82\\ Inside High Point by Design: A Year-Round Haven for Creativity and Collaboration With Jane Dagmi

Exciting news for the design industry! High Point by Design is revolutionizing the way interior designers experience High Point. In today's episode, I share my captivating conversation with Jane Dagmi, the managing director of High Point by Design (HPXD). She shares her journey into the design industry, from her early days at Country Living magazine to her role at High Point by Design. She discusses the mission of HPXD and how it supports High Point as a year-round design destination. Jane also highlights the benefits of visiting High Point off-season, the opportunities for students and design enthusiasts, and the exciting events and initiatives planned for the future. Jane also unveils plans for HPXD, including exclusive events like the Vacation Rental Design Summit and initiatives to promote inclusivity in design, such as exploring the correlation between design and autism. With HPXD, designers gain access to a supportive community, tailored experiences, and invaluable resources to fuel their passion for design. If you are a designer looking for inspiration and resources to improve your craft, you won't want to miss this episode. Featured Guest: Jane Dagmi is the managing director for ⁠High Point by Design⁠, a nonprofit organization that champions High Point as a year-round destination for design and creativity by uniting and promoting the city's rich creative and manufacturing ecosystem. A storyteller, educator, and design enthusiast, Jane was a career journalist and magazine editor before taking on this role in 2022. Her most recent editorial role was as Editor-in-Chief of Designers Today magazine. Beginning there in 2018, she revitalized the struggling publication. She gave it a fresh spin and built a design community around it. Her first foray into magazines was at Country Living magazine in the 90s, and it was there that she attended her first High Point market. After making more than 20 subsequent trips as a visitor, she relocated there with her partner in 2019 and enjoys being part of the city's changing landscape. Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode: Discover how High Point by Design, a nonprofit organization, is revolutionizing the design industry  Explore the diverse offerings of High Point by Design, from its curated showrooms to its innovative events like the Vacation Rental Design Summit Get a sneak peek into HPXD's plans, including initiatives to promote inclusivity in design and special events that cater to diverse interests within the design community Check out the show notes >>> Inside High Point by Design: A Year-Round Haven for Creativity and Collaboration With Jane Dagmi NEXT STEPS: Curious about your design style? Take the Quiz: Find Your Perfect Interior Design Style Interior Designer!! Take the QUIZ and Find Out What Type of Interior Designer You Should Be! Grab your freebies: Your Roadmap to a Career in Interior Design 3 Things I Wish I had known when I Started my Career Join the Design Mentor to kickstart a successful career in interior design! Check out the best books every interior designer should have here. Enroll in Business of Design with Kimberly Seldon or DesignYou with Tobi Fairley today to scale your interior design business! Email me at podcast@rwarddesign.com if you have suggested topics DM me on Instagram at @rwarddesign if you have a burning question Leave me a rating and review! Click here.  Visit my website at rwarddesign.com to learn more about my services Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...