Sunday, April 26th
Our select events, editorially chosen strictly for designer appeal, at High Point Market are everything you want and need to attend – Garden Parties, Margin Protection and more. These are all the places you want to be at Market today.
10 AM – What It Takes to Attract, Close, and Keep Clients When the Market Gets Tough – A direct, no-nonsense conversation on what designers are navigating now—and what’s working in an unstable market. Four seasoned coaches deliver actionable strategies, real-world examples and clear next steps. Panelists Nancy Quinn, Lesley Myrick, Katie Decker-Erickson, and Michelle Lynne. Uttermost, IHFC, Commerce C448
DNN EVENT – 11 am – Brunch and Panel: Protect Your Margins – Andrea Schumacher, Kurt McKeithan, Lisa Kahn, and Tula Summerford discuss gaining exceptional service from key vendors, navigating the pitfalls of online competition, and product customization to increase your margins. Moderated by Susan Jones, Group Publisher of Design News Now/Lighting News Now/Home News Now. Hubbardton Forge, IHFC, Commerce IH211
12 PM – The Future of Craft in an Algorithmic Age What does craft mean in in the 21st century? This panel explores how to source the unexpected, work with materials over products, and create work that feels original and enduring. Featuring Cortney Bishop, Rebekah Zaveloff, Ashley Hughes, Taz Ahmadi and Isabel Ladd, moderated by Ericka Saurit. R.S.V.P. requested, The Amadi Collective, 501 South Centennial St.
3 PM – Fisher Weisman Meet & Greet Never ones to get too excited for a market meet & greet, but this design duo’s collection of lighting is a standout. Visual Comfort, Commerce & Design, 2A, Floor 2
3 PM – Science in Design Keynote – The freshest and most interesting keynote. This one focuses on how neuroaesthetics and biophilic principles foster well-being in design and are exhibited with a virtual showhouse. Panelists include Mike Peterson, Angela Harris, Kat Blue, Erica McLain, Marie Cloud and Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo. High Point Theater. Cocktails to follow at Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, H241, Floor 2
4-6 PM – Garden Party with Interior Design Community and Laurie Laizure Breakout your best dress for the IDC’s fun and open garden party. Currey & Company, IHFC, Main, M110
Header Photo: Seriously Sabrina for The Design Social
