Technology Designer Magazine at High Point Market 2026
A new world of opportunity awaits interior designers in the exciting world of Performance Homes. These healthy, resilient, sustainable and decarbonized residences are in demand, and the market optimization is being driven by the luxury homeowner. Now is the time for leading designers to build their knowledge base and gain experience. Architects, Builders, Engineers and Technology Designers are leading the movement in Performance Home design and construction. There’s a seat at the table for you, too!
Technology Designer Magazine is bringing a series of informative conversations to High Point Market that will explore how you can expand your business and reach new clients in the world of Performance Homes. This immersive showcase will give you the opportunity to become a market leader, recommending healthy, innovative solutions and experiences for your clients.
Session One | Sunday April 26, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.
Heliotropic Window Treatments: Inspired by Nature
Be among the first designers to specify this amazing window treatment innovation and gain market insights with an introduction into the magical world of heliotropic window treatments. Just as a sunflower follows the sun throughout the day, a process known as heliotropism, so do heliotropic shading products as today’s state-of-the-art window treatments. This is a conversation you want to be a part of, Inspired by Nature!
Join Nikki Watson, the owner of The Design Quad, recognized for creating spaces that balance style, warmth and livability, in conversation with Clint Childress, Market Director at Draper at Home. Clint has 26 years of experience in the window covering field at Draper. Working with suppliers of fabrics, motors and components, Clint has overseen product development, material selection, and market focuses for Draper’s residential division. He has collaborated with design teams to provide unique shading solutions for organizations such as The Metropolitan Museum, The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Google, Apple, Harvard and more.
Session Two | Sunday April 26, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Using Home Technology to Your Design Advantage
Effortless technology is the way to create a truly luxurious experience for your clients while supporting your specific aesthetic vision. There are new home technology tools that enhance how your clients feel about their home, and in their spaces. Moreover, the newest offerings help redefine your scope and worth. Our expert panelists will discuss several tools and methods that allow designers to either carefully feature or completely hide the technology elements that homeowners interact with daily. Learn how to find local technology partners that respect the design process and your leadership, while supporting and enhancing wellness, comfort and security in the home.
Join noted Interior Designer David Santiago, along with Scott Foco from acclaimed architectural audio company Sonance, and Giles Sutton from one of the world’s foremost automation and control company, Crestron.
Session Three | Monday April 27, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.
Outdoor Entertainment Design Trends
Outdoor spaces deserve the same level of care, creativity and intention as the interiors they connect to. Effortless, elegant outdoor entertaining takes careful planning and involves multiple trades. Smart designers need to keep up with the latest trends so they can control the design vision and budget consideration on behalf of their client. You’ll come away with a better feel for sustainable, resilient designs that combine performance and elegance with thoughtful design that create spaces that foster connection and serve as a canvas for memorable gatherings.
Join Christopher Grubb, the President and Founder of Arch-Interiors Design Group in Beverly Hills and recognized as one of the top 50 designers in the country, in conversation with Peter Sepesi, Vice President of Sales at Coastal Source, who collaborates with interior designers, architects and builders to help their clients extend the comfort and sophistication of indoor design to the outdoors.
Session Four | Monday April 27, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.
Luxury Intelligent Lighting Design
Discover how to increase your scope and reputation in the luxury residential market with a conversation about the latest in lighting design trends for indoor and outdoor spaces. The many layers of modern lighting include color tuning technology that accentuates furnishings and artwork, dim-to-warm lighting that creates soft, cozy evening scenes, and tunable white lighting for task areas like kitchens and home offices. In combination with decor accent lighting, comprehensive whole-home intelligent lighting is the foundation of any interior designer’s offerings.
Join Sharon Sherman, the Founder of Thyme and Place Design and National Kitchen and Bath Association 2025 Person of the Year in conversation with Bryan Biga from HK Lighting who has been instrumental in driving product adoption and educational outreach to the design-build community.
