Events that inspire and connect designers at any stage of their business.
In-Person & Virtual Events
Upcoming Events
Studio Designer| Mydoma Genius Bar at Kravet
Location: Kravet, 200 Steele – 117, Floor 1
Daily Schedule
Friday, April 24th: 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, April 25th: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, April 26th: 9:00am-2:00pm
Monday, April 27th: 9:00am-4:00pm
Visit the Studio Designer | Mydoma Genius Bar inside the Kravet showroom during High Point Market. From Friday through Monday, our team will be available (see Daily Schedule) to answer questions, provide guidance, and support both current customers and designers who want to learn more about our platforms.
Redefining The Luxury Client
High Point Showroom – Feizy Rugs
Friday, April 24th at 3:00pm
This panel explores how designers can create incredible profit AND experiences at many budget levels while building predictable revenue, loyal clients, and a more resilient firm. Through real examples and candid conversation, you will learn how to sell value, balance high and low design decisions, and turn everyday projects into meaningful design transformations.
Speakers: Cheryl Clendenon, Ryan Williams, Shandy Arend, Keffie Lancaster
Collected & Curated Antiques Tour
High Point Market
Friday, April 24th
Join Debbe Daley and Gloria Staats, IDS National Board members, for our Collected & Curated Tour, an off-the-beaten-path antiques and unique finds experience at High Point Market, celebrating timeless design and vintage discovery.
Learn to Love High Point Market Tour
High Point Market
Saturday, April 25th
Ready to fall in love with High Point Market? Join Wendy Woloshchuk and Jennifer Tampasis for the Learn to Love High Point Market Tour: perfect for your first-time at market or new designers! We’ll hit at least five designer-friendly showrooms, enjoy private tours, and share insider tips to help you shop like a pro.
Real Talk: What Your Design Lawyer Wants You to Know
High Point Market – Designmaster
Sunday, April 26th @ 1:00pm
In this straightforward discussion, Wendy Estela, shares what she regularly sees in design firms and what she wishes owners understood earlier. Together with LuAnn Nigara, she will address common contract gaps, documentation mistakes, unclear payment terms, and preventable compliance issues that quietly undermine otherwise strong businesses.
Are You Built for a $4 Million Client?
High Point Market– Hooker Furnishings
Date: Monday, April 27th @ 10:00am
What separates a $400K project from a $4M project? It’s not just the budget.
Join LuAnn Nigara and Kate O’Hara as they break down the three tiers of luxury design clients.
IDS SWATCHED COMPETITION
Long Beach, CA
Date: Thursday, May 7th
Not your average design competition!
