Events
Navigating trade complexities will take center stage at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2025, as Allen Morrison — senior professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a globally recognized authority on U.S.-China trade relations — will present a keynote on strategic trade options for U.S. importers and manufacturers.
On June 19th, the gallery will host a three-day inaugural event for industry professionals featuring exhibitions and discussions focused on “Living Design” — bringing together creatives and industrial stakeholders to explore bio-based materials and sustainable living practices.
Join ASID at NeoCon 2025 at THE MART in Chicago, June 9–11, for keynote speakers, student programs, and cutting-edge design sessions led by industry leaders.
At the end of each month, DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter curates a list of five standout items, including design projects, product launches and noteworthy events, that deserve your attention. Together they offer a snapshot of where the design industry stands, capturing emerging trends, influential movements and key developments. Think of it as your monthly briefing on what’s shaping the creative landscape.
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world, on Sunday, May 18, in New York’s Central Park.
The competition celebrates innovative and forward-thinking designs that honor the city’s rich architectural heritage while envisioning a more resilient and sustainable future.
Nathan Anthony Furniture, the Los Angeles-based upholstery design studio, announces its first time exhibiting at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), located at New York’s Javits Convention Center, booth #1208, May 18-20.
2025 Conference Celebrates 50 Years of ASID and its Impact on the Profession
Dedicated to honoring and exploring midcentury and modern design, architecture, art, and culture, Modernism Week continues to be a major cultural and economic driver for the region.
This year’s edition featured over 100 exhibitors, including pioneering galleries, emerging designers, and architectural practices, all showcasing works that pushed the boundaries of material innovation and craftsmanship