Dallas Market Center Announces Dallas Design Week Schedule for September 16-18

DALLAS – August 13, 2025 – Dallas Market Center, the largest open-daily design marketplace in the country, announces the schedule of events for their fall design event, Dallas Design Week, September 16–18, 2025. Dallas Design Week will feature top designer talent speaking on panels, plus opportunities to connect with leading editors and attend exclusive design events, including Dine + Design—presented by Sherwin-Williams and sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors—on Tuesday, September 16.

Dallas Design Week will welcome designers from across the country, as well as some of the most influential and celebrated names in the industry, including Javier Burkle, Paloma Contreras, Katie Davis, Chad Dorsey, Caroline Gidiere, Nina Magon, Doniphan Moore, Eric Ross, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet design authors during book signings with Chad Dorsey, Eric Ross, Paloma Contreras, and Caroline Gidiere, network with top design publication editors from Modern Luxury, LUXE Interior + Design, PaperCity, and Milieu, and meet members and learn more American Society of Interior Designers (ASID).

Dallas Design Week’s centerpiece event is Dine + Design, presented by Sherwin-Williams and sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors, on Tuesday, September 16. The 2026 Colormix® Anthology: Volume Two will present bold color narratives and design directions poised to influence interiors, architecture, and lifestyle. The immersive session will be led by Emily Kantz, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-William. An RSVP for Dine + Design is required. Seats are limited www.dallasmarketcenter.com/upcoming-markets/dallas-design-week/.

“Dallas Design Week reflects our commitment to inspiring and connecting with the design community,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Together with ArchLIGHT Summit and Total Home & Gift Market, Dallas Design Week delivers unmatched opportunities to discover new design resources, learn from top talent, and engage with industry leaders.”

New Design Resources to Inspire

Dallas Market Center continues to welcome new design resources and expansions across campus, with recent leasing activity in both the Interior Home + Design Center and the World Trade Center. In IHDC, Todd Morgenstern (IHDC 2F305) debuts a new showroom. The Gallery (1D202) welcomes new exhibitors Amber’s Pillow Party by C. Maddox (GL16), Arquitelar USA (GL86) and Crave Candle Company LLC (GL84), while Metcolors (GL02) expands. The Textile Salon (2F215) debuts Down Décor (TS5B), Prince of Scots (TS2), YourPillowman by Darell Matthews (TS8), and Post House (7B). Seniors by Design (WTC 555) opens a showroom in the World Trade Center while Noble Furnishings (formerly Noble Furniture) (WTC 6252) has relocated to a new showroom.

Daily Hospitalities

• 8:30 – 10:30 am - Designer Coffee Stop | IHDC 2F215 - Textile Salon
  Tuesday - Thursday
  Start your morning with a custom coffee in the Interior Home + Design Center's newest designer destination, Textile Salon. This 7,000-square-foot shared showroom features luxury brands of fine fabrics, trim, wallpaper, window and floor coverings, as well as decorative hardware.
• 9 - 9:30 am – The DMC Buyer Scoop | WTC 1 - Atrium
  Tuesday – Thursday
  Join us for tips and tricks on navigating Dallas Market Center. Whether you're a new buyer, new to Dallas, or haven't seen us in a while, this quick rundown of all things DMC is for you.

