Events
Friday, April 21
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
Vacation Rental Design Summit
Location: Congdon Yards, 410 W English Rd (Red Line Stop 27)
The Vacation Rental Design Summit is a new education and networking event bringing together an emerging community of design professionals passionate about the booming short-term rental industry. Tailored to interior designers seeking to level up their short-term rental design services and unlock new streams of revenue, this two-day event, April 20-21 (with a kick-off mixer on the 19th), features a savvy and inspiring collection of speakers who will cover the basics, business, and branding of vacation rental design. Also included, a vendor showcase and hospitality. Presented by High Point x Design (HPxD) and High Point Market Authority, VRD Summit is the getaway you need for your business! Register online at hpxd.org by 12pm ET on April 17.
Inventory Management Strategies for Success
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
When managing inventory levels, furniture retailers must balance carrying enough inventory to meet customer demand and not carrying too much inventory, which can tie up capital and result in markdowns and reduced profitability. Using our tips and advice, you can learn to manage your inventory more effectively and avoid costly mistakes.
Speakers: Brian Dodge
Get the Facts: The CPSC Ruling and What it Means for Retailers and Interior Designers
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Regulatory and compliance issues can be complicated, and there is a lot to know regarding the CPSC ruling, the Study Act and new ASTM guidelines. Join Bill Perdue, AHFA’s vice president of regulatory affairs, as he breaks down the new guidelines and how it affects retailers and interior designers. What are manufacturers doing to address the ruling? When does it go into effect? How will this impact my business? Get the answers to all these questions and more on April 21 at 10 a.m. in the Universal Furniture Learning Center.
Speakers: Bill Perdue
Warehouse Operational Improvements - Free, Low Cost, and Fast ROI
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
This session will provide free, low-cost, and fast ROI improvement opportunities for your Furniture Retail Warehouse Operations. Many Furniture Retailers still need to grapple with pandemic supply chain issues, including long lead times, lack of warehouse storage space, labor recruitment and retention, and saleable mix. You will learn improvement strategies for your warehouse operations. Many of these strategies can be achieved with zero or low cost, while others have a remarkable ROI.
Speakers: Billy Lindler
Rugs 101 - CEU
Location: Jaipur Living, Commerce & Design, Floor 4, 4B, 4N, 4P Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Class is in session as Jaipur Living hosts IDCEC-certified CEU Rugs 101. Learn exactly how a rug is made–from the design process to material selection and yarn dyeing to construction. This course is the ideal entry into the world of rug weaving and will assist interior designers in gaining the rug knowledge necessary to help guide clients to the perfect rug selection. Attendees who complete Rugs 101 will receive one CEU credit.
Speakers: Matt Peterson
Closing the Gap Between Shopping and Buying
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Most people think that the buying process is the most essential part of the sales cycle, but that's not true. 80% of the experience is spent shopping and gathering information. Retailers and their technology come into play at the last 20% of the experience, leaving a massive opportunity for improvement. We will teach you how to quickly transition to closing the sale using valuable information gathered during the shopping experience. You'll learn how to improve close rates & guest experience metrics.
Speakers: Mark Braun
Closing the Gap Between Shopping and Buying
Location: HFA Retailer Resource Center, 1st Floor Plaza Suites, 1- Seminar Room
Most people think that the buying process is the most essential part of the sales cycle, but that's not true. 80% of the experience is spent shopping and gathering information. Retailers and their technology come into play at the last 20% of the experience, leaving a massive opportunity for improvement. We will teach you how to quickly transition to closing the sale using valuable information gathered during the shopping experience. You'll learn how to improve close rates & guest experience metrics.
Speakers: Mark Braun
How to Become a Market Maven
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Cheers to you! You made the bold decision to attend Market and make big moves for your business. Now what? Join Marisa Wilson, author of The Cool Girl’s Guide to High Point Market, and her design besties to learn how to optimize your visit. The number one thing you need to navigate HPMKT like a pro is a plan, and they’ve got you covered! Snag your free copy of the guide at highpointmarketguide.com.
Speakers: Marisa Wilson, Amber Guyton, Isabel Ladd
The Building Blocks of a Firm's Financials
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Join interior designer, business mentor, and founder of The Gloss for Interior Designers, Traci Connell, for an intimate discussion with Co-Founder and Principal of The Dove Agency, Beth Bender, to discuss tactics to streamline the back-end financials of a design firm to pave the way for financial growth and firm expansion.
Speakers: Traci Connell, Beth Bender
AI Insights That Will Improve Customer Experience
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Growing profitably requires crafting a customer experience that matches the best. Have you measured how successful your customers are at doing business with you? Do they get serviced according to company standards, and do you have a process in place to remedy before that customer is lost for good? By leveraging Artificial Intelligence technology and analyzing data points in real-time, owners can gain insight into their operations immediately – so no area is left unchecked or unfixable. Learn how to make sure every aspect of your business lives up to its potential today!
Speakers: Jonathan Schulman
Polish Furniture Outlook
Location: Intermeble, Commerce & Design, Floor 5
The most important facts and figures about the Polish furniture industry. Poland has become the largest furniture exporter in Europe and the second largest furniture exporter in the World. Check why! Keynote speaker Tomek Wiktorski Ph.D., an expert and consultant from Poland will talk about the advantages of doing business between the Polish furniture industry and American big box retailers, E-com, wholesalers and independent retailers. Poland's pros and cons. A case study of successful cooperation between the US and Poland. Event will be co-hosted by 6 furniture manufacturers from Poland. It's time to bring new value from Poland to your customers.
Speakers: Tomek Wiktorski
Polish Furniture Outlook
Location: Intermeble, Commerce & Design, Floor 5, 5I Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
As a market analyst, Tomasz Wiktorski would provide attendees with valuable information on the current state of the Polish furniture industry, including market trends, consumer behavior, and emerging opportunities. He would also provide insights into the competitive landscape of the industry, including the strengths and weaknesses of various market players and the challenges facing the industry. The event would be an opportunity for attendees to learn about the latest market research and insights from one of the leading analysts in the industry. It would also provide an opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing among industry professionals, manufacturers, and designers.
Speakers: Tomasz Wiktorski
Bonsai With Brownlee Currey Part 2
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With the success of our bonsai tour last October, we continue to share and explore the ancient techniques of bonsai with a tour of actual bonsai trees displayed in the Currey showroom. There’s more to learn from our resident bonsai master. Some surprise giveaways will be available to event attendees!
Speakers: Brownlee Currey, Robert Currey
Discover the Art of Design: Big Cities vs. Small Towns
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Where we live affects our experiences and relationships as well as our styles and aesthetics. Whether it is to reflect the energy of a thriving metropolis or to capture the charm of a quaint town, clients have different wants and needs based on where they call home. Join us as we dive into the diverse world of design across the country and take a closer look at how designers from big cities and small towns provide for their clients. Discussions will include: The dynamic relationship between location and design style, wants, and needs; and the unique design needs and styles of urban and rural clients.
Speakers: Julie Palm, Robert Ventolo, Christian Daw, Marta Mitchell
Ask an Expert!
Location: Whitehall Antiques, Market Square, Ground, G-54B Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Daily opportunity from 5-6 pm to drop by with your questions about antique furniture, silver and porcelains. David Lindquist, author of eight books and dozens of articles on antiques, will be available. Bring your photos too! Wonder how to spot replaced furniture parts or pesky feet—learn hands on with David. Curious what “erased” silver marks are? Is it Japanese Imari, Chinese Imari or even German or English? Ask David to show you.
Speakers: David Lindquist
Fighting Hate for Good – ADL National Home Furnishings Industry Chapter
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Join us as the National Home Furnishings Industry Chapter thank the 2023 honorees, Michel Smith Boyd, Irwin Novack, and Rachel Stewart for their support of ADL by bringing awareness to the mission of the Anti-Defamation League. Learn more about the organization and how you can participate to create a more inclusive society for all.
Speakers: Neil Goldberg, Larry Klaben
Saturday, April 22
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
Leather Seminar featuring Leather Miracles
Location: McKinley Leather of Hickory, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 23 (Red Line)
Learn about the various types of leathers and their suitability for various projects and applications. RSVP to lori@mckinleyleatherfurniture.com.
