October 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
American Leather will host a discussion with five design innovators who will share how professional interior design firms can successfully expand their reach beyond geographic boundaries.
October 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
IKEA introduces ÖDLEBLAD, a new pendant luminaire that elevates the humble Allen key from a simple tool into a sculptural sphere of light. The lamp’s design is a strong example of material-smart construction: it’s composed of 60 identical parts, each shaped like the iconic tool, crafted from birch veneer to click together seamlessly without a single fitting.
October 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Knoll continues its partnership with designer, creative director, and cultural polymath, Willo Perron with the introduction of the Perron Pillo Lounge Chair, available in a classic fixed or a dynamic swivel option. Building on the experience introduced with the Perron Pillo Sofa that debuted last fall, the chair offers a new interpretation of all-immersive comfort and a unique design for individuals to relax in.
October 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
CIRCLE Design Studio, the award-winning architecture and design firm founded by John and Theresa Dorlini, marked its 20th anniversary this August with a celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art. More than 120 guests gathered to honor two decades of innovation, community engagement, and the bold design philosophy that has shaped the studio’s work since 2005.
October 7,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry
Acclaimed Designer and TV Host Jennifer Farrell is revealing her HPMKT takeover, as she teams up with some of the biggest brands in the home furnishings and lighting industries to launch a new interiors collection, debut a Showhome Brand Partnership, and offer insightful talks and activations planned to inspire market attendees.
October 6,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
Hooker Furnishings has expanded its global supply chain by opening a new 205,000-square-foot warehouse in Vietnam. The new facility enhances the company’s ability to help retailers reduce costs and improve delivery times through an innovative mixed container platform.
October 6,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry
The finalists have been announced, but who will receive the ultimate distinction of taking home an International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) prestigious 2025 Pinnacle Awards trophy?