discover design

Discovering Design: Corkcicle

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Get to know the people behind the stylish, thought-provoking designs that will be exhibited in Discover Design. This series of conversations will give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you'll see there at the 2013 Show. We’re speaking with Stephen Bruner,…

Inside Discover Design: Natural Home Products

Inside Discover Design returns with a look at Natural Home Products, a company that puts the environment ahead of all else and it shows with the design of their products. Bill Mitchell was kind enough to share some of her thoughts about the concept of design moving forward in the housewares industry and how making sustainability of the utmost importance impacts the…

Inside Discover Design: Might Bright LUX Lighting

By Marie Kulik, Exhibitor Business Development Manager The latest installment on Inside Discover Design features Michelle Haas from Might Bright with the Brand LUX Lighting. Michelle discusses how LUX has merged design and function into lighting for the home and what impact LEDs will have on the future of the lighting industry. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the…

Inside Discover Design: Ocean Glass

By Marie Kulik, Exhibitor Business Development Manager Nat-anong Moenkanoeng of Ocean Glass, and their brand Lucaris, was our guest this week to be interviewed about IHA's Discover Design and the industry trend-shift towards high design and fashion in home goods products. Nat-anong helps us to understand where crystal and glassware stand when it comes to design, and how it…

Inside Discover Design: Stelton

By Marie Kulik, Exhibitor Business Development Manager This week we were able to sit down with Mathilde Ring from Stelton, who make their Housewares Show debut last year in the inaugural Discover Design exhibit. Mathilde answered some questions about how Discover Design is helping the progress the global design industry, who has influenced the Stelton designs the most and how…

Inside Discover Design: Prairiedog International

By Marie Kulik, Exhibitor Business Development Manager IHA caught up with Ken Shinjo of Prairiedog International for this week's Inside Discover Design and found out about what influenced their whole line of everyday towels that are packaged like delicious deserts. Enjoy! Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and functionality of your products? Ken Shinjo: Our…

Inside Discover Design: Joseph Joseph

By Marie Kulik, Exhibitor Business Development Manager You'll recall the blog series we began in the spring highlighting IHA's newest exhibit at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show, Discover Design. We took a short hiatus, but we're back with new companies and fresh perspectives on the world of design and how it relates to housewares. Damon Wilmott of Joseph…

Discover Design: Back for more in 2012!

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Discover Design Shines in '11; Eyes Growth & Expansion in '12 Discover Design is enjoying a great amount of praise received after it's successful debut at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show. The brand new exhibit showcased high design focused companies housed within it's own exhibit on the Show floor, including…

Inside Discover Design: DEAGOURMET

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This edition of Inside Discover Design features Matteo Monni, General Manager of DEAGOURMET, a brand of the Italian company BONTA EXPRESS. Monni discussed how the Discover Design exhibit can help further high end design products, the future of the genre and more. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and…