Speakers: Joey Sadowski
Learn to Love High Point Market Tour with Debbe Daley and Wendy Woloshchuk
Location: Interior Design Society Member Lounge, Radio Building, Floor 8 Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Brought to you by Design for Today Collaborative, IDS, and Mydoma. There is no shortage of things to see and do at Market – but how do you maximize your time and ensure you’re spending it wisely? Well, by spending it with two veteran designers and market-goers! Join designers Debbe Daley and Wendy Woloshchuk for a guided tour through Market – perfect for first-timers! Seats are limited, so register early!
Top 10 Strategies for Marketing Success in 2023
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
It's no secret that economic conditions and consumer behavior constantly evolve - but what does this mean for your Marketing budget? Here, we'll give you the inside scoop on which ten strategies can maximize your reach with traditional, digital, and internal media. Maximize YOUR impact in today's ever-changing market!
Speakers: Richard Harris
Hot Spot Tours
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Enjoy a personal trip through some of the most stunning showrooms at Market with our Spring 2023 Hot Spot Tours! Esteemed Market veterans have put together curated tours consisting of 2-3 showroom stops. Gary Inman will focus on hospitality resources, and Toma Clark Haines will peruse antique vendors. Please arrive at The Point by 9:15 am ahead of a prompt departure at 9:30am.
Speakers: Gary Inman, Toma Clark Haines
How to Set Flat Rates to Earn More with Less Stress
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Tired of losing hours each week creating and adjusting hourly invoices? Ready to trade tracking time for earning what you deserve all the time? Then join designer business coach, Melissa Galt for this masterclass in how to set flat rates with defined deliverables, so your profit is protected and your client has confidence and clarity. The added bonus is you’ll know your cash flow at all times and your client can manage their interior investment with ease.
Speakers: Melissa Galt
Hospitality Design: The Good, Bad and The Ugly
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Join Hospitality designers and enthusiasts Breegan Jane, David Cohen, Deana Duffek, and Kelli Ellis for a discussion on the many aspects of the Hospitality industry. Moderated by award-winning designer and entrepreneur, Erinn V., learn from the experience of this all-star line-up how to conquer the good, the bad, and the ugly. Hear how they incorporate wellness, the environment, and technology to enhance the guest experience. Complimentary lunch to follow. Sponsored by Baldwin Hardware.
Speakers: David Cohen, Deana Duffek, Erinn V, Kelli Ellis, Breegan Jane
ASID State of the Industry Report
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
In this panel discussion, the American Society of Interior Designers will bring together leading members of the interior design community to explore the latest trends in interior design, highlighting insights from ASID's 2023 Trends Report and the forthcoming 2023 State of Interior Design Report, both co-sponsored by Sherwin Williams. Hear from ASID CEO, Khoi Vo, and other experts on topics ranging from the impact of current demographic trends on design ethos, to economic shifts affecting the industry, to the growth in interior design employment and firms as well as interior design certifications and education. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC, in partnership with ASID & Sherwin-Williams. (1 CEU) Registration recommended.
Speakers: Khoi Vo, Lily Brown, Amina Guyon, Marta Mitchell
The American Society of Designers - Panel Discussion
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room, Suites at Market Square (SAMS T-1022) Top Floor
In this panel discussion, the American Society of Interior Designers will bring together leading members of the interior design community to explore the latest trends in interior design, highlighting insights from ASID's 2023 Trends Report and the forthcoming 2023 State of Interior Design Report, both co-sponsored by Sherwin-Williams. Hear from ASID CEO, Khoi Vo, and other experts on topics ranging from the impact of current demographic trends on design ethos, to economic shifts affecting the industry, to the growth in interior design employment and firms as well as interior design certifications and education.
Speakers: Khoi Vo
POP-UP with Michel Smith Boyd – MSB Bespoke Collection | Home Fragrance Line – Signature Scent
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Be the first to see and smell Michel Smith Boyd’s new Signature candle. Noted Atlanta interior designer and TV celebrity will be available to share his new home fragrance line and the importance of a scent to complete the narrative of a well-designed space. Candles will be available for purchase!
Speakers: Michel Smith Boyd, Jessica Robb
Small Steps That Equal Massive Sales Increases
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Learn how to increase your sales by 30% in three simple steps! Increasing sales can be daunting, but it can be easy with the proper training and tools. In this workshop, you will learn how to increase your conversion percentage, average sale, and traffic in the door. With these three methods, you will be on your way to consistent growth each month. Top-performing stores are using this method and seeing huge wins. You could be next.
Speakers: Rob Ball
Carley Summers Discussion and Book-Signing of Her New Book SACRED SPACES
Location: Antique & Design Center Welcome Lounge
Join Carley Summers as she launches her new book SACRED SPACES: Everyday People and the Beautiful Homes Created Out of Their Trials, Healing, and Victories. She takes readers on a beautifully photographed journey inside 14 homes, from North Carolina and California to Canada, France, and Morocco, as she uncovers the vulnerable stories behind each one. Before she became an internationally renowned designer and photographer, Carley suffered from alcoholism & addiction. As someone who celebrates recovery today, she knows the importance of a warm and inviting home. Summers uses her life experience and craft to ensure that the homes she photographs & designs are comforting, healing spaces to live and grow in. Books available to buy at event.
Speakers: Carley Summers
Made In America Tour
Location: Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)
Join All-American designer Lisa Davenport of Connecticut, Founder & CEO of LDD Interiors, as she leads and shares her favorite tried-and-true American made sources in a tour through IMC during High Point Market! From furniture to rugs to bedding and more, Lisa will share her passion for supporting American made craftsmanship and innovation within the design industry. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Lisa Davenport
Panel: Old School vs. New School: Exploring the Benefits of Networking & Mentorship
Location: Fairfield Chair Company, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1, 100 Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
As an interior designer, building a network of professional connections and finding a mentor can be crucial to your success. But with the rise of digital networking tools and changing attitudes towards mentorship, what are the best tactics for networking and mentorship in today's world? Join Withit Board Member & Springs Creative’s VP of Merchandising, Cathy Valent, designers, Libby Langdon of Libby Langdon Interiors, David Santiago of Casa Santi, and Victoria Valentinas of VLV Designs, will explore the differences between "old school" and "new school" approaches to networking and mentorship, and provide insights into how to effectively navigate both.
Speakers: Libby Langdon, David Santiago, Victoria Valentinas, Cathy Valent
Panel: Owning and Running a Home Decor Retail Store (is it worth it?)
Location: Odette Shuttle Stop: 0 (Go Anywhere Shuttle)
Odette hosts Breegan Jane as moderator of this candid conversation with designers from across the country about the ins-and-outs of owning and running retail businesses throughout the years. With shops ranging from five to 30 years old on both coasts, Gina D’Amore Bauerle of D’Amore Interiors, Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs, and Christopher Todd of Christopher Todd Design will explore overhead, profit margins, hiring staff, marketing, e-commerce and everything else under the well-designed retail roof. Coffee, mimosas, lite bites, and more, will be served. Speakers: Gina D’Amore Bauerle of D’Amore Interiors, Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs, Christopher Todd of Christopher Todd Design. Moderator: Breegan Jane.
Speakers: Gina D’Amore Bauerle, Susan Jamieson, Christopher Todd
TrendWatch: Spring 2023 - LIVE at Market!
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
DesignOn HPMKT by IMC’s bi-annual TrendWatch presentation returns this spring with a products-packed forecast comprised of leading trends shaping the home furnishings industry. Learn about the Spring 2023 program — “IMMERSION, CONFECTIONS, and STUDIO” — from home furnishings trend forecaster, creative director, and curator Julie Smith Vincenti of Nine Muses Media. Attendees will examine consumer research and creative intelligence from related arenas, as well as receive color, material, and finish guidance that buyers and designers will spot in the furniture, upholstery, textiles, decorative accessories, wall decor, and lighting categories. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. (1 CEU) Register to attend.
Speakers: Julie Smith Vincenti
The New Client Journey: How To Attract, Close, & Onboard Every Ideal Client
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Don't let that perfect client slip by you! This session will begin with specific marketing methods to attract potential clients, managing the Discovery Call, moving to the Consultation, Design Agreement, and finally, Client Onboarding. Downloads will include: The Discovery Call Guide To Success, The In-Home Consultation Questionnaire, and my Client Onboarding System.
