Continuing education is one of our favorite parts of the job—what’s new, noteworthy, and back in style? Attending shows, seminars, and events is the best way to stay informed on all of the above, and High Point market in North Carolina is one of the best opportunities to learn… and have some fun along the way.
The PWID team gathered with fellow designers for a multi-day design adventure. And with Paige being the planner she is, that included plenty of epic dining reservations, area activities, and speaker panels that all combined to leave us with lasting takeaways in design and beyond. Here’s what we learned.
Seminars & Showrooms
High Point Market gathered together industry greats, from prominent interior designers to media mavens, builders, and vendors from all areas. When browsing the showrooms, we were able to connect with our friends at Materials Works, Thibaut, Pooky Lighting, Worlds Away, Julian Chichester, and King Hickory.
On Monday, we attended a seminar called Financial Mastery in Design & Construction: Budgeting, Pricing, and Profitability. The session was led by podcast hosts Luann Nigara and Brad Leavitt, plus designers and builders, all talking about how they work together to prioritize budgets and finances in a design project. We resonated hard with this one — staying on target is hugely important for us and our clients, and it’s impactful to see many aspects of the industry sharing the stage for a common goal.
Beyond the Show
One extra fun aspect of High Point Market is the nightly live music. Taking center stage at this year’s show were Gabby Barrett and Sister Sledge. High Point, North Carolina, is home to tons of lovely restaurants we knew we couldn’t miss—we thoroughly enjoyed dinners in Downtown High Point and Katherine Brasserie.
High Point Market was a hop, skip, and a flight away from Nashville. Upon arrival in Raleigh, we checked into the Courtyard by Marriott in Winston-Salem and headed to night one of our four-night adventure, filled with beautiful places and exciting ideas.
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