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The Virtual AI Design Tech Summit is set to take place on April 4th, 2025, where industry professionals will explore cutting-edge AI tools that are transforming the world of design. Hosted by Jenna Gaidusek, this summit will teach designers, architects, and manufacturers how to integrate AI into their workflows, boost creativity, and improve business operations. Learn about generative AI, 3D modeling, AR demonstrations, and more. Don’t miss out on the future of design!
Shark Tank’s Daymond John among panelists sharing multidisciplinary branding insights
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, today announced changes to leadership of its Board of Directors with Emalee Hoffman of CMA Gifts and Amy Loewenberg of NY NOW at Emerald X transitioning to Chair and First Vice Chair, respectively, and Landon Metts of MarketTime elected to Second Vice Chair. Sarah Mount, GFL’s chair since 2024, steps into the role of Immediate Past Chair.
Symposium explores the healing power of beauty and how interior designers can integrate neuroaesthetics and biophilia to enhance wellbeing
The Bienenstock Furniture Library announces updates to its 2025 Board of Directors including Brian Simpson, who assumes the role of board president; Caroline Hipple as vice president; and two additional home furnishings industry executives, Thomas Verellen and Lisa Kahn, as new board members.
WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, announces that Cathy Valent, Vice President Sales for Springs Digital will be their 2025 President. She welcomes several new industry leaders who are joining their Board of Directors.
This Winter, ANDMORE unveils three ( A ) List influencers – a founder of an online platform and conference for small business owners; an interior designer, art curator and TV personality; and a Christmas design expert, floral designer and YouTube personality – who will showcase design trends through curated on-site displays, social media content and cohesive programming during the January 26-30, 2025, Las Vegas Market.
Market highlights include April Buying Week, aligning Atlanta Apparel, ANDMORE’s Formal Markets, and Spring Market for a full-campus experience; a new location with more space under one roof for Shoppe Object in New York City; and continued partnership between Las Vegas Apparel and Womenswear in Nevada to extend Las Vegas Fashion Week resources.
Under curatorial director Glenn Adamson’s chosen theme, Blue Sky, over 45 Gallery and Curio exhibitors present world-leading contemporary and historic highlights that demonstrate the power of a ‘blue sky thinking’ approach to design, past, present, and future.
The nearly 300-page publication includes trend reports for strategic sourcing and insightful articles designed to engage buyers before, during and after the event.