Tuesday, September 16

• 9 am – ArchLIGHT Summit Expo | TM 1 Atrium
  Tuesday - Wednesday
  ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects, and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals.
• 10 am - A Modern Luxury Editors Roundtable | IHDC 1 Wall Snobs Stage
  Sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors
  Pull up a chair and join Modern Luxury for an engaging roundtable where design takes center stage. In this intimate and interactive session, discuss how regional American aesthetics shape today’s most innovative residential, hospitality, and commercial interiors.
• 11 am - Intelligence by Design: How AI is Shaping Lighting, Architecture, and Everyday Workflows | TM 1 - Light Bites Stage
  CEU - 1 LU | 1 IDCEC
  Discover how VR, AR, and MR are transforming lighting design in this expert-led panel. Gain practical insights and inspiration to integrate digital visualization tools into your workflow—whether you're just getting started or ready to level up.
  Moderator: Jonathan Ayala | Co-Founder & Principal, The Lighting Exchange
  Panelists:
  • Carla Bukalski | MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal of Strategy & Operations, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD)
  • Lisa Reed | PE, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Reed Burkett Lighting Design
  • Ludovick (Ludo) Michaud | Vice President, VFX Creative Director, Corgan
  • Josh Miller | Manager, STRATVIZ - Acuity Brands
• 11 am - A Champagne Trend Vignette Viewing | WTC 1 Atrium
  Sponsored by Modern Luxury Interiors
  Before attending the Dine + Design Luncheon, enjoy some champagne, socialize, and explore inspiring vignettes from Dallas Market Center Exhibitors. Additionally, attendees can meet and converse with editors of Modern Luxury and Modern Luxury Interiors after their roundtable discussion.
• Noon – Dine + Design Luncheon & CEU Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Anthology Volume Two | WTC 11 Atrium
  Presented by Dallas Market Center |Sherwin-Williams | Modern Luxury Interiors
  Join us for an exclusive lunch event unveiling the much-anticipated 2026 Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Anthology: Volume Two — a visionary CEU presentation led by Emily Kantz, Color Marketing Manager at Sherwin-Williams. Discover the bold color narratives and design directions poised to influence interiors, architecture, and lifestyle in 2026 and beyond. This immersive session is crafted for designers who don’t follow trends — they set them.
  An RSVP is required to attend this CEU Luncheon. Click here to RSVP.
• 1 pm - Step by Step: A Designer’s Guide to Rugs & Flooring Resources | WTC 11 Atrium
  Presented by Dallas Market Center & Vacation Rental Design
  Join designer Jessica Duce for a guided showroom tour focused on sourcing rugs and flooring for residential, rental, and hospitality projects.
  Explore leading brands while gaining expert tips on materiality, sizing, customization, and value-driven design.
• 1:30 pm - Architecture + Entertainment = Architainment: The Burgeoning Phenomena of Experiential Environments | TM 1 - Light Bites Stage
  CEU - 1 LU | 1 IDCEC
  With streaming, gaming, and virtual reality at our fingertips, staying home has never been more tempting. To draw people out, designers are using entertainment lighting techniques to create immersive, interactive spaces. This session explores how lighting is transforming retail, museums, and commercial architecture to captivate and connect.
  Presenter: Steven Rosen | FIALD, IES, CEO, Available Light
• 2 pm - Ground Level Design: Process, Profitability, & Practicality for Rugs in Residential & Vacation Rental Design | WTC 102 – Feizy
  Presented by Feizy
  Get ready for some fun with sourcing pro Jessica Duce, founder of Vacation Rental Design Collective, Adrienne Faulkner of Faulkner Design Group, and David Euscher of Corgan and ASID National Chair. This high-energy panel is your backstage pass to the ins and outs of rug sourcing and how to be profitable with this must-have for all design projects.
  Panelists:
  • Jessica Duce | Vacation Rental Design Collective
  • Adrienne Faulkner | Faulkner Design Group
  • David Euscher | Corgan & ASID National Chair.
• 3:15 pm - Transforming Spaces: The Art of Wallpaper | IHDC 1D106 - Coco & Dash
  Presented by Coco & Dash | Schumacher
  This engaging session explores the relationship between design and wallpaper, offering insights into designer-installer collaboration and equipping designers with tools to create exceptional spaces.
  Moderators: Teddie & Courtney Garrigan | Co-Founders & Designers | Coco & Dash
  Panelists:
  • Javier Burkle | Owner & Principal Designer | Burkle Creative
  • Khuram Shazad | Founder & Owner |Twill Wallpaper Installations LTD Co.
• 4:30 pm - Runway to Rooms: The Fusion of Fashion + Interiors| Wall Snobs Stage
  Presented by Dallas Market Center | PaperCity | Hôtel Swexan
  A dynamic panel exploring how legacy fashion brands like Missoni are transforming interiors into immersive lifestyle experiences.
  Moderator: Billy Fong | Editor-in-Chief | PaperCity
  Panelists:
  • Melinda Clark | Director of Design | Harwood International
  • Nina Magon | Chief Executive Officer | Nina Magon, Inc.
  • Doniphan Moore | Principal | Doniphan Moore Interiors
  • Jenny B. Davis | Professor of Practice in Fashion Media | Southern Methodist University
• 6 pm - ArchLIGHT Summit Opening Night Reception Sponsored by CASAMBI | ArchLIGHT Summit Show Floor
  Join us as we celebrate the first night of the event with a hosted bar and a variety of great savory and sweet food selections to let you unwind after the full day on the trade show floor. This event is open to ALL attendees, exhibitors, speakers and partners participating in the ArchLIGHT Summit.
• 6:30 pm - High Style at Sunset: Dallas Market Center and PaperCity Presents Hôtel Swexan Designer Cocktail Hour with Missoni | Hôtel Swexan
  A design VIP invitation-only sunset soirée at Hôtel Swexan celebrates Missoni’s rooftop takeover with cocktails, conversation, and couture-caliber style.
  To learn more about becoming a VIP Interior Designer Buyer contact Ginger Hartford (mailto:ghartford@dallasmarketcenter.com)

Wednesday, September 17

• 9 am – ArchLIGHT Summit Expo | TM 1 Atrium
• Tuesday - Thursday
• ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects, and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals.

