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Knowing Innovation: Rob Wallace, Wallace Church Inc.

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, 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…

Visit the Global Design Points at #IHHS13!

Global Design Points is a sub-category of the Global Marketplace representing high design and innovation from nations all across the globe. Outstanding craftsmanship and design-focused products are at the center of Global Design Points, strategically positioned throughout the Show. France France is the intersection where innovative products and time honored traditions meet!…

GLOBAL INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS FROM 22 COUNTRIES CELEBRATED AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOME + HOUSEWARES SHOW IN CHICAGO

By Piritta Törrö The International Home + Housewares Show and International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the gia (Global Innovation Award) program, today announced the national gia winners of 2012-2013 – including 23 innovative and unique home and housewares retailers from 22 countries around the globe. Also announced was a very…

Knowing Innovation: Asko Ahokas, International Trend Consultant

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…

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,…

Knowing Innovation: Richard Babick of Design Research, LLC

Knowing Innovation: David C. Aaronson, WSI 4 Real Web Digital Internet Marketing

Knowing Innovation: Brooks Atwood, Assistant Professor, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Founder, POD Design

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Thunderbird’s Drs. Ram and Ettenson Discuss Globalization and Branding

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum is coming up September 19-21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about the annual meeting, which features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies. This is the 2012 HECNA Global Forum Preview Series! Executive Education Providing…