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.
7 Tips to Streamline the Design Selection Process for Clients
For many remodelers (and these practices apply to interior designers), this process has become extremely protracted and complicated; so much so, that a group I work with in California found that the…
High Point Market Authority Teams Up with Design Influencers Conference to Co-Produce Brand Track
The High Point Market Authority has once again teamed up with the Design Influencers Conference to launch and co-produce a brand track for the 2020 conference, to be held in San Francisco on March 1-…
Design Project Magic: Erinn Valencich Turns Heads With StyleRow
Erinn Valencich’s recently launched StyleRow project management and marketplace tool is turning heads in the design community.
As an interior designer, the act of designing a space is only half the…
Goal Setting for Interior Designers in 7 Steps
It’s almost time for goal setting for the new year! The final quarter of the year has launched. What were the goals you set back in January? Are you on track? Did you back your goals up with…
The Right Light Balance Puts an Accent on the Positive
As I have mentioned before, there are four functions of light — Task, Accent, Decorative and Ambient. Each one plays an important role in creating a cohesive lighting design. Here is an explanation…
How J. Banks' Joni Vanderslice Manages Interior Design and Retail Businesses
When it comes to interior design, Joni Vanderslice, President and Owner of J. Banks, does it all. She’s been at the helm of Hilton Head, SC-based J. Banks for more than 30 years, which covers…
Castelle Collection Featured in House Beautiful Show House in Nashville
The second annual House Beautiful Whole Home Concept Show House has opened its doors in Nashville, TN with the outdoor spaces adorned with furnishings from the Savannah Collection by Barclay Butera…
Today’s Affluent Consumer: What the Research Tells Us
Affluent consumers are evolving, but having more money doesn’t necessarily mean owning more things. Research has shown that many affluent consumers care about design, and they’re also interested in…
Klaussner Home Furnishings Announces Strategic Partnership with Stacy Garcia
Klaussner Home Furnishings has announced a strategic partnership with sought-after designer and trend forecaster Stacy Garcia, to establish important credibility among designers for two of the…
Today's Planters Bring Style to Trending Natural Design Elements
As the outdoors continues to move in, the desire to bring more natural elements indoors and out continues to climb. Because today’s tech savvy consumers are exhibiting a newfound appreciation of…