High Point Market, ASID Set Design Viewpoints Series

August 18, 2014  by in High Point, Market   

The Design Viewpoints Series will take place Oct. 18-21, starting each day at noon in the High Point Theatre, at the Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point.

The series offers up to .4 continuing education units (CEUs) to those who attend.

Sponsored by online retailer Horchow, all seminars in the Design Viewpoints Series are free to interior designers and retailers attending the Fall High Point Market. A complimentary boxed lunch and a beverage are offered to every attendee.  

Additionally, a drawing will be offered each day for a Horchow $500 gift card. On tap for the series is a discussion on risk management techniques, a debate on “boomer vs. millennials” from the designer and retailer perspective, the eco-friendly and hypoallergenic home (with BONUS Panasonic giveaways!) and, back by popular demand, color trends for 2015.

“At Spring Market earlier this year, we expanded the Design Viewpoints Series, as our research showed that interior designers and retailers come to the High Point Market to see new products, network with old and meet new friends, and take advantage of our course offerings for continuing education credit,” said Tom Conley, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority.

“We saw close to 500 attendees come through the High Point Theatre doors for this seminar series, proving that our research was correct. We will offer a total of .4 continuing education units at our Fall Market, giving interior designers a significant leg-up on achieving their 1.0 complement of CEUs needed for certification in year 2014,” Conley said.

“ASID has joined High Point Market once again to offer first-rate speakers on topics that are of value to interior designers today,” said Randy W. Fiser, CEO of ASID. “Collaboration with the High Point Market allows the opportunity to offer quality educational opportunities for our members and High Point Market attendees during one of the industry’s most respected home furnishings shows.”

Topics and speakers for the Fall 2014 Design Viewpoints Series include:

 

Opening Day Event - The Next Wave of Designers

Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.

High Point Theatre at the Transportation Terminal

Co-moderated by Newell Turner, editorial director of Hearst Design Group (publishers of Elle Décor, House Beautiful and Veranda) and Thom Filicia, CCO of Thom Filicia, Inc., this panel discussion will introduce three up-and-coming designers recently recognized by House Beautiful as the next wave of designers: Jon Call, featured in March 2012, Patrick Mele, featured in February 2014, and Sara Gilbane Sullivan, featured in November 2010. How has the recognition from House Beautiful changed their businesses and lives? What should they do next? Explore what’s trending in the design world and see what these fresh faces are bringing to the table. Breakfast buffet opens at 8:30am and presentation starts promptly at 9:00am. Open to all market-goers. Please RSVP to marketing@highpointmarket.org by October 10th.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 12 p.m.

The High Point Theatre

Are You Ready for Your Next Client? An Overview of Client, Financial and Risk Management Techniques for “Today’s” Clients

In this interactive session, Alan Siegel, partner at Levy, Sonet & Siegel and national legal counsel to ASID, will explore - through the vehicle of a design agreement - why practicing designers should engage in sound client, financial and risk management techniques in order to remain profitable and competitive in today's ever-evolving design world. There will be a special emphasis on “fixed” Design Fee arrangements. 

Attendees will receive Alan’s popular “36 Dos and Don’ts for Interior Designers” article. .1 CEU Credit. 

 

Sunday, Oct. 19, 12 p.m.

Boomers vs. Millennials: The Great Debate

Moderated by 2014 Style Spotter “Emeritus” Michelle Wiebe, this star-studded panel will explore both the design and retail aspects of catering to the millennial crowd versus the baby boomers. Panelists will discuss the nuances of each generation, including buying power, specific needs and unique requests. Discussing the Boomer perspective will be designer Mitzi Beach (2014 Style Spotter), author of Boomer Smarts Boomer Power, and furniture retail legend Dianne Ray of Garden City Furniture. Countering with the Millennials perspective will be designer Denise McGaha (2014 Style Spotter), who caters to clients who live on the fast track, and Shay Geyer (2014 Style Spotter), designer at retailer IBB Design Fine Furnishings and design expert for WFAA’s Good Morning Texas. .1 CEU Credit. 

 

Monday, Oct. 20, 12 p.m.

Eco-Friendly Home and Hypoallergenic Lifestyle: Business for 60 million Consumers

Robin Wilson has built a business that speaks to 60 million consumers who suffer from asthma and allergies – and she can provide information on consumer concerns and priorities for design around eco-friendly homes and a non-toxic lifestyle. Robin Wilson established her brand in 2000 with an authentic commitment to wellness issues. Learn what the numbers say about this type of consumer, and how one very successful business tells and sells the story to build a multi-million dollar brand.  Robin has recently been named a brand ambassador for Panasonic Home, and she has partnered with them to provide a giveaway to five lucky winners – a Panasonic JetForce HEPA vacuum.  A drawing will be held at this seminar and winners must be present to win, and the Panasonic vacuum will be shipped to their home. .1 CEU Credit. 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 12 p.m.

2015 Color Trends

Back at High Point Market by popular demand! Steve Shorthouse, PPG’s National Color & Design

Consultant and owner of DesignFive, a full service interior design firm specializing in residential and light commercial interiors, will explore the exponential potential of the palette and themes to watch out for in 2015. By attending this session you will be able to identify the overreaching societal trends driving your client’s desire for change; uncover aspects of the color trends that will resonate with your client’s natural inclinations; recognize color combinations that will be at the leading edge of trends providing lasting style; and gain color confidence knowing that the trends presented are based on cross disciplined global input. .1 CEU Credit.