Media Quotes

Exhibitor Quotes

Architect & Trade Quotes

Space Magazine said, "A revolution in design".

The New York Times said, "...a design showcase... part trade show, part happening, part conference, part home tour and part party."

The Los Angeles Times said, "At last, a show...with independent thinkers in interiors, architecture, and landscaping".

Land+Living said, "a design event of this kind on the left coast is long overdue".

Furniture Style Magazine said, "...cutting-edge furnishing and a distinctly West Coast experience".

Metropolis Magazine said CA Boom "...celebrates California's significant contributions to design".

Exibitor Nicholas P. Swain of Estate Stone & Classic Tile & Mosaic said CA Boom is “attended by many of LA’s best designers and architects” & “The quality of the exhibitors sets this show apart.”

Exhibitor Andrew Sribyatta of PIE said, "CA Boom inspired me to take a chance and create my first line of furniture.  CA Boom jump-started PIE's career and gave independent designers like me an opportunity of a lifetime."

Exhibitor Liz Gordon of LAH/The Hardware Gallerysaid, “many new trade clients…” & … “added quite a few (sales leads) to the mailing list” and “CA Boom is good for the design community”.

Exhibitor Franz Braun of Swiss Shade said, “added customers and still making sales from the show”.

Exhibitor Lindsay Dakota said, "... a godsend for young designers..." & “exceeded my expectations on all levels”.

Exhibitor James DeWulf said, “Fantastic Results” “De Wulf is carried in 4 new stores as well as (landing) contracts with individual clients” “Lots of designers & architects” attending.

Exhibitor Peter Wishinski of Ganesa Garden Design said, “Fun, relaxed, hip, smart, and met great people”.

Architect Glen Irani, "This is what architects should be doing, bringing it to the public. California has such a talented pool of contemporary designers, but there are a lot of people out there that aren't aware of the valuable resources available right in their backyard. CA Boom helps make modernism accessible which is crucial for the design community to thrive."

Architect Stephen Kanner said, "The show was very user friendly and offered attendees the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the best in contemporary design.

Stefan Lawrence of the Los Angeles showroom twentieth said, attendees "...were exposed to talented new designers' work that they don't get to see every day and they saw it all in one place."