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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.

ASID NJ Design Awards Winners
The New Jersey ASID Chapter bestowed 40 awards on 17 designers.

ASID New Jersey Presents 2022 DESIGN EXCELLENCE Awards

Entrants from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) into its annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) learned the results of the competition at an action-packed…
Dudley Moore, Sr.
The Bienenstock Furniture Library will honor Dudley Moore, Sr., with a new scholarship.

Bienenstock Furniture Library Adds New Student Design Scholarship

The Bienenstock Furniture Library announces another new scholarship for its annual student furniture design competition, reflecting a $7,500 contribution made in memory of legacy furnishings designer…
Gail Doby Designer Survey
The Gail Doby Designer Survey covers salaries, fees and retaining employees.

Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting Launches Salary & Fee Survey

As part of an ongoing effort by Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting to support its community of interior designers, the company has developed a survey called the 2022 Interior Designers Survey on…
Varaluz Social Club Bathroom
Varaluz's Social Club pendant adds Art Deco style to this serene bathroom.

How to Sell Luxury Interior Design

The word “luxury” can bring connotations of flashiness, extravagance and big spending. But when it comes to luxury interior design, it’s important to understand how it transcends just a price tag.…
linear dining room
A linear dining room piece from Varaluz, who crafts fixtures using recycled materials.

What Interior Designers Should Understand About Sustainability and Beauty

Today’s consumers are paying increased attention to sustainability in their homes—both from a health and wellness perspective and to mitigate environmental impacts. As eco-friendly awareness…

Crafting Your Business Brand Across Channels

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, online retail sales reached $5 trillion in 2021, double the revenue from digital retail in 2018. While the majority of consumers continue to prefer…

Design Coaching Center: Putting Your Company Culture to Work

Building a healthy culture is like flossing every day. Whichever employee you don’t want to lose requires daily nurturing and attention from you and your leadership team. Culture-building is one of…

WithIt Announces 2022 Conference Speakers, Lineup

WithIt’s Professional Conference is entitled, “Empowering Leaders to SOAR,” and is being held June 22nd – 24th at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA.  The two-day program offers industry…
Bienenstock Library, Barbour Spangle Design
L to R: Christi Barbour and Christi Spangle of Barbour Spangle Design are supporting the Student Design Competition.

Bienenstock Furniture Library Adds Barbour Spangle Scholarship to Design Competition

The Bienenstock Furniture Library has announced a new scholarship and rebranding of its annual student interior design competition to reflect a $7,500 contribution from High Point-based Barbour…
JuniperMarket Webinar
Join Mary Moore and Diane Falvey for a conversation about how JuniperMarket can help streamline your business.

JuniperMarket 101 Webinar: Streamline Your Business

The right digital tools can streamline wholesale buying and ease you into your retail future. Mary Moore, owner of The Cook's Warehouse and SVP Operations for Juniper, tells us how she uses the…
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