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Francly Stylish

“Effortless style” is a term often bandied about in the fashion world, and it’s something that most of us would like to think we could pull off. It is about having a unique style that shines through everything you do and something that others would like to emulate. Francfranc certainly has an effortless style and edge, and a confident stride to boot – always remaining chic and…

Inspiring Innovation: A Conversation with Designers Lisa Yanz Lehman, Mark Dziersk and Mike Elwell and Sarah Hoit

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! Be sure to attend some of the free executive-level educational sessions at the Innovation Theater. These programs will give you a fresh perspective as you walk the Show and will inspire, inform and improve your business. The four…

11 Design Leaders Named Finalists for gia Honors for Product Innovation

Eleven suppliers of cutting-edge designed products have been named as finalists for gia Global Innovation Awards for product innovation at the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show. The winners will be announced at the invitation-only gia dinner on Sunday, March 8. The finalists are: Best Collection Design: iittala for Ruutu; JIA Inc. for Steamer Collection; and Parallax…

Unearthing Your Customers’ Inner Designer

Unearthing your customers style will keep them shopping with you! If you encourage your customers to find their own style rather then telling them what to buy every time they walk in your door, then you are building a life-long relationship that is meaningful. This not only brings you satisfaction but also keeps your customers coming back! At a time when customers have…

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with Jasmin Reese and Mobolaji Akintunde, Retail Branding and Design

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with Adrienne Weiss, Adrienne Weiss Corporation

Inspiring Innovation: A Conversation with Joanne Domeniconi, The Grommet, Abigail Kiefer, Red Clay, Kate Drane, Indiegogo, and Lisa Q. Fetterman, Nomiku

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! Be sure to attend some of the free executive-level educational sessions at the Innovation Theater. These programs will give you a new perspective as you walk the Show and will inspire, inform and improve your business. The four…

Discover Design Sells Out With More than 100 Exhibitors of High-Design for the Home and Kitchen

Discover Design, a destination for buyers seeking unique products from high-design and innovative companies, is sold-out for the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show. Discover Design is a juried category and located in the Dine + Design Expo in the South Building. Among the 100+ exhibitors in the category, buyers will discover new companies including Bengt Ek Design,…