Speakers: John McClain
Courageous Color - Fireside Chat & Lunch with Jaipur Living, Pantone and Maria Killam
Location: Jaipur Living, Commerce & Design, Floor 4, 4B, 4N, 4P Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Hear from industry experts on how to confidently and courageously guide your clients toward color, what is trendy vs timeless and which tools are useful in working with color. PANTONE® provides a universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. Tannese Williams, Product Manager for Fashion, Home & Interiors shares her passion for color across all mediums. Maria Killam is the Creative Director and Founder of Understanding Undertones® and the Killam Colour SystemTM. Decorator, author, speaker and internationally sought after Colour Expert. See Colour DifferentlyTM with Maria Killam. Lance Trachier is the VP of Creative for Jaipur Living.
Speakers: Tannese Williams, Maria Killam, Lance Trachier
Suite Spot Tour with Glenna Stone
Location: Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)
Come join us as we explore all that has caught the eye of nationally recognized design leader Glenna Stone, Founder of Glenna Stone Interior Design, and cofounder of The Sustainability Nexus, as she shows us what inspires her, during this hour tour. With a design view that seeks to showcase architecture, scale, balance, proportion, texture, color, and sustainable products, Glenna will highlight some products you may have never come across. She’ll lead you through and feature new and innovative design finds, selections of must see products and exhibitors through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Glenna Stone
IDS Designer Panel
Location: Feizy Rugs Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
A panel of design professionals in the home furnishings will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
Speakers: Rick Campos, Traci Connell, Sandra Funk
3 Ways to Increase Sales Without Increasing Marketing Spend
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Your store's success with slowing traffic hinges on converting customers who walk in through the door, making your close rate (or conversion rate) an integral KPI. Your average ticket size reflects how well you engage with guests and drive sales figures. We will discuss three ways to drive sales and turn more guests into customers without breaking the bank on marketing spend.
Speakers: Kasper Foff
Designers Guide to Customizing Upholstery and Avoiding Costly Errors
Location: Nathan Anthony Furniture, IHFC, Commerce, Floor 1, IH602 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
The expensive fabric your client bought while traveling abroad isn’t suitable for the sofa; the extra deep sectional can’t be delivered in the building’s elevator; and the 4-inch custom leg height has altered the seat depth. These are a few of the potentially costly errors interior designers can make when ordering custom upholstery for clients. Join influential interior designers Kesha Franklin and Reginald Dunlap to learn from their experiences, along with tips and tricks from Tina Nicole, Nathan Anthony co-founder and developer of the brand’s peerless design concierge service. Moderated by LuAnn Nigara, keynote speaker, author and podcast host. Light snacks and refreshments will be served for this can’t-miss educational event. RSVP
Speakers: Reginald Dunlap, Kesha Franklin, Tina Nicole, LuAnn Nigara
Demystifying Drapery
Location: Eastern Accents, Suites At Market Square, Ground, G-1000 Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)
Influencer, designer, and interior architect Zachary Luke will also be making an appearance in Eastern Accents’ showroom. He will be hosting an educational demonstration discussing and demystifying all things drapery.
Speakers: Zachary Luke
Cultivating a Firm Culture
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
A design firm's culture can often be the breaking point between success and a mess. Hear from some of the nation's top design firm leaders, including moderator Laura Umansky of Laura U Design Collective. They will share how they created and maintained a positive, collaborative firm culture. Attendees will learn how to hire the right team members, tactics for fostering workplace relationships, and how to handle employee conflicts.
Speakers: Laura Umansky, Bryan Yates, Lorna Gross, Morgan Farrow
Expanding Your Design Business Through Antiques
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Facing an uncertain supply chain, interior designers are turning to the antiques as a solution. By sourcing and warehousing antique inventories, designers have the opportunity to build a storehouse of unique objects that not only please clients, but increase profit margins. Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co - the world's largest antiques touring company - and Interior Designer Andrea Hysmith discuss how the antiquities marketplace can be utilized by designers for business growth, offering an actionable plan to increase profit margin by adding sourcing and warehousing to your business model. They discuss the basics of how to source and ship antiques globally & various pricing models for antiques.
Speakers: Toma Clark Haines, Andrea Hysmith
KEYNOTE SERIES: Designing a Business You Love
Location: High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal)
In this casual conversation moderated by Business of Home podcast host Dennis Scully, design stars Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis, Jean Stoffer, Julia Marcum from Chris Loves Julia, and Carrier and Company's Mara Miller and Jesse Carrier will share their experiences in building design-oriented businesses with staying power. Sponsored by Loloi. Doors open at 1:30pm. Following the discussion, there will be a mixer in the Loloi showroom, IHFC D-320.
Speakers: Joanna Gaines, Amber Lewis, Jean Stoffer, Julia Marcum, Dennis Scully
Panel: The Fast Track to Success: A Breakout Coaching Session
Location: Fairfield Chair Company, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1, 100 Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
Join our dynamic coaching session and take your design business to the next level! Expert business coach Traci Connell, along with successful designers Zandy Gammons of Miretta Interiors and John McClain of John McClain Designs, will share their insights on how coaching can help elevate your business. Led by moderator Patti Carpenter, this panel will offer personalized advice on navigating the world of coaching and overcoming key challenges facing design businesses like branding, marketing, sales, and more. With a focus on practical tips and actionable steps, this event provides a unique opportunity to gather the support and guidance needed to grow and sustain a profitable design business.
Speakers: Traci Connell, Zandy Gammons, John McClain, Patti Carpenter
Reach Your Target Audience with Streaming Advertising
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
We will look at the past, present, and future of stream television advertising. We'll explore how retailers can use it to their advantage to acquire customers, increase market share and grow their businesses - all while gaining an insight into its benefits & challenges. By learning groundbreaking techniques for targeting audiences online with ads that captivate potential buyers across different platforms – attendees are sure to leave feeling empowered as they navigate this ever-changing field!
Speakers: Eric Grindley
The Business of Design
Location: Leftbank Art, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 3, H304 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Learn business, branding, and licensing with renowned interior designers and HGTV stars Justin Q. Williams and Michel Smith Boyd. June Reese, VP of the Black Interior Designers Network, will moderate this Q&A event.
Speakers: Justin Q. Williams, Michel Smith Boyd, June Reese
Furniture Lighting & Decor Panel - Going Bold in Interior Design with Tamara Day
Location: Behind the Varaluz Showroom - MS 205
Join Furniture Lighting & Decor magazine, Tamara Day, host of Bargain Mansions, and President and Chief Product Designer Ron Henderson of Varaluz as they discuss what it means to GO BOLD in interior design today and how you can add bold touches to add a fun freshness to almost any space!
Speakers: Tamara Day, Ron Henderson
Let’s Get Visible! Courses, Podcasts and Influencers for the Win -Panel discussion moderated by Tobi Fairley
Location: Antique & Design Center Welcome Lounge
Join Interior Designer and Business Coach Tobi Fairley as she moderates a panel of her DesignYou and Millionaire Mentorship students who are creating big success and profits by getting more visible in the online world. www.tobifairley.com.
Speakers: Tobi Fairley
Additions to the Marjorie Skouras Collection Plus La Vida Es Bella: Mexican Modernist Textiles
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Join us as we debut 12 new lighting & furniture designs by Marjorie Skouras. Meet the designer & learn more about how her products were inspired by life in the Yucatan. An added bonus is the exhibition of 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers & their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern & pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjorie Skouras, Bruno Bardavid, Cecil Adams
Sustainable Choice: Green Product Sourcing Tour
Location: Starting location is Phillips Collection, 135 S. Main Street, Corner of Commerce and Main Street
It's EARTH DAY @ HPMKT! Join Sustainable Furnishings Council and LivABLE Environment, Inc. for a green product sourcing tour, visiting showrooms that are focused on ways to preserve the natural environment, which may or may not be evident to the eye! We can't wait to celebrate Earth Day, talking about the Sustainable Initiatives of these companies. The walking tour will include stops at these beautiful showrooms: Phillips Collection, Woven, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, Copeland, and Porter Designs. We are invited to a networking reception at Porter Designs to wrap up the event. Designers and Buyers are invited to tour with us.
Speakers: Angie Kenny, Linda Kafka, Scarlette Tapp
Choosing the Right Clients Post-Pandemic
Location: Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils and Kravet Furniture, 200 Steele, Floor 1, 117 Shuttle Stop: 17 (Red Line)
Join Corey Damen Jenkins and Alexa Hampton in a moderated conversation with HPMKT Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) chairperson, Patti Carpenter, on navigating the process of finding the right clients in a post-pandemic world.
