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.
Momeni and Furniture, Lighting & Decor Partner for Special Event in Las Vegas
Ever wonder how successful interior designers make the move to product design, and then manage to partner with leading manufacturers? Join Momeni and Furniture Lighting & Decor for a special…
Pasha Furniture to Open Dallas Market Center Showroom
Dallas Market Center announced yesterday that Pasha Furniture, a leading manufacturer of custom upholstered furniture, will debut an open-daily showroom in the Interior Home + Design Center prior to…
Why the Williams-Sonoma Lawsuit Against Amazon Is Worth Watching
This week, Williams-Sonoma Inc. filed a lawsuit in Northern California against Amazon.com Inc., alleging the mega-retailer had copied patented chair designs and engaged in unfair marketing practices…
DIFFA National Grants Nearly $300,000 to 26 Grantees Combating HIV/AIDS Nationwide
With the help of Gift for Life, this week the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) National granted $285,000 to 26 organization nationwide providing treatment, direct care and…
How to Interpret the 2019 Color of the Year Picks
With Pantone’s recent announcement of Living Coral as its 2019 Color of the Year, all the major paint companies have now made their picks. Here’s a roundup of the selections from Pantone, Sherwin-…
Stylecraft and Harp & Finial to Expand Showrooms at Las Vegas Market
StyleCraft Home Collection – manufacturer and home decor industry leader – and its sister company, Harp & Finial, today announced they would both be expanding their showrooms at Las Vegas Market…
New Rug Company Boundless Brings Rugs to the Direct-to-Consumer Market
The direct-to-consumer e-commerce model could be one of the biggest disruptors to hit the home furnishings and decor industry. Players like Campaign Living, Burrow and bed-in-a-box companies like…
The Top Social Media Trends for 2019 and How to Do Them Right
Another year gone, another one dawns. As you sit down and think about your digital marketing strategy for the next year, you will likely ask yourself, "What should I focus on with social media?"
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Decking the Halls
It may be the season to be jolly, but not all homeowners delight in untangling tree lights. For those clients, some interior designers have found a new calling in relieving this holiday stress. The…
AmericasMart Atlanta Opens Eco Lounge for January Market
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market at AmericasMart Atlanta kicks off the January market season, and thus far, it is shaping up to be a busy one. So where will AmericasMart…