The Modern Grand Tour: How Global Travel Inspires Design
Sep 22, 2026
3:00 pm
Keynote Presentation
Sponsored by Georgia Design and Travis & Company
For centuries, the “Grand Tour” was a rite of passage that defi ned the tastes and aesthetics of the Western world. Though today’s world is more accessible than ever, one question remains: how does leaving home to explore the unknown shape the way design is created? In this keynote, GEORGIA DESIGN Editor-in-Chief Fran Worrall and globe-trotting designers Lisa Fine, Jackye Lanham, Courtney Moss, and Katie Ridder explore travel as the ultimate catalyst for great design, discussing how immersion in other cultures revitalizes creative vision and informs color, pattern, and lifestyle. The more multifaceted the cultural vocabulary, the richer the design language.
ADAC Presentation Room | First Floor Atrium
Following the presentation, join Lisa, Jackye, Courtney, Katie, and Fran for a reception in the Travis and Company showroom to continue the discussion. Enjoy light bites and peruse Travis and Company’s collection of textiles, furnishings, wallcoverings, and more.
Travis and Company | Suite 128
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