Speakers: Corey Damen Jenkins, Alexa Hampton, Patti Carpenter
Digital Marketing Trends that Make Your Business Stand Out
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Differentiate yourself from the competition and pinpoint your target audience with Social Mirror OTT –the latest digital product that can uncover what customers (including your competitors') are doing online. Our session will show you how to access reports created just for you. Stop guessing at what works and start using real data to make informed decisions about where to focus your marketing efforts.
Speakers: Fredy Wright
How to Become a Wildly In-Demand Designer
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
How would your business transform if you had unending potential clients just begging to work with you? I'm going to show you why it’s important to make the shift from being overworked and under-appreciated, to hand-selecting your clients, skyrocketing your profits and joy… while still having a life. After this workshop, you will be ready to: 1. price your projects for profit 2. scale your business while you focus on what you love 3. build a pipeline full of raving, referring, ideal clients.
Speakers: Sandra Funk
Ask an Expert!
Location: Whitehall Antiques, Market Square, Ground, G-54B Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Daily opportunity from 5-6 pm to drop by with your questions about antique furniture, silver and porcelains. David Lindquist, author of eight books and dozens of articles on antiques, will be available. Bring your photos too! Wonder how to spot replaced furniture parts or pesky feet—learn hands on with David. Curious what “erased” silver marks are? Is it Japanese Imari, Chinese Imari or even German or English? Ask David to show you.
Speakers: David Lindquist
Sunday, April 23
WithIt Spring Education Breakfast
Location: Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton Street, High Point
“Women Blazing Trails” Once again, WithIt is packing its Educational Breakfast panel with powerhouse women from the home furnishings industry. Our panel will discuss topics such as perseverance, resilience, and courage, and in true WithIt style, the discussions will be authentic and relatable. Designed for women at all stages of their careers, this event will inspire you to own your power, aim for greatness and blaze your own trails.
Speakers: Patti Carpenter, Tammy Nagem, Anne Jacobsen Smith, Lori Ellis
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
State of the Industry with Jerry Epperson
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Mr. Epperson is a highly experienced and knowledgeable industry veteran who will impart his valuable insights about the current state, projected growth for upcoming years, and strategies businesses can use to gain an edge in today's competitive landscape. Don't miss out on this informative seminar – it could mean success for your business!
Speakers: Jerry Epperson
Coffee with Creatives: Panel Discussion on Design, Business, and Creating an Experience
Location: Woodbridge Furniture, 200 Steele, Floor 3, 301 Shuttle Stop: 17 (Red Line)
On Sunday, April 23rd Woodbridge will be hosting a panel discussion that covers design, creativity, and creating meaningful experiences. Panelists are Celerie Kemble and Corey Damen Jenkins. We will be discussing building a brand and business, book writing and the publishing process, how to create meaningful experiences, and designing beautiful spaces. This panel will have 4-5 prepared questions for the panelists and then open to an audience Q&A. All panelists' books will be available for purchase and signing.
Speakers: Celerie Kemble, Corey Damen Jenkins
Hot Spot Tours
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Enjoy a personal trip through some of the most stunning showrooms at Market with our Spring 2023 Hot Spot Tours! Esteemed Market veterans have put together curated tours consisting of 2-3 showroom stops. Mike Petersen and Linda Kafka will lead a tour focused on science in design, and Ariene Bethea will give insights on antiques at HPMKT. Please arrive at The Point by 9:15 am ahead of a prompt departure at 9:30am.
Speakers: Mike Petersen, Linda Kafka, Ariene Bethea
Niching in Vacation Rental Design
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Once you’ve declared your short-term rental design services or specialty, what does it take to build your brand, identify the ideal client, and get hired? Jessica Duce of JDuce Design and Vacation Rental Designers, Olaniyi Swarn, Margie Kaercher and Tatianna Taylor-Tait reveal what it takes to establish authority in this growing and fast-paced design space. Moderated by Ericka Saurit, Saurit Creative with introductions by Jane Dagmi, HPxD.
Speakers: Ericka Saurit, Jessica Duce, Tatianna Taylor-Tait, Margie Kaercher, Olaniyi Swarn
2023 Sustainable Trends
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Designing with sustainability in mind is at the forefront of today’s trends. Join Shayla Copas & Christian Daw, alongside Lindsay Schleis from POLYWOOD's sustainability team, as they discuss navigating the ins and outs of sustainability and incorporating design into your business model. Moderated by POLYWOOD executive Megan Pierson.
Speakers: Shayla Copas, Christian Daw, Lindsay Schleis, Megan Pierson
Melissa Galt: The Ultimate Sourcing System to Save Time & Get the Best Product
Location: CODARUS Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Please Join Us at at CODARUS for a High Point Market Special Event with Melissa Galt: Let’s face it, sourcing can be a big time suck, and you want help. The good news is that you don’t have to hire anyone, building your trade team will provide the best resources, the right price point, and the lead times you’re looking for. Join designer business coach Melissa Galt for this can’t miss session that will harness the power of talent you already know to cut your sourcing time in half and get you the quality products you want on every project. Breakfast Bites & Coffee will be served. RSVP is requested.
Speakers: Melissa Galt
CEU: Illuminating the Difference of Luxury Lighting
Location: Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, IHFC, Commerce, Floor 2, C229 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Can you recognize luxury lighting? During this presentation, we will answer just that. As professionals, your goal is constantly striving to provide your clients with a vision for the best in unique design and décor. We aim to provide you with a greater definition of luxury lighting, illuminate the difference between standard and luxury lighting, and show five key points to recognize when determining budgets, quality, and style.
Embracing Change and Evolution in a Digital World
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Join us, and discover how to stay relevant in a constantly evolving and changing digital world. We will dive into the evolution of technology, from brick and mortar to websites and ultimately, an immersive digital world experience. As business owners, we must adapt to keep up with the changing times to avoid being eaten by the competition. Through case studies and examples we will illustrate the importance of embracing change and evolution in our lives. By attending this seminar, you will learn how to become a fast retailer and outrun the predators in a dynamic digital landscape. If you don't like change, you're going to hate extinction!
Speakers: Ted Gular
Lighting Highlights Tour with Chris Goddard - Part 1
Location: Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)
In search of some new lighting resources? Join award-winning design expert Chris Goddard, founder of Goddard Design Group & star of HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen, for a tour of lighting resources in High Point Market that can take your project to the next level. Hear from Chris for his best practices for choosing and installing fixtures that will stand the test of time and trends. Follow along to see in person what is inspiring and learn more about LED color and temperature, simply how high to hang that pendant over the island! Chris will lead this tour through the Suites at Market Square, Market Square and the C&D Buildings. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Chris Goddard
Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2023: TERRA
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
DesignOn HPMKT by IMC invites you to join Samantha Noonan, Sherwin-Williams Designer Account Executive, for the presentation of the 2023 Colormix® Forecast: Terra. This course will take the participant on a visual journey with stimulating imagery, factual statistics and perceptive research that supports the Residential2023 forecast for color and design trends. We will explore the drivers influencing future color and design trends that include global, technological, historic, psychological, and economic factors with specific information on the four dominant color stories for Biome, Lore, Nexus, and Origin. Presented by Sherwin-Williams in partnership with DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. (1 CEU) Register to attend.
Speakers: Samantha Noonan
Panel: The Art of Curating with the Past & Future in Mind Panel
Location: Odette Shuttle Stop: 0 (Go Anywhere Shuttle)
Get ready for an unforgettable morning of design inspiration and expert insights as we bring together industry experts for an interactive conversation on modern and antique design elements! Join celebrity interior designer & VP of Global Industry Relations for Ronati, Kelli Ellis, as she moderates a panel discussion with renowned experts Margaret Schwartz of Modern Antiquarian, MA Allen of MA Allen Interiors, Everick Brown Principal of Everick Brown Design, Lance Thomas of Thomas Guy Interiors, and Christian Daw of Christian Daw Design. With their combined experience and expertise, they'll share their secrets to creating a harmonious balance between modern and antique design elements that will take your breath away.
