The Educators Exchange
The HPxD Foundation is partnering with High Point Schools Partnership on Educator Exchange: Pathways to the Design & Home Furnishings Industry, a new immersive initiative that introduces educators to industry professionals, inviting then into factories, studios and showrooms, and expanding their awareness around the multitude of career opportunities in and around High Point. “We often talk about the importance of attracting
Art of the Sale: Pricing Creative Work
For years as co-owner and director at Blue Spiral 1—one of the Southeast's most respected galleries—Manes consulted on hundreds of art sales across nearly every medium: painting, prints, ceramics, fiber art, glass, and more. That experience gave him a deep understanding of art, and of the psychology behind buying it. Today, Manes lives in High Point, North Carolina, where he and his wife
That Costs What? Why?
You just proposed an absolutely gorgeous furniture plan for your client. Caught up in the colors, shapes and textures, she swooned. Now, you're about to go over the budget. You've fantasized about the kind of client that gives you carte blanche; she's not that type. Are you armed with the product knowledge you need to sell your proposal? No worries. We
HPxD launches event focused on neurodiversity and design
When High Point was deemed a Certified Autism Destination in 2023, it was clear to HPxD that Design should respond. That response is Design Forward, a three-part educational series that will connect the dots between the built environment and neurodiversity. Offering tailored programming for interior designers, the community, and real estate professionals. Design Forward is grounded in the belief that
The biggest takeaways from the WithIt Conference
I was honored to attend WithIt's annual conference in beautiful Greenville, SC along with 150 women from the furniture industry and 10 expert guest speakers. The theme for this year’s conference was "Next Generation Leadership - Building Bridges & Ladders." (Serena and Amy Van Dorp, WithIt's Executive Director) The conference keynote, Jessica Stollings-Holder, a professional trainer, coach, and author of “ReGenerate”, spoke
High Point Earns Certified Autism Destination Status
Visit High Point, the organization that promotes year-round tourism in High Point, held a press conference at the Nido & Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum recently to announce that the city of High Point has been designated as the first Certified Autism Destination (CAD) on the East Coast. Melody Burnett, President of Visit High Point, spearheaded this initiative, and called it
Super-Charge Your Business and Get Major Inspo at HPMKT
High Point Market is full up on education and we've identified 10 learning sessions hosted by our members or partners that are sure to have a positive impact on you and your business. ASID State of the Industry Report 10am - 11am | Saturday, April 22 | Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room (SAMS T-1022) In this panel discussion, the American Society of Interior Designers will
Supporting High Point University
We love being invited by High Point University to come into the classroom and share knowledge with students. Professor Gary Inman, Designer in Residence, and Assistant Professor of the Practice of Interior Design is one HPU professor who routinely develops programming with HPxD mind, bringing students to member showrooms and bringing industry experts into the classroom as well. This past week
ASID Carolinas student chapter spends the day with HPxD
Over 50 interior design students from Wake Tech and Forsyth Tech who are student members of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID) Carolina’s Chapter were hosted recently by High Point x Design (HPxD) and its member brands. These immersive experiences serve to introduce and educate the next gen to the creative and innovative design ecosystem that exists in High
Vacation Rental Design Summit Registation is Now Open!
For two days in April, the Vacation Rental Design (VRD) Summit will bring together an emerging community passionate about short-term rental vacation design. A fascinating and fast-paced design niche, short-term rental design has its own protocol, and it felt uber-timely to create a forum where designers and other stakeholders in this segment of the industry can discuss the work, the