• 9 am - AI Workshop | TM 4826 - The SMART Center
  Continue the conversation from the Architectural Visualization Panel discussion with hands on experience with Artificial Intelligence

Workshop Leads:

• Carla Bukalski | MBA, PE, LC, LEED AP, Principal of Strategy & Operations, Reed Burkett Lighting Design (RBLD)
• Lisa Reed | PE, IALD, IES, LEED AP BD+C, Principal, Reed Burkett Lighting Design
• Ludovick (Ludo) Michaud | Vice President, VFX Creative Director, Corgan
• Josh Miller | Manager, STRATVIZ - Acuity Brands

• 9 am - Design Storytelling: Communicating the Value of Impactful Lighting Design | TM 1 - Light Bites Stage
  CEU – 1 LU
  Lighting design goes beyond fixture selection—it shapes environments, tells stories, and influences how people interact with a space. Designers must prioritize a human-centric approach and effectively communicate value to overcome challenges and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Speakers:

• Lily Meaker | Lighting Designer, The Lighting Practice
• Jonathan Hoyle | Principal, Director, The Lighting Practice

• 9:30 am – Power Up on the Patio| WTC 9009 Designer’s Patio
  Presented by Designer's Patio
  Charge up, connect, and get energized before a full day of events and showroom inspiration

• 10:45 am - Fresh Perspectives with Four Hands | WTC 9028 - Design Directions
  Presented by Design Directions
  Join Four Hands in the Design Directions Dallas Showroom for light bites, conversation, and a look at their latest and most inspired designs. Mingle with the Four Hands team and discover what’s next in their ever-evolving, trend-forward portfolio.

• 11 am - What I have Learned from the Lighting Masters | TM 1 - Light Bites Stage
  CEU - 1 LU
  With 40+ years of experience and mentorship from lighting pioneers like Raymond Grenald and Leslie Wheel, the speaker shares timeless design tips and industry insights. Additional wisdom from IALD and IES Fellows adds depth to this rich overview of lighting best practices.

Presenter: Chip Israel | FIALD, FIES, LC, LEED-AP, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Lighting Design Alliance

• Noon - Q&A with Chad Dorsey & Shannon Bowers | IHDC 1D111 - Visual Comfort & Co.
  Presented by Visual Comfort & Co. | MILIEU
  Join Visual Comfort & Co. for an enlightening conversation with Chad Dorsey, a Dallas interior designer, and MILIEU Editor-at-large Shannon Bowers, followed by a book signing of Chad's new book, Relaxed Luxury.

Panelists: Chad Dorsey; Shannon Bowers, MILIEU Editor-at-large

• 12:30 pm - Showroom Spectacular - ArchLIGHT Summit | TM 3&4
  Experience the Showroom Spectacular—an exciting afternoon filled with food, hospitality, live demonstrations, giveaways, docent tours, and other engaging attractions within the Dallas Market Center’s permanent lighting showrooms.
  Participating Showrooms: American Lighting, CSL/Hudson Valley Lighting Group, DALS, Electric Mirror, Eurofase, Hanover Lantern, Hunter Fans, Modern Forms, and Nora Lighting.

• 1:30 pm - The Designers' Guide to Lighting Tour | Meet outside IHDC 1D106 – Coco & Dash
  Join us for a curated lighting tour through the Trade Mart — explore top showrooms, spot fresh trends, and get insider sourcing tips from industry pros.

Tour Guides: Adam Glassman | Creative Director | Oprah Daily; Teddie Garrigan | Co-Founder & Designer | Coco & Dash; Courtney Garrigan | Co-Founder & Designer | Coco & Dash

• Happy Hour: Last Call Y’all – a grand celebration for IES, IALD Texas, and others| Eurofase Showroom - TM 4002
  Be a part of the culmination of our Showroom Spectacular event for a grand gathering, hosted by Eurofase, filled with joy and celebration!

Thursday, September 18

• 10 am - Elevating Design: Mastering the Workroom Process | IHDC 1D106 - Coco & Dash
  Presented by Coco & Dash
  An insightful conversation on strengthening designer-workroom collaboration to enhance craftsmanship, communication, and project success, followed by a book signing.

