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.
Theodore Alexander Opens Chicago Showroom
Theodore Alexander celebrated the opening of its new Chicago showroom, located on the third floor of 371 W. Ontario St. in Chicago’s River North Design District, on July 18, 2019.
The grand opening…
Bobby Berk, Kelli Ellis to Host AHFA Hall of Fame Induction Celebration
Interior designers, entrepreneurs and TV personalities Bobby Berk and Kelli Ellis will co-host the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation Induction Celebration on Oct. 20 during the High…
Do You Know What's Next for Home Design Trends?
Market season is upon us, and we know what that means. It’s time to ask the all-important question as we visit showrooms: “What’s new?” We know we can count on seeing it: new vendors, new styles and…
Stacy Garcia Shares Her Path to Licensed Pattern Design Success
Surface Pattern Designer Stacy Garcia has made a name for herself, sharing her aesthetic through her hospitality textiles company LebaTex as well as licensing her designs across multiple categories,…
Fall Design Events at AmericasMart and ADAC Create Destination for Shopping, Education
International Market Centers (IMC) and ADAC today announced a week-long celebration of design this September through their fall markets, Fall Design Week and DISCOVER ADAC. Between Sept. 23-26, these…
Home Interiors Meet Fashion Through a Boho-Chic Lens
Trends have always paralleled between interior design and fashion worlds. Here are a few of the latest ways furniture design is mirroring the top fashion houses.
Both apparel and interior…
Last Look With Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton
Before Jason Clifton and Jeremy Bauer of Bauer/Clifton Interiors came along, this entryway didn’t exist. Added as part of an extensive home renovation in Juneau, AK, this small space makes a big…
Home Furnishings Manufacturers Embrace Small Space Living Trends
Small space living may not be all tiny homes, but make no mistake, consumers are gravitating toward smaller living spaces, and home furnishings companies are acutely aware of the trend, bringing…
Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs Wins Design Excellence Awards
Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs, Inc., an acclaimed interior, event and product designer and past president of the New Jersey Chapter of ASID, has won three Design Excellence Awards. This…
How to Make a Good Impression on Your Retail Customer with a Welcome Email
When you’re putting your brand directly in front of customers, first impressions mean a lot. If a customer gives you their email address, they’re giving you permission to share your story with them,…