Hooker Furnishings Has Released Their Market Schedule

September 10, 2023  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

10am – 11am        Science in Design: Where are we headed?

Speaker(s): Don Ruggles (Architect), Ann Sussman (Author), Mike Peterson (Founder of SID)
Interviewer: Linda Kafka (Co-Founder, SID) 
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace (3^rd Floor)

2pm – 3pm  Sunbrella: Sustainable Performance Fabric: From Fibers to Design (Designer CEU)
Speaker: Marcia Blake, Sunbrella Merchandising Manager + ICFA Board Member
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace  (3^rd Floor)

Earn 1 IDCEC Continuing Education Unit (CEU); Continuing Education Course Code: CC-110253R1-1009
IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:

~ Explore how performance fabric can be used in luxury and lifestyle design

~ Describe the manufacturing process and the different types of fiber, weaves, coloration methods and finishing used

~ Discuss the qualities that contribute to fabric performance and recognize in which applications each is critical

3pm - 6pm   Happy Hour @ Hooker Furnishings Showplace + 220 Elm

4pm – 5pm  Jessica Bantom Book Signing (Author + HPMKT Keynote Speaker)
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace  (3^rd Floor)

4pm - 8pm: Hooker Furnishings’ Courtyard Party @ 220Elm 
About: Join Hooker Furnishings on the courtyard at 220 Elm for music, drinks, dinner and giveaways, while exploring our designer-friendly brands including Pulaski, Samuel Lawrence Furniture and Drew & Jonathan Home! Complimentary shuttles from Showplace to 220 Elm will be available.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

9am-5pm:    Free Designer Headshots 

Available with complimentary HMU touch-ups (no appointment needed, walk-ins welcome)      

Location: 220 Elm - 200, Level 2, Hooker Furnishings Showroom  

10am – 11am        Tools and Techniques for Finding Clients Design DNA
Speaker: Kim Wolfe (Kim Wolfe Home)
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace  (3^rd Floor)

2pm – 3pm  Bobo Intriguing Objects: The story of Bobo
Speaker: Mark Sage, Founder & Creative Genius behind Bobo Intriguing Objects
Interviewer: Diane Falvey, Editor-in-Chief: Furniture, Lighting & Décor
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace  (3^rd Floor)

3pm – 6pm: Happy Hour @ Hooker Furnishings Showplace + 220 Elm

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

9am - 5pm: Free Designer Headshots
10am – 11am        Science in Design: Color in Culture
Speakers: Roz Kavander, Expert Color Design and Trend Consultant
Interviewer: Linda Kafka (Founder of SID)
Location: Designer’s Theatre @ Hooker Furnishings Showroom, Showplace  (3^rd Floor)
3pm – 6pm: Happy Hour @ Hooker Furnishings Showplace + 220 Elm

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

3pm – 6pm: Happy Hour @ Hooker Furnishings Showplace + 220 Elm