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.
3 Newsletter Platforms to Reach More Customers
Today’s email marketing platforms are more advanced than ever before. With retargeting, automated communications and e-commerce integration, retailers and designers alike can stay in front of their…
How is Your Support System?
Industry associations, buying groups, Facebook groups, business coaches and more. There’s no shortage of support systems in the home furnishings industry, whatever your role. The question is: Are you…
Alibaba.com: How to Succeed in the Global B2B E-commerce Marketplace
It’s been an amazing year for the construction and remodeling industries in terms of demand. COVID-19 had a huge impact on the volume of business, as well as where and how materials and products were…
Profitability Takeaways from Home Design Business Coaches
In our latest virtual Home Design Business Think Tank, we spoke with experts, retailers and designers about the steps they take to ensure customer/client loyalty and profitability in their businesses…
Design Coaching Center: LuAnn Nigara — The Value of Processes & Systems
Systems & Process for Your Design Business
You have heard countless business advisors tell you the importance and the critical value of building processes and systems into your business. So,…
How Retailers and Designers Can Maximize Home Furnishings Markets
High Point Market last month showcased the power of the market environment, with trending and new products, educational and inspirational experiences, attendees and the energy we remember from before…
IMC July 2021 Market Insights Webinar to Focus on Regional Design Trends
With the summer 2021 markets just weeks away, International Market Centers (IMC) is providing a unique preview of what’s trending in design and product – both regionally and nationally – in its next…
High Point Market Authority Announces Summer Webinar Lineup
The High Point Market Authority is adding two additional webinars to its IdeaStreams series for the summer months. These virtual educational programs will offer CEU credits and focus on budget…
Are You Identifying your Ideal Client?
Join us Tuesday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Eastern as we talk with Melissa Galt and a panel of designers about how identifying their ideal clients has helped grow their businesses.
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Design Trade Service: A One-Stop Shop for Online Furniture Shopping
One of the challenges throughout this COVID-19 year has been connecting with manufacturers for the furniture, lighting and other decor needed to complete interior design projects. Attending markets…