VRD SUMMIT 2026
In the short-term rental world, great design is no longer optional—it's a business strategy. That’s why the award-winning Vacation Rental Design (VRD) Summit is the only destination for forward-thinking designers, property managers, investors, and brands who understand that intentional, profit-driving design is the future of this industry. This January in Las Vegas—a city where hospitality knows no limits—we’re bringing the VRD Summit
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
HPxD opens the Call For Contributors for their Vacation Rental Design Summit planned for Spring 2023
High Point x Design shares exciting news about their 2023 Vacation Rental Design (VRD) Summit with an open call for speakers and experts. Offering business development, education, inspiration, and resources to those who are currently designing or have a business interest in vacation rental properties, the Summit agenda will feature presentations, panel discussions and expert-led break-out sessions. Topics include the business