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August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), has set the schedule for its popular educational seminar series for Fall Market, Oct. 13- 17. The Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) will take place Oct. 13-15, at the High Point Theatre, next to the Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
In an effort to answer a growing call for an international organization devoted to advancing, improving and supporting the practice of furniture design, the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) has rebranded as the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD).
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Winners of the “Best New Product” Awards were announced at NY NOW’s summer market this week, recognizing the outstanding product offerings from exhibitors. Hundreds of exhibitors entered the awards with one winner chosen from each of the ten sections within the home, lifestyle, and handmade collections displayed in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Luxury performance textiles and accessories company Perennials Fabrics, has announced the debut of Perennials by Morris & Co., a new collection of solution-dyed acrylic fabrics featuring designs from William Morris, one of the most influential figures of the British Arts and Crafts Movement. Morri’s original company was founded in Britain in 1861 and became known for exquisite patterns and wood block prints.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Twenty-two students from eleven schools in six different states were awarded an all-expense paid trip to the WithIt annual professional conference held in Charleston, S.C. earlier this summer, thanks to a $20,000 grant from AHFA’s Furniture Foundation.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Community / Charitable Support, Designer Weekly, Industry
Las Vegas Market has announced that its eighth annual “Up on the Roof” charity event raised a record-breaking $16,866 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization.
August 15,
2018 by Jane Chero in Designer Weekly, Industry, Obituaries
Arto Olavi Szabó, long-time resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, and current resident of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on July 23. He was 83 years old.