CREATIVE MATTERS TAKES NEW YORK
In November we celebrated 30 years since our President Carol Sebert founded Creative Matters. To honour the occasion the whole team flew from Toronto to New York for three days staying at a big house in the country and taking the train into the city each morning. “It’s such an exciting place and because we’ve done so much excellent work there, NYC is a big part of Creative Matters. We love our team and we wanted to share an experience together that was fun and personal,” said Vice President Ana Cunningham. “As much as we love designing our floor and wallcoverings, the trip was a gift for all of us to escape the computers and phones to spend relaxed time together. A chance to explore and enjoy an amazing city that we are all connected to,” Carol added.
“For me, the highlight was seeing some of our most notable installations together: the Park Hyatt hotel and Bergdorf Goodman along with other Fifth Avenue and government locations.”
— Ali
“As we spend most of our days designing on the computer, it can be easy to forget the impact that our final products will have in a finished space. The New York trip was a really exciting opportunity to see some of our beautiful designs come to life. Getting to walk around on these carpets and see how they interact with other finishes really brought home the power a well-thought-out carpet can have in a room.”
— Madeleine
“It was a lot of fun to be able to spend time with coworkers in such a relaxed environment, and it was great to explore a very vibrant and bustling city.”
— Kat
“New York City was a visual treat. After being so focused at the studio, I appreciated the opportunity to spend time with the whole CMI team, explore the city and see some of our rugs installed in some impressive interior spaces! ”
— Kayla
“Celebrating the team felt like the perfect way to acknowledge the past 30 years. They truly are an inherent part of Creative Matters’ success.”
— Ana
“It was a time to have great laughs, cook food together and enjoy each other’s company outside of work.”
— Carol