Speakers: Margaret Schwartz, MA Allen, Lance Thomas, Christian Daw, Everick Brown, Kelli Ellis
Panel: From Farm to Home: Understanding the Impact of Furniture Agriculture
Location: Fairfield Chair Company, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1, 100 Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
Join Diane Falvey of Furniture, Lighting & Decor and a panel of eco-conscious designers, including Breegan Jane, Kristin Bartone of Bartone Interiors, and Amalia Graziani of Noor Property Group, for an eye-opening discussion on the environmental impact of furniture agriculture. The panel will explore sustainable sourcing practices and eco-friendly production methods that are revolutionizing the furniture industry. They'll also discuss the critical role that designers play in promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental awareness in the industry. Don't miss this chance to be inspired and educated by these industry leaders who are paving the way toward a greener future.
Speakers: Breegan Jane, Kristin Bartone, Amalia Graziani, Diane Falvey
Sherwin-Williams Colomix® Forecast 2023: TERRA
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
This course will take the participant on a visual journey with stimulating imagery, factual statistics and perceptive research that supports the Residential 2023 forecast for color and design trends. We will explore the drivers influencing future color and design trends that include global, technological, historic, psychological, and economic factors with specific information on the four dominate color stories for Biome, Lore, Nexus, and Origin.
Speakers: Sam Noonan
Introducing the New Collection on Instagram Live
Location: @worldofeichholtz on Instagram
Tune in to @worldofeichholtz for a comprehensive tour of Eichholtz new collection for spring 2023 with Marketing Director US, Alyssa Abrams.
Speakers: Alyssa Abrams
Warehouse Operational Improvements - Free, Low Cost, and Fast ROI
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
This session will provide free, low-cost, and fast ROI improvement opportunities for your Furniture Retail Warehouse Operations. Many Furniture Retailers still need to grapple with pandemic supply chain issues, including long lead times, lack of warehouse storage space, labor recruitment and retention, and salable mix. You will learn improvement strategies for your warehouse operations. Many of these strategies can be achieved with zero or low cost, while others have a remarkable ROI.
Speakers: Billy Lindler
How to Hire Your First Team Member
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
A major milestone in business growth is hiring your first full-time employee. A transitory step from self-employment (or "soloprenuer") to business owner. It frees up valuable time to allow business owners to work in a higher, more meaningful capacity. Many entrepreneurs struggle to know when it is time to hire and how to best prepare for their first hire. Hear from our panel how to calculate when a business is financially ready, establish systems that foster efficiencies, how to determine employee benefits, and what tasks are best spent designated to first hires. If you've been considering setting aside interns and part-time help for a full-time hire, this panel is not to be missed. By DesignOnHPMKT by IMC & BIDN. Networking to follow.RSVP
Speakers: Cheryl Luckett, Nikki Klugh, Breegan Jane, Gail Doby, Erin Weir
Spring 2023 Diversity Advocacy Alliance Tour
Location: Congdon Yards, 410 W English Rd.
Exploring showrooms that exemplify diversity, equity, and inclusion in their business practices and cultivate a welcoming environment, Ashley Ross and Victoria Sanchez will guide you on a unique experience designed to close the gap between diverse buyers’ representation and acceptance in showrooms. The Diversity Advocacy Alliance half-day tour will share and support business opportunities meant to advance participants' education around buyer development and business sustainability. This tour will take place on Sunday, April 23. If you are a buyer interested in investing in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) of Market and the home furnishings industry, this tour is for you! Buyer pass required. RSVP required.
Speakers: Ashley Ross, Victoria Sanchez
Suite Spot Tour with Vanessa Deleon
Location: Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)
Sophistication in the Suites! Join New York famed Interior designer Vanessa Deleon, founder & owner of Vanessa DeLeon Associates, as she leads us through her unique and new resource finds at Market this spring and spend an hour with her on this intimate guided tour. Vanessa will introduce you to her favorite products and exhibitors, giving a new perspective on what can be seen through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square! Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Vanessa Deleon
The Culture of Design
Location: Karastan Rugs, IHFC, Design Center, Floor 4, D443 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Join product and interior designers, Stacy Garcia and David Santiago in conversation with Karastan’s Tracy Pruitt as they explore the rich heritage and range of design and how each interprets that through the lens of modern aesthetics. Using stunning visuals these three design experts will talk about their stylistic influences, technology and innovation in the design space, and what the future holds for sustainability and design. Cocktails and light bites to follow. Presented by Karastan and IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association.
Speakers: Stacy Garcia, David Santiago, Tracy Pruitt
Why You Need a Sales Ecosystem
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
In today's digital environment, setting up a sales and marketing ecosystem is essential to take your interior design business to greater heights. Composed of eight distinct parts, each component of your system needs to interact with the others to ensure client acquisition and retention. Join our panel of experts as we dive into the specifics of each segment of the sales and marketing ecosystem, and learn about how they support one another to build a flourishing legacy brand that will outperform the competition. Moderated by Nicole Kasak of A Design Partnership.
Speakers: Amber Guyton, Joshua Smith, Karen Wolf, Lance Thomas, Nicole Kasak, Amy Forshew
Creativity: A Diverse Perspective
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
There is a creative essence or energy that transcends genres. It is manifested in the work of filmmakers, fashion designers, musicians, dancers, actors, artists, and those that design and create buildings, landscapes, interiors, furniture, and an array of decorative and functional objects. While the medium and materials may vary, the process of inspiration, visualization, narrative, artistry and realization have remained the same for millennia. Michel Smith Boyd, Alejandra Thompson de Jordan, and Marjorie Skouras embody this richly layered and diverse creative world and will speak to their unique process while celebrating the synergy that all creatives share. Reception to follow in the Currey & Company showroom – IHFC, M110 on Main Street.
Speakers: Michel Smith Boyd, Alejandra Thompson De Jordan, Marjorie Skouras, Gary Inman
Sunday, April 23 Creativity | A Diverse Perspective - Panel Discussion at THE POINT
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
High Point University professor and interior designer, Gary Inman, will moderate the panel on the creative process. Panelists are Marjorie Skouras, Michel Smith Boyd and Alejandra Thompson de Jordan. Each will share insights on their unique creative approach to interior design, product design, and more. The panel will explore the diverse careers of three successful designers and in doing so reveal the true essence of creativity. A reception follows in the Currey & Company showroom!
Speakers: Gary Inman, Marjorie Skouras, Michel Smith Boyd, Alejandra Thompson De Jordan
3 Attributes of Successful Furniture Sales Associates
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Your sales associates are your greatest asset. They are an essential investment in your furniture business. Sales associates also play a key role in building and managing customer relationships. So, what are you doing to make them as successful as possible? During this session, we will discuss the key attributes of the most successful furniture sales associates and provide examples of what the best sales associates are doing to drive repeat business. You’ll learn best practices to make your associates more efficient, successful, and happy.
Speakers: Ryan Blumenthal
Studio Glass in Lighting Design: A Round Table Conversation
Location: Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, IHFC, Commerce, Floor 2, C229 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Fine art and design often come together creatively and unexpectedly, and integrating studio glass into lighting fixture designs is no exception. Join us to discover how this concept comes to life with our very own Director of Design, Peter Yera, and our Director of Glass Manufacturing & Design, Frank Englesby. Together we’ll explore the potential for creative lighting fixtures offering the aesthetic enhancements of glass. As one of the most versatile art forms, Studio Glass will inspire collaborative ideas and lead to beautiful works of light enjoyed in any setting.
Speakers: Peter Yera, Frank Englesby, Alena Capra
Home Decor Highlights Tour with Evette Rios
Location: Tour will depart from the escalator landing in IHFC, Floor 2, H223
Searching for new home decor products? Join Evette Rios, TV Host, Lifestyle Expert, Interior Designer, Cooking and Crafting Expert, for a tour through our home decor floors & see resources in High Point Market that can take your project to the next level. Evette will highlight products from various showrooms and explain how best to use them for retail and design. Follow along to see in person what is inspiring and learn more about placement, colors, cross category selections and what is fresh for the home. Evette brings to life new ways to style home decor and housewares, with a vibrant and joyful approach. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC in partnership. RSVP required.
Speakers: Evette Rios
KEYNOTE SERIES - Honoring Heritage While Building a Business for the Future
Location: High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal)
Third generation owners Chad & Ashley Stark of STARK CARPET & founders of ASHLEY STARK HOME, discuss forging the future at a legacy brand while holding onto their heritage - plus growing & launching new businesses while staying hyper focused on building world class client experiences. Presented by the High Point Market Authority.
