Spreading the word about inclusive design
We did it! Our first inclusive design education event, Design Forward 2024, came and went with much success, interest, and teamwork. Our incredible group of professionals, also parents and guardians to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, spoke their truth, their knowledge and communicated from the heart. Our group of experts included: Shelly Rosenberg/Acorn & Oak, Kristin Bartone/Bartone Interiors, Natalie
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
Get Social at Market!
HPxD highlights the social scene at #HPMKT with exciting events for our design community. Doors open at 7pm Show: 8pm | Thursday, April 20 | COHAB Space / Ziggy’s (Tickets $30 to $60 on Ziggy’s website) Ghostland Observatory’s entire approach to music – sonically, aesthetically, conceptually – is essentially a melding of the two distinctly different personalities of its two members, Thomas
HPxD announces event Sponsors to inaugural VRD Summit
The last two weeks have certainly been exciting for HPxD and our VRD Team. We are so proud to have rallied so many incredible brands who have offered their generous support for our first-ever Vacation Rental Design Summit, which is just days away from launching at The Loft at Congdon Yards. With more than 30 speakers and industry experts, this
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
25 + Speakers announced for VRD Summit
When we put out a call for speakers in January, there were more than 80 people who raised their hands. We researched every person, looked at their websites and social, and Zoomed with many, and discovered an abundance of talent, personality, and business savvy in the short-term vacation rental world. There will be over 25 speakers at the first Vacation Rental
HPxD to moderate the “The Art of Layering” at HPMKT
At Spring High Point Market, John-Richard Collection will host a panel discussion about the role decorative accents play in the final stages of interior design. Moderated by HPxD managing director Jane Dagmi, “The Art of Layering” discussion will probe challenges and opportunities professionals face when curating and mixing art, lighting, tabletop décor, and accent furniture for design projects. The conversation will
Keynote and headline speakers announced for VRD Summit
For the last few months, apart from watching over the off-Market design scene, we've been working on crafting the educational content for the first-ever Vacation Rental Design (VRD) Summit. With great excitement, we are sharing that renowned interior and lifestyle designer Barclay Butera, President and Founder of Barclay Butera Interiors will be the keynote. The multi-talented interior designer, product designer, and six-time author
HPxD celebrates two anniversaries on Employee Appreciation Day
March 2023 marks the one year anniversary of our Managing Director, Jane Dagmi joining HPxD and the half-year anniversary of Serena Martin of 24/7 Creative Agency, who supports our organization's education, marketing & events. The two women also celebrate a decade of friendship born in the home furnishings world. Jane and Serena met when Serena was the marketing director at ZUO Modern