DESIGNER'S GUILD EVENT SERIES
the Design Future Unveiled
AI, Insights & Influencers at HDG Event!
ATLANTA, GA
An Afternoon of Inspired Content & Connecting
Join Home Design Guild for an afternoon at ADAC with an ALL-STAR line up including Luann Nigara, Veranda's Editor in Chief, Steele Marcoux, StyleBlueprint Founder, Liza Graves, Entertaining Maven, Lydia Menzies, AI for Interiors and Personality Expert, Shannon Ward from ColorWorks.
Take the time to invest in yourself today, to reap future rewards.
NOTE: All guests who RSVP by August 8 will be entered into a drawing to receive one of 25 complimentary three-book signed series by Luann Nigara
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
ADAC
Presentation Room |1st Floor Atrium
351 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE,
Atlanta Georgia 30305
FEATURED DISCUSSIONS
Expert talk
Is your Interior Design Firm Making Money?
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The top 3 systems you need to be profitable, from client acquisition to project completion.
Panel Discussion
from the editors & Experts
Pro tips for forming relationships with editors & getting your projects featured.
Moderator: LuAnn Nigara, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, Author
Steele Marcoux, Editor in Chief, Veranda
Liza Graves, Founder, StyleBlueprint
Sande Beck, Interior Designer, Sande Beck Design
Lydia Menzies, Founder, Lydia Menzies Celebrates
Alison Lewis, Founder, Alison Leigh Lewis Public Relations
EXPERT TALK
CEU: The Future of Design with AI
Stephanie Lindsey & Jessica Nelson
Explore the latest AI tools transforming interior design. Discover how to use AI to enhance creativity, improve workflows, and increase project impact.
EXPERT TALK
Unlocking Your Designer Superpower
Shannon M. Ward, Executive Coach
Learn the Super Power of identifying your client's personality type and unlock valuable insights on how understanding personality types can help you foster trust, minimize stress, and communicate more effectively. Presented by Shannon M. Ward, M.A., President of ColorWorks, Master Trainer, Executive Coach and Author.
Happy Hour: Hosted by Designer carpets
Mingle & Mix
Book SigningS
Please see email follow up post RSVP for book pre-purchase option, on site purchase also available.
Veranda's Designer Secrets, Editor in Chief, Steele Marcoux
The Supper Club, Lydia Menzies, Founder of Lydia Menzies Celebrates
DESIGNER AFTERNOON AGENDA
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
10 P.M. - 4 P.M.
ADAC, Presentation Room | 1st Floor Atrium
351 Peachtree Hills Avenue NE, Atlanta Georgia 30305
10:00 AM OPTIONAL CEU: The Future of Design with AI, Presented by AI for Interiors
11:00 AM EXPERT TALK: Unlocking Your Designer Superpower, Presented by ColorWorks Group
12:00 PM LUNCH: An Introduction to Home Design Guild
1:00 PM EXPERT TALK: Is your Interior Design Firm Making Money? Presented by LuAnn Nigara
2:00 PM FROM THE EDITORS & EXPERTS: Pro tips for forming relationships with editors and getting your projects featured.
3:00 PM: HAPPY HOUR MIXER: Designer Carpets, Suite 215, ADAC
Wellspring Living Presentation by CEO, Christian Murphy
Book Signing with Steele Marcoux, Veranda's latest book, Designer Secrets
Book Signing with Lydia Menzies, The Supper Club
Jewelry Pop Up with Parker Kennedy Living
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