Community, collaboration, and health-based design define the season
[Westbury, NY, March 3, 2026] — Crystorama Lighting announces its April 2026 High Point Market lineup, bringing together leading designers, thought leaders, and tastemakers for a series of conversations and immersive activations centered on community-building and the future of health-based design. From dynamic panel discussions to strategic partnerships across Market, Crystorama continues to expand its presence beyond the showroom, positioning lighting as both a connector and catalyst within the design industry.All Crystorama-hosted events will take place in the Crystorama Showroom, IHFC Hamilton Wing, H241, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 25
Set Your Intention: Live Painting with Fine Artist Lori Johnson & Sherwin-Williams
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Crystorama Lighting
Design is built in community, shaped by shared ideas and collaboration. During this immersive gathering, guests will be invited to write a personal intention, a word that reflects what community means to them. In collaboration with Sherwin-Williams, fine artist Lori Johnson will create personalized small-format original works from her Village series, incorporating hues from the Sherwin-Williams Anthology ColorMix 2026 palette into each one-of-a-kind painting. The first 30 attendees will receive their custom artwork as a keepsake, celebrating intention, color, and the collective spirit of design.
Community as a Business Strategy: Panel Discussion
3:00 – 4:00 PM | Crystorama Lighting
Designers DuVäl, Jaclyn Isaac, and Nikki Watson, moderated by Antonio DeLoatch, engage in a candid conversation about why community is foundational to growth in an industry built on relationships. Today’s most successful designers cultivate intentional networks of peers, collaborators, and brand partners that fuel both creative evolution and business momentum. Rooted in authenticity, reciprocity, and collaboration, the panel explores how meaningful connection becomes a catalyst for lasting success.
Welcome Party: A Community Meet + Greet with Our Tastemakers
4:00 – 6:00 PM | Crystorama Lighting
Following the panel, guests are invited to continue the conversation in a relaxed social setting. This welcome gathering brings together Crystorama Tastemakers Antonio DeLoatch, DuVäl, Elizabeth Scruggs, Jaclyn Isaac, Jewel Marlowe, Marie Cloud, Nicole Culler, and Nikki Watson, alongside designers and industry peers for an informal meet-and-greet centered on connection, collaboration, and community beyond the stage.
Sunday, April 26
Keynote Series: Creating Health-Based Design: Beauty, Neuroaesthetics, and Biophilia
3:00 – 4:00 PM | High Point Theatre
Crystorama proudly supports the Science in Design keynote presentation exploring how neuroaesthetics and biophilic principles inform environments that foster well-being. The session examines the intersection of beauty, research, and sensory experience in shaping healthier, more intentional spaces. Presented by the High Point Market Authority. Sponsored by Science in Design. Doors open at 2:30pm.
Science in Design: Cocktail Reception & Meet + Mingle
4:30 – 6:00 PM | Crystorama Lighting
Following the keynote, Crystorama will host a cocktail reception with keynote host Mike Peterson, joined by Angela Harris, Kat Blue, Erica McLain, Marie Cloud, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo—each certified in Science in Design®—and Michelle George of BSB Design. The reception brings together the creative minds behind the Virtual Designer Showhouse, Design Filtered Through the Lens of Neuroaesthetics and Biophilic Design, offering attendees an opportunity to connect and continue
the conversation in a relaxed, design-focused setting.
Monday, April 27
North Carolina Women of Design Brunch
11:00 AM | Crystorama Lighting
Crystorama will host the North Carolina Women of Design Brunch in partnership with Tastemaker Nicole Culler. Designers are invited to join us for brunch, meet members of the Women of Design community, and learn more about the organization’s mission to support and elevate female leaders in the industry. Guests will enjoy a guided showroom tour, explore Crystorama’s latest introductions, and connect with both the Women of Design network and the Crystorama team. RSVP: ma*******@********ma.com
In Conversation: Design, Media & Market
2:00 PM | Crystorama Lighting
Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, DuVäl of DuVäl Design, Ashley Hughes of Muse Noire, Brooklyn Banks of BRICC Agency, and Moderator Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative come together for an intimate dialogue on the intersection of design, media, and market growth. This candid conversation explores how designers build sustainable practices while navigating storytelling, media visibility, and brand partnerships without losing clarity of voice. Rather than a marketing talk, the focus is on reputation, alignment, and thoughtful growth within an evolving industry
landscape.
Market Activations Across High Point
House of DuVäl Launch in Partnership with Sherrill Furniture
Crystorama lighting will be featured in two curated vignettes whin the House of DuVäl launch in collaboration with Sherrill Furniture. This immersive installation highlights DuVäl’s tailored approach to refined, livable interiors, demonstrating how lighting serves as an architectural layer that elevates proportion, materiality, and mood within thoughtfully composed spaces.
The Point at High Point Market – Exclusive Lighting Partner
Crystorama is the exclusive lighting partner for The Point at High Point Market, a gathering space designed by Jessica Duce, of JDuce Design, that honors High Point’s craftsmanship heritage while embracing its modern creative energy. Integrated lighting throughout the space enhances architectural detail and supports one of Market’s most dynamic meeting destinations.
For more information or to schedule a showroom appointment during High Point Market, please contact kr****@********ma.com.
