National
Oct
13
High Point Market, Fall

Description

The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point, North Carolina, every six months. Serious retail home furnishings buyers, interior designers, architects, and others in the home furnishings industry can be found in High Point twice a year because if you can’t find it in High Point…it probably doesn’t exist.

Current Demographics

  • 180 Buildings
  • 11.5 Million Square Feet of Showspace
  • 75,000 Attendees Each Market
  • More Than 2000 Exhibitors
  • 100+ Countries Represented
  • Tens of Thousands of New Product Introductions
  • Approximately 10% of Attendees Are International

Date and Time

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
10/13/2018 – 10/17/2018

Location

Market Center Drive Area
490 West Market Center Drive
High Point, NC 27260

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Design Viewpoints Series

CEU accredited seminars for design professionals

Saturday, October 13 – Monday, October 15

Catch up with the latest ideas from the leading edge of the design business. From the newest innovations in tech to the growing opportunity in healthy design, our CEU-accredited seminars offer powerful insights from some of today’s top designers.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

12:00 - 1 p.m.
The Interior Design Industry: The New Business as Usual
Speakers 
– Julia Noran Johnston, President, Business of Home (moderator); Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS, Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab; Noa Santos, CEO and Founder, Homepolish; Kimberley Seldon, Principal Interior, Kimberley Seldon Design Group

The interior design industry is evolving, from online design services to products widely available to consumers. The new business as usual is in a continuous state of change and your business must adapt. Designers need to consider new approaches to reposition their value and gain a competitive edge. Led by Julia Noran Johnston of Business of Home, this moderated discussion will bring together the perspectives of Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS, Noa Santos, and Kimberley Seldon to discuss how they are adapting to the new business as usual. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.

Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS,
Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS,

Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Noa Santos
Noa Santos

CEO and Founder, Homepolish

Kimberley Seldon
Kimberley Seldon

Principal Interior, Kimberley Seldon Design Group

Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS,

Noa Santos

Kimberley Seldon

Julia Noran Johnston
Julia Noran Johnston

President, Business of Home (moderator)

Julia Noran Johnston

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

12:00 - 1 p.m.
Tech Tools: Reviews from the Designers Who Use Them
Speakers 
– LuAnn Nigara, Co-Owner, Window Works, Host, A Well-Deigned Business (moderator); Kelli Ellis, Principal, Kelli Ellis Designs, LLC; Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, Founder and Principal, Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC; Corey Damen Jenkins, Principal & CEO, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC; Laura Thurman, Interior Designer, TDS- Thurman Design Studio

Learn about the technology tools peer designers use to make their businesses more productive and to effectively manage clients. In this panel discussion, LuAnn Nigara of A Well-Designed Business will ask our panel of design leaders including Kelli Ellis, Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Laura Thurman to provide their approach to evaluating the best software options for their businesses. Leave with the factors you need to consider when evaluating your software options.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.

Kelli Ellis
Kelli Ellis

Principal, Kelli Ellis Designs, LLC

Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID
Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID

Founder and Principal, Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC

Corey Damen Jenkins
Corey Damen Jenkins

Principal & CEO, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC

Kelli Ellis

Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID

Corey Damen Jenkins

Laura Thurman
Laura Thurman

Interior Designer, TDS- Thurman Design Studio

LuAnn Niagara
LuAnn Niagara

Co-Owner, Window Works, Host, A Well-Deigned Business (moderator)

Laura Thurman

LuAnn Niagara

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Wellness in the Home: How to Sell Healthy Design
Speakers 
– Sarah Walker, Founder and Editor, The Curated House (moderator); Blanche L. Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP, Principal, B. Garcia Designs; Young Huh, Principal and Founder, Young Huh Interior Design; Lisa Kahn, ASID, Lead Designer & CEO, Lisa Kahn Designs; Richard Ouellette, President, Les Ensembliers

“Wellness” is much more than a buzzword in the design industry. It is an essential component to creating spaces that are beautiful and have a positive impact on occupants. Become an industry leader by learning to sell healthy design to your clients, elevating the value of the services you provide. Led by Sarah Walker of The Curated House, panelists include Jennifer Jones Condon, Blanche Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP, Young Huh, Lisa Kahn, ASID, and Richard Ouellette. These design leaders will provide their perspectives on wellness in the home by showcasing key projects.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.

Blanche L. Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP
Blanche L. Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP

Principal, B. Garcia Designs

Young Huh
Young Huh

Principal and Founder, Young Huh Interior Design

Lisa Kahn, ASID
Lisa Kahn, ASID

Lead Designer & CEO, Lisa Kahn Designs

Blanche L. Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP

Young Huh

Lisa Kahn, ASID

Richard Ouellette
Richard Ouellette

President, Les Ensembliers

Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker

Founder and Editor, The Curated House (moderator)

Richard Ouellette

Sarah Walker