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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.

Interior Design Firms Show Optimistic, Yet Cautious Views in Houzz's 2019 State of the Industry

Houzz released its 2019 State of the Industry Report today, and the overall message of it centers around cautious optimism. Of the interior design firms reporting, 49 percent said they had a good…
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What Your Email Stats Can Tell You About Your Customers

Your email data may be one of the most useful marketing tools hiding in plain sight. By going through it regularly, you can learn so much about your customers' habits, interests and preferences,…

IFDA'S Educational Foundation Announces Design Student Scholarships for 2019

Applications will be accepted between March 1-31, 2019, for nine scholarships from the Educational Foundation (EF) of International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA). Since the early years of…
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3 Pinterest Content Ideas to Try Out

For interior designers and retailers alike, Pinterest can be a great channel to reach potential clients who are planning for their current and future spaces. In fact, 60 percent of pinners have used…

Chairish Acquires Derring Hall. Now What?

When thinking of the direct-to-consumer model, companies like Casper and Warby Parker likely come to mind. If you've been following our coverage here, then you might also think of Campaign Living,…

High Point Market Announces Business of Design Educational Series for Spring Market

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has partnered with interior design professional, author and business coach Kimberley Seldon for a Business of Design educational series for spring market, April…
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Philadelphia-based designer Christina Henck shares what she's seeing in kitchen trends. (Photo: elan)

2019 Kitchen Trends: What’s Current in the Kitchen’s Furniture, Lighting and Finishes This Year

Let’s talk 2019 kitchen trends and how people are adding value and one of the most important rooms to revamp in the house. Whether the plan is to update before selling a home or to overhaul the space…
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(Photo: Mark Mahan; Builder: Crawford Builders)

Last Look With Charley Harold

The winner of our First Look at Last Look contest, Charley Harold of Dear Charley Designs in Lexington, KY, specializes in approachable, relatable design. Her winning submission, this family room…

Idea Board: 2019 Trends

Artisanal Embellishment Jana Platina Phipps, the Trim Queen, sees consumers craving that hand-made, artisan touch. These textile embellishments bring uniqueness and beauty to all types of products…
IMC Chairman Bob Maricich, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear at Las Vegas Market
IMC Chairman Bob Maricich, Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear break ground on the new Expo Center coming to Las Vegas Market in June 2020.

How IMC Envisions the Future of Markets

It could not have been a brighter or more perfect January day to start a new beginning. This morning, International Market Centers (IMC) and the City of Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony at…
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