Saturday, April 25th
Design News Now’s select events at High Point Market feature everything you want to attend – from exhibits, to collection unveilings, to panels, to the best cocktails and fun socials. These are all the places you will want to be at Market.
10 AM-1 PM My Rowe Design Mixer An immersive market tradition, this year’s mixer features three uniquely designed spaces by W Design Collective, Modern Vintage Home and Danielle Rose Design Co. with collaboration from Crypton. Also, y’all, a savory biscuit bar. Mic drop moment. Rowe Furniture, Showplace, 1100
11 AM – Celebration Southern Brunch and Book Signing with Chloe Warner Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Barrie Benson Studio’s collection AND be one of the first to score a copy of the design book that has set quiet anticipation, “This Must Be the Place”. Highland House, 200 Steele, 121
12 pm – Lunch and Learn From Principle to Power Player: Building Influence, Authority and Longevity in Design Join Dwayne Bergmann, Cat French and Christopher Grubb for a panel discussion moderated by Gail Doby on how established designers can evolve beyond growth in volume to long-term influence and strategic positioning. Sarreid, Commerce & Design, 3D, Floor 3
12:30 PM – Invisible Luxury: How Hidden Technology and Premium Materials are Redefining the Bath Carisha Swanson, Mikel Welch, Kelly Collier Clark, Pam Durkin, and Jake Slatnick will discuss how invisible tech and premium materials impact luxury bath design. NKBA/KBIS, Broad Hall, 300 W. Broad Avenue
3-5 PM – Port 68 Dessert Party Wind down your day with Winterthur and Port 68 as they host a lite and lovely dessert party while showing their newest pieces from the renowned museum’s design collection. Port 68, IHFC Interhall, IH105
3-5 pm MENO Home x Co.House Designs Collection: Meet the Designer Meet Jerri Hobdy, the designer behind MENO Home, a first of its kind collection of furniture and lighting that is redefining sustainability through natural, solid materials, chemical free upholstery and third-party certifications. Co. House Designs, IHFC, Commerce, IH300
4-6 PM – Book signing with Benjamin Reynaert Reynaert’s Book, “The Layered Home” is a feast for the eyes and our editorial, design loving hearts. 313 Space, 313 South Centennial Street
4:30 PM – Design That Changes How People Feel Neuroaesthetics expert Nicole Baxter explores how design shapes behavior and outcomes, sharing research-backed strategies to create calm, guide projects and strengthen communication. Edge34, 1700 West Green Drive
DNN EVENT 5 – 7 PM – News Now Media Market Party Join the entire team of News Now Media for an evening of cocktails and light bites. Home Furnishing Hall of Fame, 311 S. Hamilton