Speakers: Chad Stark, Ashley Stark
Hudson Valley Lighting Group Presents: A Design Dialogue with Mitzi Tastemakers
Location: Hudson Valley Lighting Group, Market Square, Mezzanine, M70, M90, M97, M99 Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Join Mitzi Tastemakers, interior designers, and design influencers; Megan Molten, Dabito, Anthony D'Argenzio, and Natalie Papier for an intimate conversation on the business of design and brand building. Sponsored by Domino and moderated by Domino Deputy Editor, Julie Vadnal. Attendees will have a chance to win a lamp from the Tastemaker collection of their choosing! Stick around for a cocktail hour (4-5 PM) to mix and mingle with our Tastemakers, the Mitzi team, and fellow designers.
Speakers: Anthony D’Argenzio, Dabito N/A, Megan Molten, Natalie Papier, Julie Vadnal
KEYNOTE SERIES - Honoring Heritage While Building a Business for the Future
Location: High Point Theatre (located in the Transportation Terminal)
Third generation owners Chad & Ashley Stark of STARK CARPET & founders of ASHLEY STARK HOME, discuss forging the future at a legacy brand while holding onto their heritage - plus growing & launching new businesses while staying hyper focused on building world class client experiences. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Speakers: Ashley Stark, Chad Stark
Marketing Trends That Attract Luxury Clients
Location: Chelsea House, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1, 104 Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
Powerful panel discussion with speaker, author and podcast host LuAnn Nigara, author and designer Shayla Copas and interior designers Antonio Deloatch Jr. and Erika Hollinshead. Join us as our panel give tangible tops for attracting luxury clients. Enjoy a cocktail and stay for heavy hors d'oeuvres after the presentation.
Speakers: LuAnn Nigara, Shayla Copas, Erika Hollinshead, Antonio Deloatch Jr
Meet British Textile Designer - Nichola Taylorson
Location: Julian Chichester Shuttle Stop: 25 (Red Line)
To celebrate High Point Market, discover Nichola's latest collection of textiles, and journey with her as she takes you through the design process from block printing to hand embroidery in India. Geometric patterns and stripes are the theme of the new collection. “I wanted the designs to have a hand-drawn look and feel to them, bringing attention to the imperfect lines and shapes that are created so beautifully by the block printing process. I like to draw on inspiration from traditional Indian patterns and textiles to create the designs, then by using fun colours and embroidery stitches to bring them into modern times." RSVP to press@julianchichester.com.
Speakers: Nichola Taylorson
Overcoming Overwhelm with Ginna Christensen
Location: Antique & Design Center Welcome Lounge
Overwhelm, stress, burnout - whatever name you use, the feelings and results are usually the same. These emotions can cause us to fall out of love with the work we do; they impede our ability to access our creativity, problem-solve and make decisions. They can make us feel like "pulling the pin," causing everything we've worked so hard to build to implode. But what if there was another way? What if you could recognize the signs of stress before it was too late, or better, what if you could design your business and work in a way that allowed you to avoid overwhelm and burnout at least 90% of the time? In this workshop, I will use a tool I use with my clients to help them trust themselves and find out a way forward that works best for them.
Speakers: Ginna Christensen
Sketch to Showroom
Location: Allegri Crystal by Kalco , IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2, H232 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Today, designer names grace any number of home furnishings collections. How do these beautiful, and sometimes innovative, designs go from concept to finished collection? Furniture, Lighting & Décor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey talks with interior designers Erinn Valencich, Vanessa DeLeon and John McClain about design creation and the work that takes a potential product from an idea to a polished piece that will wow consumers. The panel will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a networking and cocktail hour.
Speakers: Erinn Valencich, Vanessa DeLeon, John McClain
Sketch to Showroom
Location: Kalco Lighting, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2, H232 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Today, designer names grace any number of home furnishings collections. How do these beautiful, and sometimes innovative, designs go from concept to finished collection? Furniture, Lighting & Decor Editor-in-Chief Diane Falvey talks with interior designers Vanessa DeLeon, Erinn Valencich and John McClain about design creation and the work that takes a potential product from an idea to a polished piece that will wow consumers. The panel will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by a networking and cocktail hour with the designers.
Speakers: Erinn Valencich, Vanessa DeLeon, John McClain
Design Trade Service - Revolutionizing Designer Sourcing
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Come learn more about Design Trade Service. The design industry's premier online marketplace creating the most powerful buying group.
Science in Design--Validate Your Design Services with Science!
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
Get ready for a game changing experience! Designers are now turning to science to help them better understand the impact of beauty and fine design on the health of clients. You will hear from three of North America's leading design firms, who will share their "Science in Design" approach to improving the health of their clients. Moderated by Mike Peterson, who along with Linda Kafka, is Co-Founder of the Science in Design Certification program, the panel includes Angela Harris (TRIO), Jenny Pippin, (Pippin Designs), and Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo (Mindwell Design), all of whom now include the use of neuroaesthetics in their design processes. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. (1 CEU)
Speakers: Angela Harris, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo, Jenny Pippin, Mike Peterson
Success Through Sales Training
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Today’s world of retail is ever-changing, but one fact remains the same- professional sales teams need and deserve a quality training program. Developing a training program can often seem overwhelming, stressful, or even impossible. In this session, you will learn the keys to developing the sales training program tailored to your needs. Discover what it takes today and launch towards greater accomplishments tomorrow.
Speakers: Stacy Hafliger, Vincent Mendez
The Art of Layering: Designers Dish on Dynamic Accents and Press-worthy Interiors
Location: John-Richard, 200 Steele, Floor 2, 223 Shuttle Stop: 17 (Red Line)
Join published interior designers Xander Noori and Keon Khajavi-Noori, Christina Henck, and Susan Semmelmann for an informative chat and visual presentation, as they share ways to layer in decorative accents - from lighting to art to tabletop and furniture. You’ll learn how these experts make their projects go from basic to wow, delighting their clients and ultimately editors. Moderated by Jane Dagmi, plan to stay after the talk for panelist-guided tours of the John-Richard showroom and a cocktail reception. RSVP https://johnrichardshowroomhighpointapril23.eventbrite.com.
Speakers: Jane Dagmi, Christina Henck, Keon Khajavi-Noori, Xander Noori, Susan Semmelmann
Crossover Interior Design
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Classically, crossovers are the perfect marriage of modern design and traditional elements - it’s beautiful when done right. The panelists in this discussion acknowledge that art, design, fashion, and technology speak similar languages. Join moderator Charmaine Wynter as these respected names from residential and hospitality design share how crossovers can positively impact your business. Q & A to follow.
Speakers: Charmaine Wynter, Stacy Garcia, Gary Inman, Kymberlyn Lacy, David Santiago, Nicole Baxter, Aakash Patel, David Cohen
Finding Your Next Big Hire - Hiring and Onboarding for Design Firms
Location: Norwalk Furniture, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M108 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Whether it's the second person on your team or the twenty-second, that next hire is crucial to your firm's success. In this seminar, award-winning interior designer, Laura Umansky, shares her secrets to building a team, and it all starts with that next hire. Laura will review her easy-to-use (and re-use) method that will help you reliably hire the best talent for your firm's success. We'll start with Laura's tried-and-true self-evaluation tool that helps you assess where a new hire could make a difference. We'll finish with a Q&A that is sure to help you make the right hiring decision when you are ready.
Speakers: Laura Umansky
Sunday, April 23 House Dressing: Interiors For Colorful Living by Janie Molster Book Signing Party
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Meet Richmond designer, Janie Molster, and learn more about her design philosophy. Buy a signed copy of her first book published by Monacelli Press - now in its third printing. For more than 2 decades, Janie Molster has been creating family homes that are bold and sophisticated as well as inviting and practical. In her book she showcases a range of projects including country cottages, a riverside retreat, and her own urban farmhouse. Signed copies of House Dressing will be available for purchase.
Speakers: Janie Molster
Ask an Expert!
Location: Whitehall Antiques, Market Square, Ground, G-54B Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Daily opportunity from 5-6 pm to drop by with your questions about antique furniture, silver and porcelains. David Lindquist, author of eight books and dozens of articles on antiques, will be available. Bring your photos too! Wonder how to spot replaced furniture parts or pesky feet—learn hands on with David. Curious what “erased” silver marks are? Is it Japanese Imari, Chinese Imari or even German or English? Ask David to show you.
