Suites At Market Square - T-928, Top Floor Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line) Neighborhood: Market Square & Elm Corporate Phone: 202.546.3240

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ASID(American Society of Interior Designers)

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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is the design industry’s only association representing all sectors of design. Through its programs, networks, and advocacy, ASID serves all those who are a part of the interior design profession and practice. ASID thrives on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. As a leader in shared conversations around topics that matter in design, from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability, ASID showcases the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide. ASID is committed to broadening the impact for the future of design in all of the places we work, play, and heal. Learn more at asid.org.

8:30am - 12pm, April 25

ASID Designing Well Showroom Tour

Social Essentials for Living - 111 N. Wrenn St. Shuttle Stop: 25 (Red Line) Neighborhood: Downtown Main Shuttle Stop: 25 (Red Line)

Start your High Point Market experience with ASID. Join us for an exclusive, ASID-hosted tour featuring top showrooms across lighting, furniture, rugs, and accessories. Get insider tips, meet makers, influencers & industry leaders, and gain hands-on inspiration. This free tour is your gateway to unparalleled networking and design insights-but spots are limited! Application and approval required. Host: Nicole Culler, ASID Allied, House of Culler


12pm - 1pm, April 26

Lighting Beyond Specification: The Rise of Designer-Led Customization

Educational Varaluz Showroom Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 29 (Red Line)

Lighting is no longer just selection — it’s strategy. Join ASID and Varaluz for a forward-looking conversation drawing on the ASID 2026 Trends Outlook report. Together, we’ll explore customization, collaboration, and the evolving role of designers in shaping the products they specify.

Speakers: Ron Henderson, Khoi Vo


1:30pm - 2:30pm, April 26

Pricing, Profit, and Practice: Benchmarking the Interior Design Business

Educational IHFC - IH212, Commerce, Floor 1 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)

Presented in partnership with Business of Home (BOH) and Interior Talent, this session is built around newly analyzed industry benchmarking research. The presentation explores how today’s interior design firms are structuring their businesses—from pricing strategies and product markups to staffing models, revenue benchmarks, and operational practices.The session draws from the Interior Design Business Practices: Survey Findings & Insights Report, which compiles critical industry data including: • Economic conditions impacting design firms • Current business challenges • Fee structures & markups • Staffing, salaries, & commissions • Talent acquisition & succession planning • A business operations checklist for residential design practices

Speakers: Christi Barbour, Khoi Vo, Kenneth Roberts


10am - 11am, April 27

The Art of Elevated Living: ASID’s 2026 Outlook

Educational IHFC C448 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 1 (Green Line)

Join ASID and Uttermost for a forward-looking conversation on what’s next in design - and what it means for your practice. Drawing from ASID’s 2026 Trends Outlook report, this session explores expressive, personality-driven interiors, elevated craftsmanship, and design rooted in purpose and performance. Moderated by ASID, leading designers will translate these insights into actionable ideas for today’s high-end residential and hospitality projects.

Speakers: Khoi Vo, Joni Burden, Ale Dunphy, Ashley Coe