Moderator: Teddie & Courtney Garrigan
Panelist: Eric Ross | Lea Do, Custom Workroom Services

• Noon – Language of Lighting - Palecek | IHDC 1D201 – Palecek
  CEU - 1 LU

• 1:30 pm - Design with Soul: Craftsmanship & the Future of Brazilian Design | WTC 9002 - Conceito Brasil Design Group
  Presented by Conceito Brasil Design Group
  Discover how soulful design, nearshoring, and Brazilian craftsmanship are shaping the future of interiors. Join Conceito Brasil and special guests for a dynamic panel and Brazilian refreshments. A must-attend for designers seeking story-driven, globally inspired sourcing. Other special topics include tariffs, ethical sourcing, and sustainability

Panelists:

• Mauricio Galante | Council Member, District 1 Arlington, TX
• Michael Mendoza | Nearshoring Consultant & Strategic Advisor
• Natalie Reichert | Founder, Conceito Brasil Design Group

• 2:45 pm – Steeped in Style: Pattern, Print, and Provenance - The Heritage Revival in Modern Interiors
  Sip and explore the revival of heritage in interiors. This afternoon tea brings together top designers and legacy brands to discuss print, pattern, and timeless style in modern spaces.
  
  The first (50) guests to attend will receive a swag bag from Prince of Scots (IHDC 2F215-TS2) and enjoy a complimentary signing of Paloma Contrera's "The New Classic Home" and Caroline Gidiere's "Interiors for A Life in Good Taste."
  SEATING LIMITED

Moderator: Anne Lee Phillips | Design Writer, Editor, & Content Creator

Panelists:

• Katie Davis | Founder & Lead Designer | Katie Davis Design
• Caroline Gidiere | Interior Designer | Caroline Gidiere
• Paloma Contreras | President & Creative Director | Paloma Contreras Design

• 4:30 pm - From Reel to Room: The Cinematic Influence on Interior Design| IHDC 1D202 The Gallery
  Presented by Dallas Market Center & LUXE Interiors + Design
  Film has become a powerful muse for interior design. Luxe Interiors + Design’s Lara Hallock leads a conversation with top designers on how cinematic storytelling is shaping today’s spaces—from materials and lighting to branding and layout. Discover how film influences design across homes, hotels, and retail environments.

Moderator: Lara Hallock | Texas Homes Editor | Luxe Interiors + Design

Panelist: Karin Wiesel Holmes | Set Decorator; Kim Lewis | Founder & Creative Director | Kim Lewis Designs; Gin Braverman | Creative Director | Gin Design Group

• 5:30 pm - Golden Hour: Dallas Design Week Closing Soirée | Global Views (IHDC 1D209) & Surya & Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (IHDC 1D321)
• Presented by Dallas Market Center | Surya | Global Views | Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams LUXE Interiors + Design | ASID
• Enjoy curated cocktails, elevated ambiance, and editorial energy alongside industry insiders and design. With beautifully crafted furniture, inspiring conversation, and the design community’s best all in one space, this is the golden finale to a week steeped in style.

There will be great networking opportunities including the opportunity to meet Aaron Johnson, newly appointed Senior Vice President of Product Development at Global Views, as well as Luxe Interiors + Design editor Lara Hallock and featured Design Week panelists. Hosted in partnership with ASID as one of their exclusive member meet-ups, Golden Hour is your final stop for community, trend-forward inspiration, and stylish celebration.

Stage Sponsor for Design week is Wall Snobs; Platinum Sponsors for Design Week: Currey & Co and Unique Loom; and Diamond Sponsors: Buster+Punch, Dallas Rugs, Danny’s Fine Porcelain, Design Directions, Designer's Patio, Ethan & Associates, Game Rooms by Design, Game Room Furniture Partners, In-Detail, Kalalou, MC Studio, Pasha, Pooky, Shadow Catchers, Uttermost, and Visual Comfort.

Media Sponsors for Design Week: Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, and PaperCity.

A special thanks to our program partners for their collaboration during Dallas Design Week—ASID, Hôtel Swexan, Missoni, and Sherwin-Williams.

Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new hotel options to support a range of buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $139 per night. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling 214-744-7444.

Happening concurrently with Dallas Design Week are Total Home & Gift Market (Sept 16-18) and ArchLIGHT Summit (Sept 16-17). The Total Home & Gift Market allows designers to find inspiration and resources in the Interior Home + Design Center, multiple floors of the World Trade Center, and the Trade Mart. ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event for lighting designers, specifiers, interior designers, and architects, has CEU sessions and events relevant to interior designers.

For upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center mobile app. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.