Speakers: David Lindquist
Monday, April 24
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
Leather Seminar featuring JBS Leather
Location: McKinley Leather of Hickory, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 23 (Red Line)
Learn about the various types of leathers and their suitability for various projects and applications. This seminar will include an in-depth education on JBS' Kind leathers and sustainability model. RSVP to lori@mckinleyleatherfurniture.com.
Speakers: Curtis Bolick, Cindy Chappelle
Increasing Sales Productivity
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Would you like to implement a strategy that can increase sales beyond what you would have typically produced and, at the same time, improve your customer’s experience? This seminar will teach you how the sales productivity ratio affects your business. You will learn what innovative businesses are doing to use strategies around this to increase close rates and revenue per guest. Join this discussion, and you will take away some golden nuggets for your business.
Speakers: David McMahon
Hot Spot Tours
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Enjoy a personal trip through some of the most stunning showrooms at Market with our Spring 2023 Hot Spot Tours! Esteemed Market veterans have put together curated tours consisting of 2-3 showroom stops. Cheryl Luckett will lead tour participants to some of her favorite licensed collections available at Market. David Santiago will take guests to his most loved hospitality resources around the Market district. Please arrive at The Point by 9:15 am ahead of a prompt departure at 9:30am.
Speakers: Cheryl Luckett, David Santiago
The Big Picture: Sourcing Art Like a Pro
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Is finding art an arduous task? In a world of infinite possibilities where do you start? Join Business of Home Editor in Chief Kaitlin Petersen as she talks with artists, art brokers and interior designers about the process of sourcing art.
Speakers: Kaitlin Petersen, Allyson Monson, Eleanor Scott Davis, Christine Wexler, Carol Romanoff, Bets Miller
Find Hidden Costs of your Delivery Program
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Suppose you’ve been thinking about your current home delivery costs, building a home delivery plan, or outsourcing to a home delivery provider. In that case, there’s much more to consider than just the cost of the driver and the equipment needed to complete deliveries. Factors behind the scenes can add significant dollars to your total cost. Build a delivery program that makes financial sense for your business and supports its goals. Come and we’ll show you how!
Speakers: Jenni Kimpel
Discover the next wave in textile, color and furniture trends with Crypton Fabric & Fashion Snoops
Location: Hall of Fame Building 311 South Hamilton High Point NC Location: Celebration Hall
High Point’s newest architectural landmark, the Hall of Fame Building, is the inspiring setting for a truly illuminating morning. Gather in the dazzling Celebration Hall for a look at the next wave in design. Trend expert Jaye Anna Mize, VP Home + Lifestyle of Fashion Snoops and leading designers will offer an illuminating discussion of the origins, evolving materiality and direction of Symbiotic Design, and its crucial importance to the future of your practice. Brought to you by Hall of Fame Building Sponsors Crypton and Fashion Snoops. Inspired by Fashion Snoops’ Hall of Fame Building inaugural exhibition Symbiotic. Proud to be partnered with High Point Market and Interwoven Textile Fair by ITA. Light morning bites will be served.
Speakers: Jaye Anna Mize
Business of Design®: It’s Payday with Kimberley Seldon
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
You love what you do and you are good at it. But guess what? You deserve to be paid for it, too. Not only that, but you deserve to be paid well. In this seminar, we’re going to talk about salary, which is the fixed, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging, what they are earning? Every full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. That’s the goal. In this seminar, you will learn: the benefits of paying yourself first; a disciplined approach to the financial health of your business; a plan to break the 6-figure salary barrier; and more. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP
Speakers: Kimberley Seldon
Panel: Designing for the Journey Ahead: An Exploration of Aging in Place & Senior Living Design
Location: Fairfield Chair Company, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 1, 100 Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
As the demand for aging in place design and active senior living communities continues to grow, so does the need for education in this sector of our industry. Join moderator Janet Engel of Home Designs for Life, and residential designers and multi-family and senior community experts, Niki McNeill Brown of McNeill Brown Interior Design, Melissa Banko of Banko Design, Jerad Gardemal of JF Gardemal Designs, and Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas of Interiors by Design as they delve into the challenges and opportunities of designing - and redesigning - residential homes to allow seniors to safely live independently for longer, as well as diving into design considerations for active senior living communities.
Speakers: Niki McNeill Brown, Melissa Banko, Jerad Gardemal, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Janet Engel
Suite Spot Tour with Blessed Little Bungalow
Location: Tour will depart from the Sherwin-Williams Designer Lounge, Top Floor of SAMS (SAMS T-646)
Join us for an insightful journey with nationally featured and award-winning interior designer, Amber Guyton, Founder of Atlanta based Blessed Little Bungalow, as she showcases what she has discovered as new resources at High Point Market this spring. Amber will feature her favorite hot & fabulous design finds, through all three floors of The Suites at Market Square – showcasing what’s creative, invigorating & fun. Sponsored by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Amber Guyton
Creating a Luxury Look…For Less!
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Top designers share their go-to brands and design tricks for a luxe-space. No matter the budget, it’s never enough - so what are the most important elements to focus on? And which brands do you go to for big impact without breaking the budget? This all-star cast will share successful budget friendly finds and design tips from their most gorgeous projects, including sharing their own designs available at Market.
Speakers: Erin Valencich, Megan Molton, Kristi Nelson, Diane Falvey, Thom Filicia
Lighting Highlights Tour with Chris Goddard - Part 2
Location: Tour will depart from the escalator landing in IHFC, Interhall, IH211
Come along to explore IHFC and all the lighting resources found within! Join award-winning design expert Chris Goddard, founder of Goddard Design Group & star of HGTV's Design Star: Next Gen, for a tour of lighting options found throughout showrooms in IHFC, and how many choices there are available. Chris will discuss best practices for choosing and installing fixtures that will stand the test of time and trends. Follow along to see in person what is glamorous, inspiring and functional, while discovering new ideas and products. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. RSVP required.
Speakers: Chris Goddard
Understand your Online and In-Store Customers
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
By examining the latest technology, we can convert passive shoppers into leads and buyers without needing a human salesperson. This tech tracks names, addresses, emails, and more - allowing us better to understand our online and in-store customers for improved conversions. Learn how to maximize every opportunity and increase sales without extra effort!
Speakers: Richard Harris
Wellness Design in the Home
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
Home. The definition of what makes a house a home may not have changed, but the disruption caused by the global health crisis has upended how we live in, feel about and use our homes. This course will explore the dynamics impacting residential design in the COVID era, identify the role that paint technologies can play in helping promote better indoor air quality, review how intrinsic color is in the wellness discussion, and identify design elements that harness the power of nature to promote physical and emotional well-being. Join Rachel Moeller, Sherwin-Williams Market Account Executive, for this presentation. Presented by Sherwin-Williams in partnership with DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. (1 CEU)
Speakers: Rachel Moeller
Mydoma Presentation
Location: Feizy Rugs Shuttle Stop: 18 (Red Line)
Join Mydoma Product Manager, Dixie Willard to discuss how to leverage presentation and workflow to close more deals.
Speakers: Dixie Willard
Playground for Profit: Marketing that Gets You Clients While You’re Having Fun
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
If you dread networking, don’t love social media, and feeling a bit burned out, it’s time for organic marketing that gets you clients while you’re doing what you love. Join designer business coach Melissa Galt for this fun and interactive session that will deliver a customized concrete plan that you look forward to implementing, and will have you attracting your ideal client with ease. It’s a way for your life to fuel your business. Let’s turn your design business into your playground for profit.
Speakers: Melissa Galt
The Power of YOU
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
We're constantly under pressure and told how to think, act, and grow our businesses. Doubting yourself? Coach and consultant Ginna Christensen helps clients regain self-trust & allow their gut, intuition, creative ideas, & values to determine the way forward. During this interactive presentation, we'll focus on one tool: Human Design. We’ll see practical tools to avoid burnout, while feeling more confident, satisfied, and successful. Following The Power of You, Christensen will be offering 20-minute power coaching sessions to the 1st four people to sign up. Click https://ginnachristensen.as.me/20MinPowerSession to claim your spot-please indicate a time slot (3:30, 3:50, 4:10, or 4:30). Session will be held in the Designer Lounge.
