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.
Ivy Launches Room Boards Tool
Ivy, a business and project management platform for interior design firms and other home design companies, announced the launch of Room Boards, a tool that enables designers to conceptualize and put…
Home Renovations: When to Call the Professionals
With the popularity of home renovation shows, it comes as no surprise that more homeowners are taking on some big renovations themselves these days. That doesn’t mean opportunities to advise, assist…
High Point Market Authority Accepting Submissions for 2020 Style Spotters Team
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is accepting submissions for its 2020 Style Spotters team.
Comprised of eight home fashion leaders who showcase the top new styles of each Market, a new Style…
Ryan Hughes Design Build Project Named People’s Pick in the 2019 HGTV Ultimate Outdoor Awards
Ryan Hughes Design Build today announced that one of its recent projects, The Ballmot Lazy River, has been selected as the People’s Pick for the Waterside Retreat Category of the 2019 HGTV Ultimate…
Interior Design Society Announces 2018-2019 Designer of the Year Award Recipients
On Saturday, May 4, 2019 members and guests of the Interior Design Society (IDS) gathered in Palm Springs, CA, to honor the winners of the 2018-2019 Designer of the Year Awards. The awards were…
Kerrie Kelly Talks Business and the Power of Community
Kerrie Kelly has a successful career as an interior designer. Her trademarked motto, “Everyone Deserves Great Design” has served her professional development and her business, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab…
Crafting the Connection Through Audience Engagement
As an editor, it’s my job to ask questions and from the insights craft a story that will connect with my audience. That’s in my job description. By trade, I’m a storyteller.
But so are you. As…
ART + IDS Conference Offers Networking Opportunities for Interior Designers, Vendors
Hosted by the Accessories Resource Team (ART) and Interior Design Society (IDS), the 2019 ART + IDS Conference was held in Palm Springs, CA, May 1 to 4, 2019. The conference provided a unique…
Last Look With Courtney McLeod
With each project, designer Courtney McLeod applies a left- and right-brain approach: creative designs with analytical rigor. In this New York City two-bedroom apartment, McLeod brought out her…
Throw Open the Doors
As outdoor living continues to enjoy wild popularity among homeowners — from lush container gardens on a loft patio to expansive decks with vistas across swimming pools to outdoor kitchens for…