Designer Education
Product designers, interior designers and lighting designers are working in a changing industry. Competition from online services, DIY and home improvement tv shows, plus changing consumer lifestyles have continued to shift the way business is done. In this section, product designers, interior designers and lighting designers can read news, trend articles and more.
Kerrie Kelly Talks Business and the Power of Community
Kerrie Kelly has a successful career as an interior designer. Her trademarked motto, “Everyone Deserves Great Design” has served her professional development and her business, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab…
Crafting the Connection Through Audience Engagement
As an editor, it’s my job to ask questions and from the insights craft a story that will connect with my audience. That’s in my job description. By trade, I’m a storyteller.
But so are you. As…
ART + IDS Conference Offers Networking Opportunities for Interior Designers, Vendors
Hosted by the Accessories Resource Team (ART) and Interior Design Society (IDS), the 2019 ART + IDS Conference was held in Palm Springs, CA, May 1 to 4, 2019. The conference provided a unique…
Last Look With Courtney McLeod
With each project, designer Courtney McLeod applies a left- and right-brain approach: creative designs with analytical rigor. In this New York City two-bedroom apartment, McLeod brought out her…
Throw Open the Doors
As outdoor living continues to enjoy wild popularity among homeowners — from lush container gardens on a loft patio to expansive decks with vistas across swimming pools to outdoor kitchens for…
Next Level to Host Designer Showcase During NYCxDesign
The second annual Next Level designer showcase will be open May 17 to 24 during NYCxDesign.
Launched in 2018 as an ephemeral design gallery, Next Level challenges traditional profit-led tradeshow…
Custom Design, Practicality Bolster Made in the US Home Furnishings
Home Court Advantage
Gat Creek’s Gat Caperton assesses the sustainably harvested Appalachian hardwoods used in its U.S.-made furniture. We’re makers, not middlemen,” says Gat Caperton, CEO of U.S…
Running Wilder
Five plus years ago, a couple of significant life occurrences caused Josh and Ivy Elrod, two New York City-based creatives, to want a change of career — and scenery.
Josh Elrod needed spinal surgery…
How to Prioritize Quality Over Quantity in Your Digital Strategy
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, email …. just reading this list is likely to make your eyes glaze over. Tackling digital marketing and social media for your business can be overwhelming,…
Make Instagram Work For Your Business
Instagram may be the favorite platform for interior designers, but is it — and social media in general — really helping them grow their businesses? Not always, according to research from Unity…