ANDMORE Has CEU-eligible Panels for Better Business Practices

March 4, 2025  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

"We are committed to keeping retailers and designers up to date with the latest trends and developments in the field,” said Jon Pertchik, ANDMORE CEO. "These programs are crafted not only to educate our attendees but also to equip them with the knowledge and tools to succeed in an ever-changing industry."

Buyers Find Design Insights in Trend and Design Focused Sessions
ANDMORE presents a series of six design-driven seminars tailored for buyers seeking a first-row seat on home furnishings trends in 2025.

In Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast 2025 – CAPSULES, Clint Craven, designer marketing manager, takes buyers on a directional color journey to showcase four color-related trend stories for 2025:

April 26, at 2:30 p.m. Designing for Joy: Exploring Bold Trends and Wellness in Residential Interiors features Dr. Dawn Haynie of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Sharon Sherman of Thyme & Place Design, Tony Purvis of ASID and Caroline Hipple of Hooker Furnishings through a discussion on the use of bold colors and playful shapes for a happy home on April 27, at 9 a.m. What Kind of Designer Do You Want to Be? follows at 10:30 a.m., as Traditional Home Design & Style editor, Krissa Rossbund, moderates a panel discussion with publicists and brand managers, Amy Flurry, Kayla Wall and Christine Phillips on the various levels of design.

As part of a second installation of ANDMORE’s trend partnership with Fashion Snoops, Michael Fisher, their vice president and creative director leads, Redefining Spaces with Meaning and Joy, a deep dive into the trends shaping the future of home design, on Sunday at 4 p.m. Wellness Design in the Home stays on theme with a course led by Sherwin-Williams designer account executive, Danielle Stallings, as she explores the important dynamics -- from paint technologies to specific design elements -- that impact residential design on April 28, at 2:30 p.m. In The Neuroscience of Emotions, Nicole Baxter of nBaxter Design in Durham, N.C., discusses behavioral insights to design spaces that not only look good but also enhance mood and improve productivity on Monday at 4 p.m.

Strategy Seminars Establish Future-Forward Business Practices
At Spring 2025 Market, ANDMORE offers eight professional education seminars to position buyers for success within the home landscape.

ASID associate, John McClain, kicks off business insights in Your Design Book Deal: Get Published & Grow Your Brand, unveiling insider strategies to transform design expertise into a published book on Saturday at 9 a.m.

Photography: Making Your Greatest Asset Impactful follow at 10:30 a.m. with a conversation, moderated by Krissa Rossbund, on the hallmarks of successful photography and how it can accelerate any brand.

In Data-Driven Design: How to Stop Guessing and Start Profiting, Abiola Amusan, managing partner of AV Luxury Design; Marc Molinsky, founder and CEO of DesignerAdvantage; and Doug Weinstein, editor of Technology Designer Magazine – three experts at the intersection of design, technology and business strategy – dive into data as the roadmap to better design choices, stronger client satisfaction and a more profitable business on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Hi-End Accents hosts a panel with Scottie Collins, senior manager of creative & trade relations; Melissa Walz, vice president of sales; and Elizabeth Orth-He, director of business development on discovering how top-of-bed products can boost a brand’s profitability and enhance customer experience through visual merchandising magic, market shift opportunities and success stories in Beyond the Headboard: Leveraging Top-of-Bed for Bottom-Line Growth on Saturday at 4 p.m.

That Costs What!? Why?? Understanding and Communicating the Value of Home Furnishings follows Alex Shuford, RHF CEO; Maurishka Pinedo, president, Cisco Home; Sean O’Connor, president, Universal Furniture; Dudley Moore, co-owner, Otto & Moore; Taylor West, partner, West Design Group; and Kate McKee, lead residential designer, Barbour Spangle Design in a discussion on how to uncover the value of a piece of furniture – then communicate it to a client – on Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Top Legal Mistakes Designers Make features Nile Johnson of Nile Johnson Interior Design, Wendy Estela of Estela Law and Meredith Huck, owner of House of Huck in a conversation on common legal mistakes and how to avoid them on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. DIY PR for Designers: Get Noticed, Get Featured, Get Clients shares insights on how to get a portfolio in front of editors, attract dream clients and build buzz – all without a massive communications budget on Monday at 11 a.m. Dr. Dawn Haynie returns in Looking to Rewire or Retire: Insights into Designing a Succession Plan for Your Firm to discover succession planning that is sure to secure a designer legacy on Monday at 1 p.m.

All ANDMORE-hosted seminars are eligible for .1 CEU credit. Registration for all events is free and available at ANDMOREHighPointMarket.com/Events.