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.
Last Look: Circle Design Studio
1. Our client for this space was a bachelor with a 6-year-old son. He is also a doctor who works long hours and is a world traveler. We wanted to create a calming retreat for a master bedroom that…
6 eco-friendly decorating ideas for your home this summer
With a huge 94% of Brits saying that buying eco-friendly home products is important to them1, it’s clear that the nation is looking to make conscious efforts to live more sustainably.
With this in…
Update Bathroom Lighting to Refresh Design
Following the pandemic, homeowners are looking to refresh their spaces. Changing outdated light fixtures can update a home in subtle, yet meaningful ways. As Randall Whitehead, IALD puts it, “why…
BIG PICTURE THINKING LEADS TO PROFIT
Designers talk incessantly about how to manage selling product and ensuring the sales are going through their firm. Social media forums, seminars and market talks are rife with the angst and nail-…
ASID New Jersey Presents 2022 DESIGN EXCELLENCE Awards
Entrants from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) into its annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) learned the results of the competition at an action-packed…
Bienenstock Furniture Library Adds New Student Design Scholarship
The Bienenstock Furniture Library announces another new scholarship for its annual student furniture design competition, reflecting a $7,500 contribution made in memory of legacy furnishings designer…
Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Launches Salary & Fee Survey
As part of an ongoing effort by Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting to support its community of interior designers, the company has developed a survey called the 2022 Interior Designers Survey on…
How to Sell Luxury Interior Design
The word “luxury” can bring connotations of flashiness, extravagance and big spending. But when it comes to luxury interior design, it’s important to understand how it transcends just a price tag.…
What Interior Designers Should Understand About Sustainability and Beauty
Today’s consumers are paying increased attention to sustainability in their homes—both from a health and wellness perspective and to mitigate environmental impacts. As eco-friendly awareness…
Crafting Your Business Brand Across Channels
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, online retail sales reached $5 trillion in 2021, double the revenue from digital retail in 2018. While the majority of consumers continue to prefer…