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.
Art Deco Delights from Las Vegas Market
You know farmhouse when you see it, but how easily can you spot an Art Deco-inspired piece? If you're at Las Vegas Market, then you're probably seeing a lot of new Art Deco intros.
So how is Art…
Design Consumer Research: Shield Over Sword
Two years ago, scientists at the University of Liverpool cracked an almost-200-year-old case when they identified the exact gene mutation that caused the peppered-colored moths living near 19th-…
Libby Langdon and Paragon Announce Partnership
Libby Langdon, interior designer, author and television personality, is designing her first line of wall decor with Paragon, an award-winning wall art, mirrors and lamps manufacturer. The much-…
Furniture Consumer Research: Mind the Gap
To get a better read on the buying public’s mindset heading into the new year, the Furniture, Lighting & Decor research team surveyed consumers across the country about what matters to them in…
Outdoor Design Conference Coming to Chicago in March
In recent years, the line between indoor and outdoor living has blurred. It used to be that these two areas never crossed paths, and they rarely shared the same design styles. Interiors mattered most…
WithIt Announces 2019 WOW Award Recipients
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named the recipients of the 2019 WOW Awards. The annual WOW Awards honor the achievements of home…
Arteriors Announces 2020 Guest Designers
Arteriors, a leading provider of luxury lighting, furniture and decorative accessories, has announced upcoming collaborations with Atlanta-based designer Beth Webb (spring 2020) and New York City-…
3 Takeaways from Houzz's 2019 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study
Next month, manufacturers, retailers and designers will head to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2019 edition of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). The event promises the latest…
5 Tools to Help You Create Better Instagram Stories
According to Instagram, 60 percent of users learn about new products on the platform, and one-third of the most viewed Instagram stories come from businesses. While posting to your page regularly is…
Chicago Vintage Shop Helps Revitalize Business District
Rahm Emanuel may be mayor of Chicago for a few more months, but designer and shop owner Lynne McDaniel will always reign as a goddess. Her shop, An Orange Moon, specializes in vintage Mid-Century…