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.
Shayla Copas' Organic Path to Product Design
Shayla Copas, founder and lead designer at Shayla Copas Interiors, in Little Rock, AR, is launching her second product collection with Chelsea House, as well as an outdoor upholstery fabric line with…
Home Furnishings Manufacturers Rethink the Meaning of Luxury
In today’s more casual environment, where jeans often replace suits, and consumers, particularly younger generations, are looking for a less formal and more comfortable vibe in their homes, what…
Reimagining Luxury in the Time of Coronavirus
Our relationships with our homes have shifted over the past several months. Our homes have become our offices, schools, restaurants, movie theaters — you name it, people are figuring out a way to do…
High Point Market and ASID Announce Virtual Education Schedule for Fall Market 2020
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), announced a rebrand of the popular Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) educational seminars,…
Dallas Market Announces ArchLIGHT Summit for 2021
Dallas Market Center has announced a new lighting trade event and educational platform for architectural, specification and design communities debuting fall 2021. The first ArchLIGHT Summit will take…
Universal Furniture Sets Educational Lineup for High Point Market
While High Point Market will be a bit different this fall with extended dates, attendees organized by region and the requirement of masks, Universal Furniture is working behind the scenes to deliver…
Houzz Opens 2021 Scholarship Program Call for Entries
Houzz Inc., a platform for home remodeling and design, announced the call for entries for the 2021 Houzz Scholarship Program, which supports the next generation of residential renovation and design…
Register for the Home Design Business Think Tank Series: Maximizing Profitability
During this time of coronavirus, it's more important than ever to get creative to attract and connect with the customers and clients that support your design or home furnishings retail business. Get…
Time Mastery for Interior Designers
The bottom line is that when you apply these interior design time mastery tips, you’ll get more done in less time with far less stress. Will you take the challenge?
Step One
Create your master list…
4 Tips for Lighting Small Spaces
Small environments present unique challenges when it comes to lighting. Chad Rothe, Founder and Owner of Lightform Lighting in Scottsdale, AZ, shared some insights on how to make every square foot…