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The American Living Survey: Five Years of Design and Lifestyle Trends

IHA chatted with Rick Babick and Janine Michalek of Design Research, LLC to learn about their research on kitchen design trends, which they will analyze at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include design innovation, smart home, digital commerce, and global…

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Styles, Colors and Consumers: How to Create On-Trend, Retailer-Specific New Products

IHA caught up with Richard Babick, president of Design Research, LLC, to learn how brands can differentiate their product assortments for specific retailers. Rick and Janine Michalek, vice president of market intelligence at Design Research, will present their latest findings at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21…

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Keys to New Product Success for Designers and Product Managers

IHA reconnects with Rick Babick, president of Design Research, based in Lawrenceville, NJ., for a preview of the presentation on planning for new product success that Rick and Janine Michalek will deliver at the upcoming 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in the Innovation Theater. Rick Babick has more than 35 years of experience in the market research field.  He…

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Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with Richard Babick and Janine Michalek, Design Research

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…

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Innovation Insights: An Interview with Richard Babick and Janine Michalek, Design Research

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs + Services Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! The four days of the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show will be packed with events as well as educational sessions. To help you plan your time at the Show, we give you a preview of the presentations that will take place in the…

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