IHA Staff, Author at International Housewares Association

Discovering Design: Sagaform

Get to know the people behind the progressive, thought provoking designs from our fabulous Discover Design exhibit. We'll be bringing you the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the wonderful products that you'll see in our newest exhibit at the 2013 Show! Get to know them before you see them with our Discovering Design series! Meet Ms. Ingerid Mohn, VP…

Knowing Innovation: Howard Lim, HOWCreative

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

GOOD 360: Help out the victims of Sandy with housewares!

The International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with Good360 to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Good360 works with specific agencies to assess the needs of victims and target product and other donations from IHA members to those in need. As the East Coast continues to assess the damage left behind by Superstorm Sandy, we are looking to fulfill the product…

PUBLIC CHICAGO (Formerly the Ambassador East): A New, Modern Hotel that Embraces its Past

By Sharon Janota, Trade Show Operations Manager In October of 2011, Hotelier Ian Schrager premiered his new hotel brand, Public Hotels, in Chicago. Being the first hotel to open under the new brand, Public Chicago has taken residence in the former Ambassador East Hotel located in Chicago’s exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel is walking distance to some of the…

Knowing Innovation: Cooking with Caitlin

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, one every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and…

Going Green Display: Focus on Sustainability

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, programs in our Innovation Theater and at our Going Green display will present the latest thinking in how our industry is innovating new approaches in sustainable practices. The Going Green display, located in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Lakeside Center Level 3 Lobby, will…

Knowing Innovation: Susan Yashinsky, Innovation Predictor, Sphere Trending

Free Webinar: Trends in Cookware & Bakeware

Join us this Wednesday for "What's Cooking...trends and techniques in cookware and bakeware" For IHA Members & Specialty Retailers Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM CDT REGISTER > TRENDS IN COOKWARE & BAKEWARE Join IHA for this free webinar with Hugh Rushing, leader in the cookware industry. He has served as executive vice president of…

ACME Hotel Company Chicago: If you appreciate an eye for design and dig a high-tech vibe, you’ll feel right at home

By: Erin Magee, Meeting Coordinator/Trade Show Operations Newly opened in May 2012, The ACME Hotel Company Chicago offers its guests affordable room and suite accommodations in the heart of Chicago’s popular River North neighborhood. Formerly the Comfort Inn & Suites, the completely renovated property boasts modern design and technology focused rooms to keep with the…