Beyond Market: Discovering High Point with HPxD
High Point by Design Director Jane Dagmi invites designers to experience the showrooms, craftsmanship, and creative community that make High Point a year-round design destination.
For many interior designers, High Point, North Carolina, is synonymous with High Point Market. Twice a year, the city comes alive with showroom introductions, educational events, networking opportunities, and the latest in home furnishings. But when the crowds leave and Market ends, the design industry doesn’t pack up.
Planning with Poised & Plumb: The Operations Edit
Meet Dixie and Paxton Willard, the mother-daughter duo behind Poised & Plumb, a company dedicated to helping interior designers streamline their workflows, strengthen their business operations, and create systems that work for them. Through their new educational series with us, they’ll share practical insights to help designers run their businesses more efficiently and confidently.
First up: Is Your Design Business Due for a Refresh?
From disorganized workflows to outdated processes, discover the telltale signs that your business systems may need a little attention, and where to start making improvements.
Exciting Things Are Happening at DSA!
Have you joined DSA Connect+ yet? Our exclusive community for DSA Professional Members is your space to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, explore regional groups, and stay up to date on DSA news, events, and opportunities.
And there’s more on the way! We’re putting the finishing touches on our newly updated DSA Pro Member Hub, designed to make accessing your member benefits, business resources, industry tools, and exclusive content easier than ever.
Stay tuned—your DSA membership is about to get even better!
DSA Insider: Design Topics, Events and Fresh Reads
Design Topic & Trends
California’s Proposed Quartz Ban
“Of course, some facilities are better than others, but I do wish the safety component was more at the forefront of the conversation.” —Linda Hayslett, Interior Designer
California’s proposed ban on engineered quartz countertops is sparking debate across the design industry, raising questions about worker safety, material accessibility, and the future of countertop specifications. As manufacturers explore alternatives and designers weigh the potential impact on their projects, Business of Home examines the differing perspectives on a regulation that could reshape the industry.
Upcoming Events:
October 17-21 | High Point, NC
High Point Market returns October 17–21, bringing the design industry together in High Point, North Carolina, for five days of new product introductions, showroom experiences, educational programming, and connection. As one of the world’s largest home furnishings trade events, Fall Market offers designers the opportunity to discover what’s new, meet with leading brands, and gather fresh inspiration for the season ahead. SEE YOU THERE!
Fresh Reads:
The Refined Home: Sheldon Harte
The Refined Home: Sheldon Harte offers an intimate look at the California designer’s signature approach to creating luxurious yet livable interiors. Featuring stunning photography and a behind-the-scenes look at his most celebrated projects, the book explores how Harte blends fine art, custom craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication to create truly personal spaces.
Your Business May Be New. Your Risks Aren’t.
Even if you’re just starting out or don’t have a big client list yet, Interior Designer Liability Insurance is essential from day one. Claims don’t wait until you’re “established.” They happen without warning, and the worst feeling is realizing you’re uninsured the day you need it. Many new designers focus on branding, equipment, or setting up their business and push insurance to the bottom of the list, but that leaves you exposed the moment you step into a client’s home.
