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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.

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Source: American Society of Interior Design

3 Takeaways from ASID's 2nd Quarter Index Billing Report

Good news for interior designers: the latest quarterly report from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) shows a good tilt forward and upward. The Interior Design Billings Index, which…
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These prints from Natural Curiosities caught Bowling's eye.

Video: #NicolesIdeaBoard: Las Vegas Summer Market

At every market, the Lighting & Decor editors love to pick out their favorite products and build their own Idea Boards. While at the summer Las Vegas Market, Editor-in-Chief Nicole Bowling found…
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What's trending in your state? (Photo: Joybird)

Top 3 Design Trends in Every State

The latest research on top design trends from Joybird surprised a lot of designers this week. The online furniture retailer's newest findings break down the top three most searched design trends by…
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Dallas Market Center joined a large group of business leaders in Texas to oppose the bathroom bill legislation.

What You Need to Know About Texas' Bathroom Bill

Over the past few months, Texas lawmakers have been debating their own version of a bathroom bill. Similar to North Carolina's HB2, the Texas proposal would require any transgender individual to use…
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Home Depot announced its new partnership late last month.

Home Depot and Laurel & Wolfe Announce Digital Interior Design Partnership

Over the last few years, online interior design services such as Home Polish and Havenly have challenged the notion that interior design is an in-person experience. While these companies have seen…
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Learn more about your website visitors with Facebook Pixel. (Photo: Hamza Butt via Sole Treadmill)

Facebook Ads Manager: How to Set Up a Facebook Pixel

With 1.94 billion monthly active users, Facebook continues to be the dominate social media platform. No matter your target demographic, you can find them posting, sharing and commenting on Facebook,…
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The designer in his showroom.

Designer Q&A: Luke Irwin

What do members of the British Royal family, U2 and Rolling Stones, and the Obamas have in common? A Luke Irwin rug. Luke Irwin established his rug company in 2003, producing custom-made hand-…
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Macy’s green clocks have watched State Street morph into the retail powerhouse it is today, but no retailer or designer is truly safe from the internet’s grasp.

Design Interrupted

In 2005, Marshall Field & Company announced its flagship store on State Street in Chicago would be changed to Macy’s. What would become of the iconic green clocks that overlooked State Street?…
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Legrand's adorne collection will now be able to talk to Google Home and Amazon Alexa.

Legrand's Smart Move and What It Means for Smart Lighting

An estimated 10 million Amazon Alexa-powered devices have been sold, according to a recent report from the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. This past July, the company sold three times as…
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Located in Building 1, Floor 14-D9, the Great Reset exhibition showcased impressive talents both local and national.

Tour The Great Reset Design Vignette at AmericasMart Atlanta

If you got the chance to browse the 14th floor in Building 1 at AmericasMart Atlanta, then you probably passed the market vigette exhibition. Each market, AmericasMart Atlanta asks top designers from…
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