As we came into 2021, with coronavirus still around and new, more contagious variants, I finally made the move to curbside grocery pickup. I was hesitant in this change, even though I’d heard…
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.
Design Studio Caters to Divorced Dads
The meaning behind Stripe Street Studio’s name is twofold. First, the phrase “stripe street” invokes an image of a straight path to a destination, as opposed to a winding road, indicating the firm’s…
5 Steps to Micro-Influencer Success
We’re still living in the age of the influencer, and while it can be tempting to strive for hundreds of thousands of social media followers, sometimes quality over quantity is key. Enter the micro-…
Registration Opens for the LivABLE Environment Conference
The LivABLE Environment Conference, which takes place virtually from April 28-30, 2021, explores the science behind the built environment, the arts and design. Scientists now know and prove that the…
High Point Market Authority Announces Gail Doby 5-Day Financial Blueprint Challenge
The High Point Market Authority is partnering with Design Business Consultant Gail Doby, founder of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting, for a virtual five-day Financial Blueprint Challenge.…
Consumer Awareness Drives Home Furnishings Sustainability Efforts
As consumers pay attention to wellness in their homes — COVID has further elevated that focus — sustainability has again taken on an urgency in consumer purchases, including home furnishings. Whether…
Lightfair Launches Lighting Mentorship Program
LightFair is expanding networking and relationship building opportunities beyond its yearly trade show and conference with a new lighting professional mentorship program launching this spring. The…
How Lighting Can Influence Wellness
The purpose of lighting goes beyond just illuminating the darkness. Light, particularly natural light, tells our bodies the time of day and has a direct impact on our health and wellness, as well as…
Barbour Spangle Design Thrives by Diversifying
When I spoke with Christi Barbour, co-founder and half of the leadership team at Barbour Spangle Design, she had just moved into new offices at Congdon Yards, a former hosiery factory turned offices/…
What's Your Design Business Mindset?
In the basics of business mindset you’ll either have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset. The exciting part about this is that because of something called neuroplasticity, you can retrain your…