The traditional business of interior design has been disrupted by a rapidly growing range of competitors out to steal market share from designers’ elite clientele. The most recent ASID Interior Design Outlook and State of the Industry report tellingly reveals the current harsh reality of the interior design industry. While the number of designers and design firms […]
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Chris Ramey, president of The Home Trust International, and I just wrapped up a survey among over 500 professionals working in the design and luxury home industry. While I have yet to begin our analysis, I am sure the findings will provide powerful insights and direction for design professionals and luxury home businesses. One thing […]
The Home Trust International Names Pamela Danziger a Leader in Luxury + Design
The Home Trust International has named Pamela N. Danziger, Unity Marketing, to its prestigious panel of “Leaders in Luxury + Design.” She is recognized for her leadership in market research serving the luxury home furnishings industry. Founded in 2012, the Palm Beach-based The Home Trust International is an invitation-only network of companies that brings together […]
How The Main Dish Succeeds in the Challenged Tableware Market
The tableware industry is facing many challenges that have overcome, or threaten to do so, many industry players. As a mature industry, it faces: Slow organic growth, Disruptive retailers, both online and brick-and-mortar, offering a seemingly endless supply of perfectly acceptable dinnerware options for less, and Brides forgoing tabletop on their registries in favor of […]
What’s Missing in the Interior Design Industry? In a Word, BRANDING!
In preparation for my September 12 talk at the New York International Carpet Show (NYICS) on Trend Insights: What Consumers Are Looking for Now!, I have been digging into the interior design industry, one that leads the consumer market in home design trends. ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) just released a new state of […]