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.
Julian Chichester Hires New VP of Business Development and Showroom Manager
Julian Chichester announced today the creation of an executive sales position and the addition of a new showroom manager to support the design brand’s growth in New York City and throughout the…
How to Create a Buyer Persona
If you own a small business, you likely have a pretty solid understanding of who your customers are. But if you want to formalize the process of understanding your ideal customer (and the potential…
Podcasting Goes Green: A Q&A with CaraGreen's Jessica McNaughton
For the average consumer, going green means dropping a few cans and papers in a recycling bin and maybe investing in an LED bulb or two, but as Jessica McNaughton, President at sustainable building…
How to Not Be Like Sears
In life, nothing lasts forever.
This month, Sears filed for bankruptcy after years of struggling to find its place in the retail market among emerging giants like Amazon and Walmart. The company…
Ivy Launches Mobile App For Designers
Ivy, a business and project management system for interior designers and other home design companies, today announced the launch of its first-ever mobile app.
Available for iPhone, iPad and Android…
Machine Age
Today’s machine-made rugs pack a one-two punch of wear-resistance with a luxurious hand, fooling even the most experienced of buyers.
Each of the rugs in KAS’ Papillon Collection is dramatic…
Idea Board: Luxe Resources
Down to Earth
Woodsy neutrals and organic shapes elevate the high-end dining room and kitchen.
Best described as opulent, the Ouray Collection from Feizy translates traditional designs into…
3 Takeaways from Fall 2018 High Point Market
The fall edition of High Point Market always feels like the end of the year, even though there are still two months left in it. All the new products are out, and retailers, interior designers and…
What Is Updated Traditional: A Primer on New Trad from High Point Market
Earlier this year, a renewed interest in traditional home style and design began to take shape. In our February issue, we dove into the new traditional, or new trad, style and how manufacturers and…
Premarket Parlays: The Day That Isn't At High Point Market
One of the great things about coming to High Point Market a day before its official opening is the distinct lack of a crowd. Sure, the showrooms are already writing orders, but in terms of grabbing a…