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Scalamandré taps Susan North as Creative Director
Effective Monday, July 28, Susan North will be the new Creative Director for Scalamandré, bringing more than 20 years of experience in high-end product design and creative direction to the...
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Publicolor engages youth in textile design this summer
Summer Design Studio by Publicolor, a seven-week summer enrichment program that takes place each year, allows for at-risk teens in New York City to learn product design—and this year it’s all about...
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Interior design billings at their highest since 2010
The recent slowing of the U.S. economy has not impaired the design sector according to the May edition of ASID’s Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI), which came in at the highest its been since late...
View ArticleSurya, Pine Cone Hill awarded with ICON honors
The fifth annual ICON honors celebrating the best in global innovation were bestowed upon superior achievers and achievements at the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market earlier...
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Five travel programs and tours to book this fall
Fall is right around the corner and that means designers will be jetting off to international markets and shows in search of cutting edge design. Several tour companies have set up programs that can be...
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SF designers to take part in American Craft Council show
A three-day celebration of all things handmade, the American Craft Council show (August 8 – 10) will partner with six celebrated San Francisco-based interior designers and architects—John K. Anderson,...
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Event Recap: ELLE Décor hosts Hamptons dinner party
On Saturday evening, a diverse group of guests gathered in the Hamptons to celebrate ELLE Décor’s 2014 Summer Issue over cocktails and dinner, hosted by the magazine’s Editor in Chief Michael Boodro,...
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Photo Tour: Hampton Designer Showhouse opens in style
Last weekend, Traditional Home’sHampton Designer Showhouse benefiting Southampton Hospital opened its doors to reveal splendid spaces designed by more than 28 top interior designers and brands at a...
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How countries across the globe celebrated ‘World Interiors Day’
What were you doing on Saturday, May 31? From Nigeria to Argentina, interior designers and architects belonging to various design organizations celebrated ‘World Interiors Day’ put on by the...
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West Elm decks out Gracie Mansion for NYC's First Family
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray decided to pack up their current residence and move to the Upper East Side's Gracie Mansion, they had one thing in mind—a little...
View ArticleSix acquisitions, ownership interests and mergers to note
Furniture manufacturers have been busy over the past few months taking ownership interests and acquiring brands alike. Here’s a look at what’s been going on with Herman Miller, Kindel Furniture, Artek,...
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Homepolish pairs designers with budget-conscious clients
Homepolish, a website that pairs emerging interior designers with young clients, is flipping the interior design industry on its head by making the luxury of a personal interior designer available to...
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Homeowners choose energy efficiency & aesthetics over health
The need for greater public awareness and education about the impact of building and interior design on people’s health and well-being has been confirmed by a new benchmark attitudinal study put...
View ArticleBusiness looks good for architects across the pond
Confidence levels among Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) practices about the level of future workloads remains very strong across the whole of the UK. According to the latest edition of the...
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Who will be crowned with a 2014 WIN award?
Following three weeks of judging at the Soho House, London, the World Interiors News team has chosen the shortlist honorees for 2014 WIN Awards from 610 entries from 53 countries across the globe. Each...
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Six design industry organizations and associations decoded
Whether it’s continuing education, increased visibility, networking, or extra credentials, there are many design organizations and associations to meet the needs of designers and manufacturers. Given...
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New Chicago-centric site finds ‘needle in the design haystack’
Refined Haystack, an interactive site aiming to streamline the design process from start to finish by providing a curated network of local design resources, has officially launched in the Chicago area....
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Five design contests, competitions and calls for entries
The design industry is always looking for the next "big thing"—whether it’s a person, project or idea—and it’s often discovered through the art of competition. Companies and organizations are offering...
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Study links physical environment and student behavior
New data released from Steelcase Education has reaffirmed the positive correlation between college students’ engagement, their perceptions of academic success, and a classroom intentionally designed...
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NYSID exhibition to celebrate nine decades of McMillen Inc.
Following the passing of its fearless leader Betty Sherrill earlier this year, the oldest continuously operating interior design firm in the country McMillen Inc. is making plans to celebrate its 90th...
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