HIGH-END DESIGN AND HUMANITARIAN efforts merged as Sunbrella®fabrics were 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 company specializing in residential interiors.

Allen Gant III, casual-market manager for Sunbrella, says, “The creative process with Ghislaine Viñas and her team has been awe inspiring. 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 ran March 17 through 20, in conjunction with the Architectural DigestDesign Show in New York, New York. All event proceeds went toward DIFFA’s work to fight HIV/AIDS.

Viñas, who is known for infusing rich color into her designs, says, “Our vision for this project has become a reality through our collaboration with Sunbrella fabrics. 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.