television programs. Russell
recently opened his atelier in the Minneapolis Uptown area and launched his new
website: russellbourrienne.com.
Joy Teiken - Joynoelle is the signature line of Minneapolis-based designer, Joy
Teiken (pronounced Tieken). The Joynoelle collection of demi-couture
garments takes inspiration from classic lines, lush and fabulous fabrics, and
playful details. In addition to being featured in many national and international
publications, including WWD, Real Simple Magazine, and Daily Candy NYC, she
has dressed several Hollywood starlets and participated in many New York City,
Chicago, and LA runway events and trunk shows.
Thank you to our Fusion 2008 Host Sponsor:

Fred Primoli, Vice President Regional Sales of SPL Integrated Solutions, is a
recognized specialist in the design-build process of many of the nation’s most
successful audio and video installations. In his 10+ years of experience in the AV
industry, Fred has managed hundreds of projects ranging from simple media
spaces to full corporate, multi-media-based campuses.
Thank you to our Fusion 2008 Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Target Commercial Interiors
Haworth
Steelcase
Intereum/Herman Miller
INSTALL Twin Cities
S&T Office Interiors Group
Shaw Contract Group
The New Patcraft & Designweave
Silver Sponsors:
General Office Products
Target Commercial Interiors
Bronze Sponsors:
D.L. Couch Wallcovering Source
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Terrazo & Marble Supply
BDH & Young, Inc.
Designtex
Gerry & Connie Nelson
HGA Architects
Witthus & Associates
Formica Corp
Midwest Tile
Kohler
Teknion & OM Workspace
Save the Date for Fusion 2009 - October 9, 2009!
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