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Universal Furniture appoints Rick Lovegrove as VP Upholstery

Lovegrove joins Universal Furniture from Four Hands, where his leadership as president of upholstery grew the category to the largest revenue segment at the company.

New ASID memberships foster growth in the design community with accessibility to all collaborators in the built environment

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has unveiled an expanded membership structure designed to support professionals and organizations in the interior design industry. The new structure introduces four membership types—Affiliate Member, Firm Partner, Higher Education Partner, and Affiliate Partner—aimed at enhancing inclusivity and collaboration within the interior design community.

Dallas Designers launch new non-profit Designers For Dogs 

Through education, advocacy, and creative collaboration, Designers For Dogs aspires to bridge the gap between design and animal welfare, ultimately transforming the Interior Design community into a force for positive change in  the lives of rescue and foster dogs. 

Arteriors appoints Aimee Sheeran as VP of Hospitality and Contract

rteriors, a leading provider of luxury lighting, furniture, wall décor, and accessories, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aimee Sheeran as the brand’s new Vice President of Hospitality and Contract. This marks the first time since the brand’s founding that a single executive will oversee all contract-related business. 

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. 

Design West opens new showroom for luxury residential design in Naples, Florida

(Naples, FL) – June 2024 – Design West, the premier luxury residential design firm, is thrilled to…

Molteni Group inaugurates Molteni&C world’s largest flagship store and UniFor showroom

Molteni Group has inaugurated the world’s largest Molteni&C Flagship Store and UniFor Showroom in Shanghai, spanning over 3,500 square meters across two floors. This opening aims to create a visionary design landmark, showcasing Molteni&C Collections, an Art Gallery, and an immersive UniFor space tailored for architects and designers.

Savvy Giving By Design launches the Go To Your Room Box™ initiative

Savvy Giving by Design™ is excited to announce the launch of its latest philanthropic endeavor, the Go to Your Room Box™. This initiative aims to provide children facing medical crises across the country with design-centric comfort items.

ANDMORE Shifts Atlanta 2026 Summer market dates due to FIFA World Cup schedule

ATLANTA, GA – June 10, 2024 – ANDMORE℠ announces a Summer 2026 rescheduling of Atlanta Market and co-location with Atlanta Apparel to accommodate a successful market while Atlanta hosts FIFA World Cup matches. The two markets, which will run concurrently across all three AmericasMart Atlanta buildings, will offer attendees a broader range of complementary resources and synergistic cross-category shopping opportunities.

IFDA’s educational foundation announces professional grants for 2024

Applications will be accepted between June 1 and June 30, 2024, for five professional grants from the Educational Foundation (EF) of IFDA, the International Furnishings and Design Association. Since 1968, this 77-year-old global design industry alliance has awarded grants to talented professionals as well as scholarships to high-achieving design students, internationally. Last year, the funds awarded for scholarships and grants to taled $30,000.