Speakers: Ginna Christensen
The Importance of Advertising in an Economic Downturn
Location: Home Furnishings Association-HFA, Plaza Suites, Floor 1, 1-527 Shuttle Stop: 9 (Green Line)
Despite a dynamic economic environment, savvy furniture shoppers are still out there. Discover the latest insights on their shopping behaviors and learn how to effectively reach them through advertising - an essential element for success in this field. This session will provide critical guidance on developing your media plan to build a better connection with today's in-market furniture customers.
Speakers: Chip West
TrendWatch Tour
Location: Suites at Market Square Trendwatch Display (Ground Floor)
Casual and interactive, this event allows High Point Market attendees to get up-close to the product-packed TrendWatch displays. Join home furnishings trend forecaster, creative director, and TrendWatch curator Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media, for an itinerary that moves from the Suites at Market Square and the Showplace Walkway to the IHFC Green Lobby and multiple points in between. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. Register to attend.
Speakers: Julie Smith Vincenti
DISCovering the Impact of Effective Communication
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
What if you could hold the key that unlocks effective communication with anyone you meet no matter their personality or communication style? Research shows that, on average, 80-90% of our day is spent participating in some form of interpersonal communication. In this session led by Sierra Collins, Owner of Sierra Learnership Collaborative, you will “DISCover the Impact of Effective Communication” on all aspects of your business and life as we: Investigate the most common characteristics of each communication style; Identify strategies you need to better reach each style; Learn how a DISC assessment could benefit you as an individual or team, and more. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. Register to attend.
Speakers: Sierra Collins
Panel: Building Strong Partnerships: The Power of Brand Loyalty in Design
Location: Odette Shuttle Stop: 0 (Go Anywhere Shuttle)
In an industry that is overwhelmingly full of inspirational products and manufacturers, it is important to develop lasting relationships with brands that solidify the commitments you have to your clients. Learn from leading designers Cheryl Luckett of Dwell By Cheryl, Michael Mitchell of Mitchell Hill, Michelle Murphy of Demi Ryan, Joshua Smith of Joshua Smith Interior Design, and Karen Wolf of K+Co Living on how they form and maintain a solid vendor roster and the lessons they have experienced during their impressive careers.
Speakers: Michael Mitchell, Michelle Murphy, Joshua Smith, Karen Wolf, Cheryl Luckett, Sarah Lyon
Debut of the Suzanne Duin Collection
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
Meet Houston-based interior designer and antiques dealer, Suzanne Duin as we celebrate the debut of her new lighting collection for Currey & Company. Suzanne’s collection is inspired by years of travel to France collecting antiques and her love of woven natural fibers – rattan, water hyacinth, and more. She believes that every family home requires the elements of warmth that only nature can bring. These new designs fit perfectly with the Currey & Company aesthetic and our sustainability efforts.
Speakers: Suzanne Duin
Coast to Coast: The Luxury of Indoor/Outdoor Living
Location: Eichholtz Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
From the sunny beaches of Miami to the verdant landscapes of Los Angeles, the connection to nature is a way of life. Enter the world of Eichholtz to be transported to paradise. In celebration of our new collection of Teak Outdoor Furniture and our soon-to-open locations in Miami and Los Angeles, we invite High Point Market attendees to join a dynamic panel on indoor/outdoor luxury living. Moderated by StyleRow’s Erinn Valencich, in conversation with Netflix’s Designing Miami star and Principal of Sire Design Eilyn Jimenez and HGTV host and award-winning LA-based designer Breegan Jane. “Miami Nights” reception to follow.
Speakers: Erinn Valencich, Eilyn Jimenez, Breegan Jane
AD Editors on the Art of the Pitch—and the New AD PRO Directory
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
Join Architectural Digest editors Lila Allen and Mel Studach as they spill insider tips for getting your projects in front of editors—and ensuring that they’re seen in their best light. Prepare to take notes as Allen and Studach share intel on pitching your work to journalists, common missteps to avoid, and tips on expanding your reach with AD’s newest tool, the AD PRO Directory. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this session will help you position your portfolio in a way that entices editors and future clients alike.
Speakers: Lila Allen, Mel Studach
“The Power of Textiles” with Annie Selke & Marie Flanigan
Location: CODARUS Shuttle Stop: 27 (Red Line)
Please Join Us at CODARUS for a High Point Market Special Event with Annie Selke & Marie Flanigan: “The Power of Textiles.” Annie Selke and designer Marie Flanigan discuss their collaboration and how rugs, pillows, and other soft goods are a gold mine of inspiration when bringing a space to life. Lite bites and cocktails will be served following the event. RSVP is requested.
Speakers: Annie Selke, Marie Flanigan
Ask an Expert!
Location: Whitehall Antiques, Market Square, Ground, G-54B Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Daily opportunity from 5-6 pm to drop by with your questions about antique furniture, silver and porcelains. David Lindquist, author of eight books and dozens of articles on antiques, will be available. Bring your photos too! Wonder how to spot replaced furniture parts or pesky feet—learn hands on with David. Curious what “erased” silver marks are? Is it Japanese Imari, Chinese Imari or even German or English? Ask David to show you.
Speakers: David Lindquist
Tuesday, April 25
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
Textiles of Tomorrow - Focusing on 2024
Location: The Point (on Commerce Ave, one block from the Transportation Terminal)
Join leading trend forecasting platform Fashion Snoops in partnership with the International Textile Alliance as they dive into the consumer behaviors driving textile trends. From leading color to material applications, we will explore the whys behind the world's current design movements and explore our top picks and best bets for the upcoming season.
Speakers: Carrie Dillon, Jaye Anna Mize
How to Build a Team and Avoid Burnout
Location: Universal Furniture International, Inc. Shuttle Stop: 15 (Red Line)
The last two years have seen an intense demand for design and burnout is at an all time high. Master building the right team for your firm with designer business coach, Melissa Galt. You’ll learn whether to outsource or hire locally, making the right hire the first time, how to craft an irresistible job description, and what to pay & how to manage your team. And you’ll know what to delegate to reclaim your time & energy. -How to Identify What to Delegate to Avoid Overwhelm -How to Document Your Processes so You Minimize Time in Training -Where to Find Great Talent Fast Online and Offline -Key Interviewing Tips so You Hire Right the First Time -How to Build a Team Online & Offline that You Can Rely on to Build Your Business
Speakers: Melissa Galt
Leveraging your Professional Photography (The Legal Way)
Location: Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022)
Join interior photographers Krista Cox, Toni Lovejoy and Abigail Jackson as well as copyright lawyer David Deal for a discussion on professional photography and how to maximize photos, the legal way. In today's digital world, copyright law can be delicate to navigate so let's walk through the basics of copyright law, using and sharing your images, typical pricing structures you will encounter with your photographer (and how copyrights affect this), and what to do if you're encountering a copyright issue. We'll finish with best practices on using your photography followed by a Q&A session. Presented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC. Register to attend (1 CEU)
Speakers: Krista Cox, Toni Lovejoy, Abigail Jackson, David Deal
Ask an Expert!
Location: Whitehall Antiques, Market Square, Ground, G-54B Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)
Daily opportunity from 5-6 pm to drop by with your questions about antique furniture, silver and porcelains. David Lindquist, author of eight books and dozens of articles on antiques, will be available. Bring your photos too! Wonder how to spot replaced furniture parts or pesky feet—learn hands on with David. Curious what “erased” silver marks are? Is it Japanese Imari, Chinese Imari or even German or English? Ask David to show you.
Speakers: David Lindquist
Wednesday, April 26
LA VIDA ES BELLA: MEXICAN MODERNIST TEXTILES From The Marjorie Skouras Collection | Mexican Fashion from 1960s -70s
Location: Currey & Company, Inc, IHFC, Main, Floor 1, M110 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal)
With more than 200 textiles in the collection acquired by Marjorie Skouras, this exhibition will feature 24 vintage Mexican dresses from the 1970s. Ms. Skouras's interest in these dresses began when she bought a ruined 19th-century colonial mansion in Merida in 2015. The collection started simply as a passion for the pieces but soon expanded to researching the dressmakers/designers and their inspiration from Mexican art and culture of the 1960s and 1970s reflecting the surrealist, modern, and pop art movement of that era.
Speakers: Marjoire Skouras, Cecil Adams
