The High Point Market Authority, in partnership with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), has set the schedule for its educational seminar series for the Fall High Point Market (Oct. 22-26).

The Design Viewpoints Series (DVS) will take place Oct. 22-24 at the High Point Theatre, next to the Transportation Terminal in downtown High Point.

This Market, all four sessions will provide insight on the rapidly growing aging-in-place movement. The series will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 22, with an exclusive preview of the ASID-sponsored Public Broadcasting documentary, Thriving in Place: Designing Your Best Life, Now and Later. Following the preview, ASID CEO Randy Fiser will continue the conversation with the host of the documentary and Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt People’s Design Award winner Marianne Cusato. The three additional seminars will provide additional insight on how designers can align themselves with this growing market sector.

The Design Viewpoints Series sessions are free to interior designers and retailers attending Fall Market. Designers can earn up to 0.4 IDCEC-approved continuing education units (CEUs) by attending the program.

In a 2014 survey conducted by AARP’s Public Policy Institute (PPI), 87% of the 4,500 respondents aged 50 and over indicated their preference to remain in their homes and communities as they age. Given the sheer size of this demographic — Oxford Journal cites a 135% increase in this U.S. population segment from 2000 to 2050 — the aging in place movement will bring new design challenges and economic opportunities to the interior design and home furnishings industries.

“This is an exciting opportunity for buyers coming to High Point Market to expand their knowledge of a segment that could have an immediate impact on their businesses,” said Tom Conley, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority.

“We expect rapid growth in the aging-in-place movement within the next decade,” Fiser said. “It is a fascinating area to research, and we are excited to share what we’ve learned during High Point Market.”

Topics and speakers for the Fall 2016 Design Viewpoints Series include:

Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW SCREENING - Thriving in Place: Designing Your Best Life, Now & Later with Panel Discussion
Kick off the Design Viewpoints Series with a preview of the Public Broadcasting documentary, Thriving in Place: Designing Your Best Life, Now and Later. Designing your life – where and how you live and work – helps to ensure the results suit your needs. People want longevity, good quality of life, beautiful design and style, and sometimes, meaningful encore careers. Thriving in Place delivers inspiration, resources, and support for all. The preview screening will be paired with a panel discussion to include host of the documentary and Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt People’s Design Award winner Marianne Cusato and ASID CEO Randy Fiser. Presented by ASID and the High Point Market Authority. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 CEU.

Sunday, Oct. 23, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Color & Paint in Environments for the Aging
Color perception changes as a result of aging or disease. During this session, Fran Ducharme, Brand Ambassador for Benjamin Moore & Co., will examine the various types of common care environments available for the elderly and will discuss the application of low- or zero-VOC, durable, high-quality paint and appropriate color use to facilitate quality of life in all environments for the aging. Presented by ASID and the High Point Market Authority. Complimentary breakfast buffet begins at 8:30am. 0.1 CEU.

Sunday, Oct. 23, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Livable Design: The Evolution of the Home Environment
The term “livable design” broadly refers to the concept that ideally, all design — products, technologies and the built environment — should serve the broadest range of people, regardless of mobility, age, gender or physical stature, without adaptation or specialized features. Livable design is not a design style but rather an orientation to design that is focused on the end user. Kerrie Kelly, ASID, CAPS, design director for Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, will present on a variety of fixtures, finishes and equipment that are considered livable and will define ways that livable design is beneficial to all clients, especially those looking for flexible use and simple, intuitive design. Presented by ASID and the High Point Market Authority. Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 CEU.

Monday, Oct. 24, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Where We Choose to Thrive: A Discussion of Aging-in-Place Communities
Today, there are countless options for where and how to age in place based on needs and preferences, from staying in one’s home, to moving into an active adult, restricted age community. Award-winning, expert senior living interior designer BJ Miller, FASID, CCIM, principal of The Vision Group, will detail how interior design plays a significant role in creating spaces and communities that transform aging-in-place to thriving in place. Presented by ASID and the High Point Market Authority. Complimentary breakfast buffet will begin at 8:30am. 0.1 CEU.

(Source: furnituretoday.com  Author: Cindy W. Hodnett)