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.
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…
Small Space Furnishings With Purpose
In urban settings, small space living is a matter of supply and demand. As young — often single — people flock to cities, larger homes sit vacant while studio apartments are scarce. Cities and…
Kimberley Seldon Masters the Business of Design
“As creatives we like a certain amount of creative freedom,” says Kimberley Seldon, Interior Designer and Founder of Business of Design, an interior design business coaching program developed from…
The Keys to Building a Brand
For interior designers and retailers in the home design business, much of their success hinges on the ability to brand themselves in a way that connects with clients and carries through all of their…
How Consumers Are Optimizing Outdoor Spaces in a Time of Coronavirus
Whether a sun porch, patio or balcony, taking advantage of outdoor living spaces has never been more on the radar than now, as the coronavirus pandemic around the globe has canceled travel and…