The star-studded keynote presentations begin on day two of High Point Market.
Get Published: Insights from a Home and Design Editor 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Getting your new project published is easier than you think—if you know the insider secrets, that is. Join Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's home and design editor, Patricia Sheridan, for an informative seminar on how to get your design projects into pages nationwide. Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St., 110
DESIGN VIEWPOINTS/KEYNOTES SERIES Transformative Design: The Power of Design and Preservation to Reshape Communities 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Paula Wallace, president and founder of the Savannah College of Art and Design, is on hand to tell the story of SCAD's award-winning built environment, illuminating the school’s rise as the world's preeminent art and design university through the unique preservation and design projects undertaken across its global campuses. From Savannah and Atlanta, to Lacoste, France, and Hong Kong, SCAD has reimagined higher education and career preparation, and redefined the communities in which its students live and learn. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID. Complimentary boxed lunch will be provided. (0.1 CEU) High Point Theatre, Transportation Terminal, 210 E. Commerce Ave.
The Best Decorating Trend Is Profitability 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. In this information-packed and lively talk, designer Billy Ceglia will talk about how to focus on return on investment and profit margins, as much as fabrics and furnishings, and he provides easy-to-follow tips for how designers can refocus their businesses for success. Q&A to follow. Alden Parkes Seminar Room, 200 N. Hamilton St., 110
Q&A with Alexa Hampton and Eddie Ross 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Join Alexa Hampton and Eddie Ross, where the duo will answer your design questions and share their favorite looks for fall. One lucky guest will win $500 to home furnishings site, The Mine! The Mine, Suites at Market Square, 200 W. Commerce Ave., M-7045
What Every Designer Needs to Know: How To Up Your Marketing Game 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Traditional Home editor Tori Mellott leads this Chairish-sponsored discussion on helping designers level up their marketing efforts. Blogger, author, designer and social media expert Justina Blakeney and author and stylist Anne Sage will discuss their approaches to press, photography and social media. Antique & Design Center, 316 W. Commerce Ave., Chairish Lounge and Lecture Room, Mezzanine Level
KEYNOTE SERIES Big Picture, Small Details: Why We Sweat the Small Stuff, Featuring Drew and Jonathan Scott 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Entrepreneurs, TV personalities and New York Times–best-selling authors Drew and Jonathan Scott discuss the critical connection between building a global brand while never losing focus on the details. From the launch of their first business at age 7 to the creation of their five top-rated television shows, and the development of their massive Scott Living home goods program, hear directly from the brothers about how their passion for details has been a common thread among all of their personal and professional achievements. Book signing to follow. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and sponsored by Scott Living. High Point Theatre, Transportation Terminal, 210 E. Commerce Ave.
Viva La Vintage: Everything You Need to Know About On-Trend Vintage Finds 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Vintage experts from Chairish will share analysis and insights on what’s selling, where and why, with Noel Fahden, vice president of merchandising, and Marisa Marcantonio, director of trade relations, who will discuss the results from the brand’s newest trend report and designer survey. Antique & Design Center, 316 W. Commerce Ave., Chairish Lounge and Lecture Room, Mezzanine Level
Jamie Drake, Master of Design 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Join Theodore Alexander for an intimate event with cocktails and canapés celebrating design icon Jamie Drake, his latest collection for the brand and his newly expanded showroom space. RSVP or call 336-885-5005. Theodore Alexander, 229 W. Russell Ave.
A Celebration of Art and Design 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Stop by to enjoy a celebration of art and design, featuring the latest collections from Bernhardt Interiors and original artwork from SOCO Gallery. Sponsored by Bernhardt Furniture and Galerie magazine. Bernhardt Furniture, IHFC, 210 E. Commerce Ave., Design Center, D601
Madcapalooza 6 p.m. Madcap Cottage celebrates the launch of its made-in-America upholstery collection with Chapter 3 Furniture. Also worth celebrating is a brand-new wallpaper collection from York Wallcoverings and an art program with York's RM division. Sip, mix, mingle and dance as you savor Madcap Cottage’s whimsical creations. Chapter 3 Furniture, Center Point on Hamilton, 401 S. Hamilton St., 110