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.
Next Level to Host Designer Showcase During NYCxDesign
The second annual Next Level designer showcase will be open May 17 to 24 during NYCxDesign.
Launched in 2018 as an ephemeral design gallery, Next Level challenges traditional profit-led tradeshow…
Custom Design, Practicality Bolster Made in the US Home Furnishings
Home Court Advantage
Gat Creek’s Gat Caperton assesses the sustainably harvested Appalachian hardwoods used in its U.S.-made furniture. We’re makers, not middlemen,” says Gat Caperton, CEO of U.S…
Running Wilder
Five plus years ago, a couple of significant life occurrences caused Josh and Ivy Elrod, two New York City-based creatives, to want a change of career — and scenery.
Josh Elrod needed spinal surgery…
How to Prioritize Quality Over Quantity in Your Digital Strategy
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, email …. just reading this list is likely to make your eyes glaze over. Tackling digital marketing and social media for your business can be overwhelming,…
Make Instagram Work For Your Business
Instagram may be the favorite platform for interior designers, but is it — and social media in general — really helping them grow their businesses? Not always, according to research from Unity…
Cultivate Your Tribe
I am an avid Seth Godin fan. If you don’t know who he is, Google him. He’s an inspiring marketer who teaches through an everyday blog, disruptive marketing books, speaking engagements and coursework…
Groundworks at Lee Jofa Introduces Second Kelly Wearstler Indoor/Outdoor Fabric Collection
Groundworks at Lee Jofa introduced a second indoor/outdoor collection of fabric with renowned designer Kelly Wearstler: Terra Firma Textiles II. Building off the success of Wearstler's past…
Last Look With Nina Magon
For multi-award-winning designer Nina Magon, "minimal" doesn't mean boring. Known for her modern aesthetic that balances bold high design with glamorous appeal and her viral Live Stylish Daily blog,…
Bet on These Trends for 2020
Maison & Objet — the twice-yearly lifestyle show for decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, fragrances and tableware — is one of the best trend-spotting events worldwide. At the…
How Does SMART Home Impact Style? These Designs are Cutting-Edge
Sharp Spaces
Indoor spaces keep getting smarter and smarter with new introductions made to grow and adapt as lifestyles change.
From the new smart furniture company, 37˚C Smart Home, comes a…