My inbox is full of pitches from furnishings companies claiming their latest collections exhibit exceptional craftsmanship, are deeply rooted in cultural heritage and are redefining modern design. These descriptions are AI-generated.
Reading redundant drivel is going to make us all go mad, but for thought experiment’s sake: Is there an instance in which AI-generated product descriptions are fine? Do they tell us anything useful?
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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.
As the governing body of the Society, the national board of directors is responsible for leading and representing ASID and its members by advising on, administering, and implementing organizational policies. The board is committed to advancing the profession through a positive, forward-thinking lens, while recognizing the impact of social, technological, economic, and environmental influences on the practice of design.
Many member companies also shared insights including the difficulty matching both the price and quality of Chinese manufacturing, the uncertainty surrounding the changing tariff levels and the speed at which they were implemented, and the residual economic impact on their employees and service partners.




