interior design industry
How does a fast-growing furniture brand scale without losing its design integrity? In conversation with DNN, Adam Dunn, SVP of Design at Four Hands, shares how the brand balances creativity, functionality, and market demand—from 500-plus–piece product launches and hospitality expansion to customization, artist collaborations, and its enduring partnership with Amber Lewis.
John Conrad’s career in home furnishings has spanned nearly five decades. From furniture rep to executive director of the International Society of Furniture Designers to design podcast host, he’s worn many hats and still has his finger on the pulse. In conversation with DNN Editor in Chief Courtney Porter, John Conrad discusses what’s changed and stayed the same in the industry, what it’s going to take to make the industry attractive to young talent, and what keeps him excited about the industry.