MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furnishings has announced its schedule of events for the upcoming fall High Point Market, offering a mix of educational sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities for design and retail professionals.
The events will take place during the Oct. 25–29 market in the Designer’s Theater on the third floor of the company’s showroom at Showplace.
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“This season’s curated selection of events reflects our commitment to the interior design community, which is an essential channel for our business and a driving force in the industry,” said Cameron Sellers, vice president of marketing at Hooker Furnishings. “Our inspired programming is designed to spark creativity with fresh ideas, CEU-accredited sessions, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities.
“Supporting the interior design community is important to Hooker Furnishings because designers bring the vision and insight that transform collections into inspired living spaces,” Sellers added.
Event highlights include a smartphone photography workshop, business and profitability panels, a Genius Bar demo and a CEU course on the psychology of interiors. Hooker Furnishings also will host daily lunches and late afternoon happy hours on its showroom balcony.
Schedule of events:
- Friday, Oct. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Designing for Escape: Interiors That Transport and Photography That Captures the Feeling
Moderators: Jessica Duce and Linda Holt
Workshop on designing vacation-inspired spaces and smartphone photography techniques for portfolios, social media and storytelling. - Sunday, Oct. 26, 10-11 a.m.
Lessons Learned and Profits Earned: Design Pros Share Their Business Journey and Path to Profitability
Moderator: Rick Campos, host of Design Biz Survival Guide podcast
Panelists: DuVäl Reynolds (DuVäl Design), Barette Widell and Christina Boschetti (Widell + Boschetti)
Discussion on lessons learned, profitability strategies and future vision in design businesses. - Sunday, Oct. 26, 2-3 p.m.
Genius Bar Demo
Presenters: LuAnn Nigara and her team
Demonstration of new tools at Studio Designer and Mydoma, highlighting the Connected Vendor program and featuring Hooker Furnishings products. - Monday, Oct. 27, 10-11 a.m.
Design, Bill, Repeat: Building a Financially Fit Studio
Moderator: LuAnn Nigara
Panelists: Brooke Stoll, Dalia Soles and DuVäl Reynolds
Conversation on financial strategies, systems, pricing, team dynamics and client communication for sustainable business growth. - Monday, Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m.
The Psychology of Interiors: How Design Shapes Mood and Productivity
CEU 108810-R2 – 2 credit hours
Instructor: Kat Schwartz, Sunbrella
Course covering tactile experience, fabric selection, lighting, color psychology and biophilic design in creating positive environments.
Hooker Furnishings, headquartered in Martinsville, Va., is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture sources. Its portfolio includes Hooker Furniture, Bradington-Young, HF Custom, Shenandoah Furniture, H Contract, Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality and Sunset West.
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