Lightovation Design + Build Day Debuts in June
Expanded audience and dynamic programming for design and architecture professionals
DALLAS – April 14, 2025 – Dallas Market Center announces the debut of Design + Build Day at Lightovation featuring exclusive, tailored programming for the interior design and architecture community on Tuesday, June 17. Building on the success of Interior Designer Preview Day, the newly expanded Design + Build Day welcomes architects, builders, and designers for a full day of inspiration and education. The program includes panel presentations, showroom tours, and expert-led sessions getting a first look at the latest in lighting and design innovations inside the largest marketplace in North America for residential lighting.
“This expanded day for a wider audience elevates the experience and promotes the collaborative relationship between lighting brands, designers, architects and builders,” said Cindy Morris, President and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “We are thrilled to bring together the entire community under one roof to explore what’s next in lighting and home innovation.”
Design + Build Day is free to attend for qualified trade professionals. Registration is now open at https://dallasmarketcenter.com/markets/markets.aspx?m=1778.
Events
Participants can look forward to a day filled with design-focused education, trend tours, expert panels, and exclusive networking opportunities—plus a first look at the newest products and styles debuting at Lightovation. The day of education will conclude with AfterGlow: A Design + Build Progressive happy hour. A full schedule will be announced soon.
Spark Magazine: Summer Issue
More than 50,000 customers will receive the summer issue of Spark magazine, the stylish pre-market publication highlighting trends, what’s new inside the market center, and insights from makers and influencers. For June, the magazine focuses on top lighting trends featuring natural materials including stone, Palm Beach versus Palm Springs design style, and design trends for the home, along with features and profiles exploring gift and fashion. The magazine is available at market and on the Dallas Market Center website.
Unmatched Hotel Offers
Dallas Market Center partner hotels are offering new, lower rates to support buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $123/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.
In addition to Design + Build Day, designers are invited to attend Lightovation, June 18-21, which will feature new products, inspiring events, educational sessions, and celebrations with industry professionals and the of the best in the business of lighting.
Additional information about the largest residential lighting show in North America is available on the Lightovation page of the Dallas Market Center website. Keep up with the latest developments by following the #Lightovation and #dallasmarket hashtags on social media, visiting the Lightovation Facebook Page and joining the Lightovation - Lighting Industry Discussion Group on Facebook.
For future 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, Instagram, and the DMC Daily Dose.
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in lighting, home décor, furniture, gifts, and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year. The Dallas Market Center website is available at dallasmarketcenter.com.
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