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.
4 Tips to Increased Productivity in Your Design Business
Effective time management is an ongoing challenge for many business owners. But did you know that by using a few tips to increase your productivity, you can improve your efficiency as well?…
Las Vegas Design Center Hosts ColorMix 2021 Webinar
International Market Centers (IMC) announced today that the December installment of Las Vegas Design Center’s (LVDC) monthly “First Friday” webinar series will address Sherwin-Williams’ popular 2021…
Jamie Merida Brings Bountiful Home
If you’re a regular reader of Furniture, Lighting & Decor, you’ve seen Jamie Merida’s name. He’s been a panelist on our virtual seminars, and we’ve talked with him about how he’s built his brand…
KKDL: Designing a Model Home: Creating a Buyer Profile
Often we are asked, “What are the steps you take to design a model home?” For some, simply having a model home is thought to be enough to sell a community of homes. For us, that thought process just…
The Art of the Pivot
Though Nikki Chu is a seasoned interior designer — with celebrity clients, a television show, and multiple product lines under her belt — when COVID turned turned the world upside-down earlier this…
IFDA Panel Assesses Home Design and Style in 2030
Members of the International Furnishings & Design Association (IFDA) and other experts in the U.S. home furnishings and design business will share that homes will get smaller, more modern and be…
TXTUR Takes Sustainability to the Next Level
In an era where sustainability continues to resonate with environmentally conscious consumers, a furniture company has emerged to address this growing concern with a unique business model in the…
Manufacturing Close to Home
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted international supply chains, and now that production and shipping are getting back online, there’s plenty of catch-up to be played. According to the National…
American-Made Advantages in the Coronavirus Era
For retailers and designers, keeping their clients happy comes down to reliability: ticking off the boxes as the design process moves forward, and delivering a final finished space, furnishings and…
Colleen Waguespack Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Fig & Dove
Colleen Waguespack, Founder of Colleen Waguespack Interiors, didn’t do Christmas decor. Her design start was in a more corporate setting, and when she moved to residential, it wasn’t with holidays in…