MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings and its outdoor brand Sunset West will host several educational and social events during the High Point Market, Oct. 25-29.
On Oct. 25 at 4 p.m., the company will host a ribbon-cutting launch of its new Margaritaville Living Collection, which includes outdoor furnishings inspired by the island lifestyle and music of Jimmy Buffett. That night at 7, Buffett’s Coral Reefers Band will perform in the Center Stage area between Showplace and the transportation terminal. The concert is free for market attendees.
Educational and social sessions will be held in Hooker’s designer theater inside its showroom in Showplace, Floor 3. Events include:
Designing for Escape: Interiors That Transport and Photography That Captures the Feeling.
Oct. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Moderators: Jessica Duce and Linda Holt.
Learn how to design and capture stunning vacation-inspired spaces in this interactive workshop with smartphone photography expert Linda Holt and award-winning interior designer Jessica Duce.
Lessons Learned and Profits Earned: Design Pros Share Their Design Business Journey and Their Path to Profitability.
Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m.
Moderator: Rick Campos, Host of Design Biz Survival Guide Podcast.
Panelists: DuVäl Reynolds of DuVal Design and Barette Widell and Christina Boschetti of Widell + Boschetti.
This panel discussion features three industry pros discussing where they started, where they’ve been and where they’re headed in the business of design. Panelists will reveal lessons learned, finding their why, their path to profitability and their vision for the future of their design business.
What’s New, What’s Next: Studio Designer & Mydoma.
Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m.
Presenters: Tyler Viera, Karie Kelly, Sarah Daniele-Martineau.
Tyler Viera, Karie Kelly and Sarah Daniele-Martineau will unveil what’s new and next for Studio Designer and Mydoma. Cocktails and light bites to follow.
Design, Bill, Repeat: Building a Financially Fit Studio.
Oct. 27, 10-11 a.m.
Moderator: LuAnn Nigara.
Panelists: Brooke Stoll, strategic business consultant; Dalia Soles, founder, Design Assisted; and DuVäl Reynolds, DuVäl Design.
Join moderator LuAnn Nigara and panelists Brooke Stoll, Dalia Soles and DuVäl Reynolds for a candid conversation on what it takes to build a financially strong and sustainable design business.
The Psychology of Interiors: How Design Shapes Mood and Productivity.
Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m.
CEU: 2 credit hours.
Instructor: Kat Schwartz, retail training associate, Sunbrella.
Uplifting, healthy, optimistic, creative, productive — these are just some of the descriptions of places we all might prefer to live and work. To help designers intentionally create such spaces, this course will outline elements that foster positivity. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of choices that can contribute to positive, healthy environments.
