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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.

Art Deco-inspired chandelier from Currey & Co
Black and gold? It's got to be Art Deco. This chandelier is part of Bunny Williams' collection for Currey and Co.

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…
blue pillow
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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-…
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Libby Langdon and Lendell Glassco

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-…
blue chair
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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…
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Photo: Design Center at Merchandise Mart

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-…
Hi-tech contemporary kitchen with smart refrigerator
Photo: Margaret Wright Photography

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…
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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…
An Orange Moon
An Orange Mood caters to the Mid-Century Modern-loving crowd, but customers don’t have to come into the store to see what’s available. The store’s website stays updated with what’s on the floor and what’s been sold.

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…
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