Elissa Grayer to lead ASID’s New York Metro Chapter
The American Society of Interior Designers’ New York Metro Chapter has announced its board of directors for 2023. Six new members have joined the board, …
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ISFD renames student scholarship to honor Tom Conley
In honor of Tom Conley’s dedication to the home furnishings industry, the International Society of Furniture Designers is changing the name of its annual student …
IFDA honors 16 students as 2022 Rising Stars of design
The International Furnishings and Design Association’s Carolinas Chapter held its 10th anniversary Night of Luminaries & Rising Stars recently, celebrating outstanding design students from colleges …
Joe Johnston elected AHFA board chair
The American Home Furnishings Alliance has announced that Joe Johnston, chief executive officer of Johnston Casuals Furniture in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, was elected 2023 …
AHFA honors Gat Caperton for distinguished service
The High Point-based American Home Furnishings Alliance has awarded its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to manufacturer and environmentalist William Gaston “Gat” Caperton IV. …
John Conrad retiring from ISFD; David Blair taking helm
After more than 13 years of service and leadership, John Conrad is retiring from his role as executive director of the International Society of Furniture …
A conversation with Four Hands’ VP of design
Adam Dunn, vice president of design for Four Hands, is thrilled by a painting of a lobster he bought on a recent trip to Europe. …
HPMA names 15 design influencers for its Instagram Takeover
For its biannual Instagram Takeover series, High Point Market Authority has named 15 interior designers who have been identified as industry tastemakers. They’ll produce content …
ISFD taps Libby Langdon as Pinnacle Awards speaker
The International Society of Furniture Designers has selected interior design icon, author, product designer and makeover television personality Libby Langdon as the keynote speaker for …
Universal Furniture’s Jeff Scheffer to retire; SVP O’Connor named president
After 45 years in the furniture business, Universal Furniture Chief Executive Officer and President Jeff Scheffer has announced that he will step down at the …