Julie Palm

The personal touch

When the best source of future work is past clients, nurturing those relationships is an investment you can’t afford not to make. We give you some ideas for how to do it.

Gearing up to invest in AI

If adopting new AI tools is in your plans for your design firm in 2025, there are things you can start doing now to prepare yourself and your team, even before you start using a particular application.

Consumers see value in interior design help

The latest exclusive Consumer Insights Now research hints at ways interior designers can reach new clients and serve them most effectively.

Linda Kafka on why neurodesign matters

We talk with the founder of the NeuroDesign Academy about why she started the new educational venture and how interior designers can use its courses to help create inclusive spaces of belonging.

Doing good in ways only designers can

Lucy Interiors won ASID’s 2024 Community Impact Award for an engaging treehouse designed for a 10-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Executive Editor Julie A. Palm says it’s an example of the unique and important way designers can be of service to others.

Coloring our world

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics’ stunning lavender running track became an iconic symbol of the Games. Explore the history and impact of color trends, from Olympic venues to home interiors, and learn about the latest color forecasts from leading brands.

The plastics problem

The environmental and health hazards of plastics are becoming clear. How can you be on the forefront of sustainability to reduce their use everywhere from your office to your receiving warehouse?

Weather report: Designing for climate change

We’re in an age of extreme temperatures, major storms and explosive wildfires. But designers can create interiors that help homeowners survive what’s happening outside.

5 podcasts to get you started with AI tools

If you’re interested in how artificial intelligence can help you with your business and career, this summer is a great time to dip your toes in the AI waters. Here are some guides for getting started.

Have it your way: tips for customizing products

Even experienced interior designers can make mistakes when commissioning custom home furnishings. High Point x Design recently hosted a panel of custom manufacturers who offered ideas for creative collabs that will give your clients something glorious to talk about for years.