August Adventures

Protecting the Business Behind the Design: Leah Check on Insurance, Risk, and Peace of Mind
For many Interior Designers, insurance falls into the category of business tasks they know they need to handle, but would rather not spend much time thinking about. Leah Check of DSAinsure understands why.

Big Things Are Coming to the DSA Community
We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and the DSA Professional Member experience is getting even better.
With the launch of DSA Connect+, Pro Members now have a dedicated space to connect with fellow designers, exchange ideas, stay up to date on DSA news and events, and access exclusive opportunities right from their phones.
But that was only the beginning.
We’re also working on an exciting update to the DSA Pro area, creating a more streamlined home for the tools, resources, industry insights, and member benefits you need to grow your business and stay connected to the profession.
Our goal is simple: make your DSA membership easier to navigate, more valuable, and more connected. Whether you’re looking for a resource, catching up on industry news, or connecting with your design community.
There’s much more to come, and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on. Stay tuned!

DSA Insider: Design Topics, Events and Fresh Reads
Design Topic & Trends
Is the Future of Home Actually Less Tech?
“Maybe the ultimate luxury is less techonology instead of more.” —Amy Astley, AD’s Global Editor
As AI and smart technology become increasingly embedded in our lives, Architectural Digest and WIRED are asking a different question: How much technology do we actually want at home? From a growing desire for analog spaces to designers taking on the role of bringing the “human touch” back to interiors, the future of home may be less about smarter spaces and more about spaces that simply feel better to live in.
Explore what AD and WIRED predict for the future of home.
Upcoming Events:
August 19-22 | High Point, NC
High Point is heating up! The HPxD Summer Sizzle Sale returns this August with incredible finds from leading names in furniture, lighting, textiles, antiques, and more—all at can’t-miss discounts. Shop the Design District, uncover something special, and join the HPxD community for a little summer fun along the way.

Fresh Reads:
The Summer House: Lakeside Cottages, Seaside Retreats, and Country Idylls
Escape to the summer house—where screen doors stay open, days move a little slower, and indoor-outdoor living takes center stage. In The Summer House, design journalist Jaci Conry takes readers inside 12 distinctive retreats across the Northeast, from Sister Parish’s beloved Maine getaway to Ken Fulk’s Provincetown escape. Consider this your invitation to soak up a little more summer.
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