HIGH POINT, N.C. — Sunset West parent company Hooker Furnishings announced a full schedule of High Point Market events created for interior design professionals. From practical tools and expert insights to fresh perspectives and meaningful conversations, the series of educational events will take place during fall High Point Market, Oct. 17-21, in the Designers Theater, located in the Hooker Furnishings showroom on the third floor of Showplace.
“We have an incredible lineup of educational events planned for market, focused on what matters most to today’s interior designers,” said Cameron Sellers, vice president of marketing at Hooker Furnishings. “Designers influence how people live, shape the spaces we experience, and bring our products and ideas to life in ways that ultimately impact the entire industry. That’s why we’ve made the Designers Theater a central part of our High Point experience.”
AI-Powered Presentations in Minutes: Faster Workflows, Ethical Foundations
Oct. 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Presenter: Jenna Gaidusek, founder of AI for Interior Designers
Jenna Gaidusek, founder of AI for Interior Designers, will explain how designers are using AI to build polished, client-ready presentations in a fraction of the time.
Master Instagram Edits: Create Content That Elevates Your Brand
Oct. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Presenter: Linda Holt, professional photographer-turned interior designer-turned smartphone photography educator
Moderator: Jessica Duce, co-founder of Vacation Rental Designers and the Vacation Rental Design Summit
Join Linda Holt for a practical session on mastering Instagram edits, learn five essential editing techniques, discover time-saving tools, and gain the confidence to create polished, engaging content that resonates with clients and grows business.
Fabric Intelligence CEU with Crypton and Hooker Furnishings – The Evolution of Residential Performance Textiles
Oct. 18, 10- a.m.
Presenter: Rachael Coble, Crypton Residential Outreach Director
Lesson Learned + Profits Earned
Oct. 18, 2-3 p.m.
Moderator: Rick Campos – host and founder, Design Biz Survival Guide Podcast
Panelists: Lisa McDennon, Lisa McDennon Design, Jen Davidson, Interiors by Jen Davidson, and Shaun Crha, Wrensted Interiors
This panel discussion will feature three industry pros who will share where they started, where they’ve been, and where they’re headed in the business of design.
Inside the Boardroom: What Happens When Some of the Industry’s Best Business Minds Get in One Room?
Oct. 19, 10-11 a.m.
Presenter: LuAnn Nigara
Panelists: Vin Nigara, Jennifer Tokatyan, Deb Mitchell, Robyn White, Pam Durkin, Jude Charles, Eileen Hahn, Rick Campos, Stacey Brown Randall, Cheryl Clendenon, Kate O’Hara and Dixie Willard
This panel brings boardroom experts together in one room for a real conversation about the issues that most impact business: sales, marketing, finances, systems, processes, leadership, profitability and growth.
ColorMix 2027: Rewild at High Point
Oct. 19, 2-3 p.m.
Presenter: Clint E. Craven, MBA, Designer Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams
Explore the colors, materials, and design influences shaping tomorrow’s interiors.
“Our goal is not only to inspire but also to provide practical tools, valuable knowledge,
and access to experts who can help them grow their business and stay ahead in a fast-changing industry,” Sellers said. “Each event offers something they can carry with them long after market ends.”
