Education

Interior Design Society and Thermador announce 2024-25 Class of Diversity in Design Pipeline Scholarship recipients

The initiative aims to create an inclusive and educational environment in the interior design industry by offering support to students with diverse perspectives through a national scholarship and mentoring program. With this new class of recipients, Thermador has now provided a total of 20 design students with access to key industry experts and opportunities since launching the program in 2021.

HPMA Partners with Design Leadership Network for Fall keynote event

The panel, titled “How Luxury Design Clients Are Living Today,” will include top design professionals Sasha Bikoff, Corey Damen Jenkins, Kim Scodro and Barclay Butera. The speakers will discuss the industry’s changing definition of luxury, sustainability and multi-home families.

Designing for Neurodiversity

With some 20% of the population considered neurodivergent, it’s an enormous market — and an enormous opportunity for designers to do good. Don’t miss an Oct. 25 event in High Point focused on the subject.

First furniture safety week slated for October

The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA) announces the first annual Furniture Safety Week will be October 7-11, 2024. The initiative is designed to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in public conversation about furniture and home safety.

NeuroDesign Academy: Redefining interior design through science and emotion

NeuroDesign Academy’s educational courses share factual and proven critical studies that show that up to 80-90% of health outcomes are determined by our homes and the built environment.

HPMA releases Fall market event schedule at The Point

Pop-up venue hosts educational events, lounge and guest services HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 16, 2024 –…

Design Business Blueprint: Celebrating one year of empowering design entrepreneurs

It’s our continued willingness to engage in real, unfiltered dialogue that sets this column apart. As the original Design Business Blueprint, we’ll continue to provide the insight and guidance you need to face even the most challenging aspects of running a design business.

Universal Learning Center unveils extensive lineup of educational events for Fall market

Universal Furniture has rolled out its agenda for the Learning Center during the upcoming October Furniture Market. These events, scheduled from Friday, October 25, through Monday, October 28, offer various sessions designed to enhance knowledge in sustainability, business management, finance and personal development. Two accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also among the offerings.

IFDA’s education foundation announces design student scholarship winners for 2024

the International Furnishings and Design Association, is pleased to announce its design student scholarship winners for 2024.  Since the early years of this 77-year-old global design industry alliance, EF has awarded scholarships to high-achieving design students. 

19 Hours 2024: A milestone in design education

Mydoma is thrilled to host the fifth annual 19 Hours Virtual Design Conference, scheduled for June 13-14, 2024. This industry-leading event for interior designers is dedicated to showcasing innovative strategies and insights from some of the most influential figures in the design business world.