Leadership
Designer Hillary Cohen shares her journey from working at prestigious firms like Roman and Williams to founding her own design practice, HCO Interiors. With over 15 years of experience working on high-profile projects for celebrity clients, Cohen discusses the challenges of building her own portfolio, pricing strategies for new designers, and the evolving demand for multi-functional, functional designs in luxury interiors. Watch the full interview for insights on navigating the transition from employee to independent designer, client trust, and creating meaningful, personal projects.
As Tim Newlin approaches his first High Point Market as CEO of Norwalk Furniture, he’s already focused on the future. Less than six months after joining the company, Newlin’s thorough analysis and planning are yielding results.
As Genova takes the helm of this prestigious firm, she faces the challenge of maintaining Tihany Design’s reputation for excellence while steering it into a new era of creativity and innovation in luxury hospitality design.
CHESS is sponsored by Houlihan Lokey, Oracle Netsuite, CIT Commercial Services, Secured Finance Network, Krunchbox, AdAdvance and Monk Tree Partners. It will be held at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare. Again this year, CHESS will run concurrently with the International Business Council’s Global Forum, an annual meeting for a special interest group of IHA members dedicated to global marketing and sales. Attendees of both programs will be able to network during breaks and dinner, enhancing their interaction with colleagues.
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has extended their submissions for its coveted 2023 National Awards. The annual awards program known for recognizing practitioners who demonstrate interior design’s impact on the human experience has extended their application window to May 15th, 2023.