Seminars and on design from manufacturers, architecture and design representatives and marketing professionals are increasing. Other singular retail stores that are upscale in nature but priced to respond directly to cost conscious customers are on the rise across the country. Local retailers are promoting design expertise in collaboration with local designers. Increased interest in industry publications means people are responding in record numbers to feature their homes and offices. Exciting new domestic publications have been launched and international publications such as Form are making their way to the United States.
Creativity now happens on every level.
However, all these changes will strengthen us and give others a sense that our creative energy is not to be taken for granted. We will rise to the occasion as the seasoned design professionals we are. Challenges and changes are meant to raise the level of those who embrace them. OBD is a national professional association of industrial, interior, fashion and graphic designers. She holds a degree in architecture from Howard University and is founder and principal of Stallworth Design Studios.