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.
Resimercial in the Home
In its most common usage, the term “resimercial” is the practice of incorporating residential design elements into commercial spaces, giving them the relaxed comfortable feeling of home while…
Gail Doby's Business Building Mission
Like so many of the designers we speak with, Gail Doby did not walk a straight line into her interior design business … or the business coaching she does now. After a couple of decades as a designer…
Universal Furniture Learning Center Agenda for High Point Market
Universal Furniture’s in-person learning events return this June with live streaming opportunities for those who can’t attend. And back by popular demand is the Universal To the Trade Designer’s…
Home Design Business Think Tank: A Focus on Profit for Retailers
Home Design Business Think Tank: All About the Benjamins
As a home furnishings retailer or interior designer, one of your primary goals in business is to turn a profit. We’ve put together a Home…
Design Coaching Center: How Do You Attract Your Ideal Client?
Identifying your hot and buying ideal client is the fast path to design success. You can stop spinning your wheels trying to be all things to everyone and focus on those clients you enjoy the most.…
IIDA Releases 2021 Interior Design Compensation Report
IIDA announces the release of the 2021 IIDA Interior Design Compensation Report, an analysis of salary and benefit information aimed at arming designers and A&D professionals with the most…
Attracting Your Ideal Interior Design Client
Identifying your hot and buying ideal client is the fast path to design success. You can stop spinning your wheels trying to be all things to everyone and focus on those clients you enjoy the most.…
Gail Doby Shares Business Strategies in New Book for Designers
Gail Doby, Co-founder and Chief Vision Officer, of Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting, has written a new book that shares many of the secrets and strategies she has used when coaching interior…
How Will Business Change After the Pandemic?
As we’re closing this issue, I’m getting ready for my first COVID-19 vaccine. The thought of finally being somewhat protected from this virus after a year of hunkering down has allowed me to start…
3 Payment Platforms for Retailers and Designers
In an environment where cash may not be exchanging hands and checks can require the extra step of going to a bank, not to mention the convenience of credit cards for clients and customers on big-…