Design Business Blueprint: Are politics too taboo to discuss with clients?

Welcome to the August edition of Design Business Blueprint. This month, we delve into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant in today’s polarized world: discussions of politics with clients. Is it a good thing or something to be avoided? How do you handle it if and when politics comes up? And what are the pros and cons of being publicly political for your brand?

Modern with a soul

South Florida-based interior designer, Laetitia Laurent of Laure Nell takes a “cross-pollination” approach to interior design, blending European sensibilities with modern American aesthetics to create her original style, which she calls ‘Modern with a Soul’ 

Tom Faulkner’s steel silhouettes

In his workshop outside London, Tom Faulkner transforms raw metal into award-winning furniture designs, emphasizing strong silhouettes and clean lines.

Adding up the pluses at Kaminski + Pew

The “+” in Kaminski + Pew represents the additive nature of the Philadelphia-based firm. It offers architecture + interior design services. Its work is elegant + kid friendly. It balances a love of historic buildings + a goal of creating spaces for contemporary living.

Bakes & Kropp reimagines Sag Harbor showroom

Luxury Kitchen Brand’s Renovated Space Invites Guests to Discover the NEW Jewel of the Hamptons 

HPMA names Style Spotters for Fall market program 

High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces “Style Spotters Spotlight,” a new twist on the trade show organizer’s signature Style Spotters program, naming TV design stars Galey Alix and Mikel Welch as this season’s Fall Market headliners. 

Artist, Parker Heath, founder of lifestyle brand PAR KER made, is premiering a new collection at upcoming San Diego art exhibition

Creative Artist, Parker Heath, Founder & CEO of San Diego-based lifestyle brand PAR KER made, will premier a new collection of fine art at Found Studio’s Bird Rock Renaissance Exhibit starting on August 24, 2024. 

ANDMORE plans updates & programming for Fall 2024 High Point Market 

ANDMOREsm is gearing up for an exceptional fall edition at High Point Market, October 26 – 30, 2024, with ANDMORE’s 17 Downtown High Point properties showcasing some 1,100+ permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits and bringing educational and networking opportunities to the five-day buying event. 

High Point headliners announced

The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) and Funk You as this season’s Center Stage headliners for Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. 

American Society of Interior Designers launches Design Finder by ASID 

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announces the launch of Design Finder by ASID, a platform developed to streamline the search for qualified interior designers and interior design suppliers and provide an easy and intuitive way to search for interior designer practitioners, members, and partners based on project needs.