Navigating High Point Market like a Pro: Expert Advice from DesignDash's Laura and Melissa
Easing Through the Hustle and Bustle: A Designer's Guide to Crushing High Point Market
Here's the thing about High Point Market - it's bustling, it's expansive, and oh boy oh boy, it's a hotspot for creative chaos. But fear not, my design-loving friend! We've got the insider secrets from the design industry's power duo, Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove, straight from their episode on the DesignDash podcast. Wine not? Let's dive in!
Strategizing Your Design Discovery Expedition
- Mission First, Map Later: You're not just calling a rhyming cab here, you're on a creative quest! Understand your goals, break the campus into zones, and let that be your compass. A student's map won't cut it; you need a well-equipped strategy to stay on track.
- Unite for Strength: Either flying solo or with a team - guided tours (like Insider Tours) are your golden ticket. Their structure will keep you on track, and you'll forge connections while discovering trends.
- The App Life: Sure, use the High Point Market app to help you plan, but don't get sucked into over-scheduling. Leave room for those aha moments of inspiration.
- Vendor Intros are Your New Besties: Work with vendor reps to target new introductions and get those cameras rolling for fresh content to show your clients.
- No Fancy Pants Required: Avoid stressing about fancy photography gear. Linda Holt's phone-based techniques are what your instagram-worthy snaps needed. No need to hire Napoleon Dynamite's uncle to snap your pics.
- Attire for the Long Haul: Fashion starts from the ground up - invest in comfortable, stylish shoes that'll carry your strut through the miles of exhibitions.
- Community is Everything: Join forces with communities like DesignDash to stay informed, inspired, and connected. Being a part of a supportive network fuels your creative fire!
Time to Reflect:
- What's the one thing pushing your attendance at Market this season - sourcing, networking, inspiration, or something else entirely?
- What's the best way to document your visit to serve both your clients and future self?
- Who are the prodigious minds you wish to meet or learn from while you're there, and how can you be strategic about forming those connections?
Sharing the Post-Market Afterglow:
One week after High Point Market, what are the moments that you'll remember most? Describe the moment when you felt most inspired, connected, or creatively recharged. Then, jot down three ways you'll carry that energy into your next project, or your next sojourn to High Point.
So there you have it - a fresh take on the DesignDash podcast's insights for conquering the buzzing, beautiful chaos that is High Point Market. Light up the design world, cha-ching!
- Amidst the hustle and bustle of High Point Market, the design community gathered insights from the DesignDash podcast, with Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove, on how to navigate effectively and make the most of their visit.
- Following their guide, design enthusiasts can leverage the power of group tours, map their route, connect with vendor reps, and document their experiences, all aimed at fostering creativity and fostering connections within the community.
- As the design community converges on High Point Market, sharing their experiences, lessons learned, and moments of inspiration becomes essential, enriching the home-and-garden, travel, news, and lifestyle discourse, influencing the future of interior design trends.
