Mar 17 2016

Sunbrella Collaborates with Ghislaine Viñas for DIFFA’s Dining by Design

‘Out of the Blue’ table design speaks to the global fight against the AIDS epidemic

High-end design and humanitarian efforts collide as Sunbrella fabrics are showcased for the second consecutive year during the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Dining by Design event, featuring an array of dining installations from renowned designers. This year, the global textile manufacturer has joined forces with Ghislaine Viñas Interior Design, an award-winning firm specializing in residential interiors.

“The creative process with Ghislaine Viñas and her team has been awe-inspiring,” said Allen Gant III, casual market manager for Sunbrella. “We look forward to seeing Sunbrella fabrics incorporated into such a thoughtful design.”

Dining by Design is DIFFA’s marquee event showcasing designers, manufacturers and creative individuals who bring their vision and passion to the table. Dining by Design runs March 17-20 in conjunction with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York City. All event proceeds go toward DIFFA's work to fight HIV/AIDS.

“Our vision for this project has become a reality through our collaboration with Sunbrella fabrics,” said Viñas, who is known for infusing rich color into her designs. “Using only Sunbrella fabrics and thread throughout the installation mixed with our use of bold graphics, we have created an atmosphere we are truly excited to share at Dining by Design 2016.”

Viñas’ design, ‘Out of the Blue’, features tropical foliage and African patterns combined with the soothing nature of the color blue to convey tranquility, serenity, life, power and the knowledge that advances in medical treatments and ongoing educational programs worldwide will eventually lead to a cure for HIV/AIDS.

Hanging light fixtures illuminate three circular appliqué designs featured on the tablecloth. The line work in the design represents the numbers of human lives, in millions, affected by AIDS. The lines in the center of the appliqué symbolize the nearly seven million people whose lives have been saved in the past 15 years due to growing awareness and recognition of the disease. The radiating lines stand for the nearly 37 million people living with HIV/AIDS globally. The circles are divided into four segments that serve as a reminder of the four decades of the AIDS epidemic in America. The rippling lines on the outermost part correspond to the 16 million people actively getting treatment worldwide. The center circle represents the hope that the number of infected people will ultimately be zero.

To learn more about Dining by Design, visit diffa.org.

About Sunbrella Fabrics
Sunbrella has revolutionized the way the world thinks about how beautiful fabrics look, feel and perform. With an inspired palette of colors, styles and textures, premium Sunbrella fabric gives designers and architects the material they need to create the extraordinary in marine, shade, residential/upholstery, commercial and contract applications.

Versatile in style and function, Sunbrella fabrics create welcoming spaces indoors and out, offering durability, fade resistance and ease of cleaning. They also offer peace of mind; Sunbrella fabrics have achieved GREENGUARD GOLD certification as contributing to healthy indoor air quality.

Introduced in 1961, Sunbrella fabrics are manufactured and marketed by Glen Raven, Inc., a 135-year-old family-owned company based in North Carolina with operations worldwide. For more information on Sunbrella, including inspiration, fabric collections and where to buy, visit sunbrella.com.