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“State of the Industry” with Wildwood and BOH
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“State of the Industry” with Wildwood and BOH
Oct 26, 2024 | High Point | Charlotte Photography
“State of the Industry” with Wildwood and BOH

On Saturday, October 26 during High Point fall market, more than 50 designers gathered in Wildwood Home’s showroom on North Hamilton Street to learn about how others in the trade charge, budget for salaries and find qualified employees.

In a conversation moderated by Business of Home editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen, Interior Talent principal Ken Roberts and Pearl Collective co-founder Erin Weir presented the findings from the recently completed 2024 Interior Design Business Survey. Rounded out by designer Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, the panel offered a first look at the data and resources designers need to drive smart business decisions now and into the future. The conversation touched on design business trends, hiring, financial challenges and future plans, and how to apply these state-of-the-industry findings to your business. 

“I’m so proud to partner with Pearl Collective and Interior Talent on this annual survey,” says Petersen. “I truly believe that this type of data is essential for industry growth. It allows us to take the temperature of the industry on pressing topics like fees, salaries and competing for talent in today’s marketplace, and offers a detailed real-time snapshot of how designers are working today.”

“I’m so grateful to Wildwood for its support of the industry, and for creating space for important conversations like this one,” she continues.

“The heart of our success is the strength of our partnership and our commitment to supporting the interior design community,” said Wildwood’s Whit Barnes.

Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas
Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas
Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas
Kaitlin Petersen
Kaitlin Petersen
Kaitlin Petersen
Erin Weir
Erin Weir
Erin Weir
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Wildwood's Whit Barnes welcomed attendees
Wildwood's Whit Barnes welcomed attendees
Wildwood's Whit Barnes welcomed attendees
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Kaitlin Petersen, Dennese Guadeloupe Rojas, Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Ken Roberts and Erin Weir
Designers listening to the conversation on the state of the industry
Designers listening to the conversation on the state of the industry
Designers listening to the conversation on the state of the industry
Ken Roberts from Interior Talent presented findings from the 2024 Interior Design Business Survey
Ken Roberts from Interior Talent presented findings from the 2024 Interior Design Business Survey
Ken Roberts from Interior Talent presented findings from the 2024 Interior Design Business Survey
More than 50 designers attended the event in the Wildwood shoroom
More than 50 designers attended the event in the Wildwood shoroom
More than 50 designers attended the event in the Wildwood shoroom
The State of the Industry panel was held at Wildwood's showroom
The State of the Industry panel was held at Wildwood's showroom
The State of the Industry panel was held at Wildwood's showroom
The event was held at Wildwood's showroom on North Hamilton Street
The event was held at Wildwood's showroom on North Hamilton Street
The event was held at Wildwood's showroom on North Hamilton Street
More than 50 designers attended the panel in Wildwood's showroom
More than 50 designers attended the panel in Wildwood's showroom
More than 50 designers attended the panel in Wildwood's showroom