Lightovation Interior Designer Preview Day, June 18, returns ahead of the largest residential lighting show in North America, to offer a first-look at trends and new lighting collections. The day is designed to provide special programming for the design community with informative panels, inspiring showroom tours, networking happy hour, and an exclusive sneak peek at Lightovation, June 19-22.
Lightovation is the largest residential lighting trade event in North America, and features more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the top lighting brands in the U.S. including Minka Group, Hudson Valley Lighting, Kuzco, Varaluz, Sonneman: A Way of Light, Z-Lite, Maxim, Progress Lighting, Eurofase, Hubbardton Forge, Elk Lighting, Crystorama, Savoy House, Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting, WAC, Quorum International, Hinkley, and Elegant Furniture & Lighting, as well as ceiling fan companies including Fanimation, Matthews Fan Co., Hunter Fan Co., and Big Ass Fans.
“We are thrilled to have the design community back for a special day of design-focused events and programming,” said Cindy Morris, President, and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Designers attending Interior Designer Preview Day in June get the be the first to experience new lighting trends and products, and also hear from industry-leaders in the form of educational panels and discussions.”
Registration for Interior Designer Preview Day is available by visiting Dallas Market Center’s website or by clicking .
Events and Hospitalities
Interior Designers can expect a day of design-focused educational content with industry leaders, as well as a first look at the new trends and products debuting Lightovation.
Tuesday, June 18 – Schedule of Events
1 – 6 p.m. Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse Experience | Trade Mart North 3rd floor Escalator Lobby.
Designers are invited to join us in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse for a virtual-reality walk-through of 2,000 SF+ with fabulous lighting and design. The house features the latest lighting trends curated by interior designer and retailer Shay Geyer of IBB Design Fine Furnishings. Shay pulled her inspiration from the 2024 Lightovation Trend Report written by global trend ambassador, Patti Carpenter and presented by Furniture, Lighting, & Decor and Lightovation. All Residential architecture and 3D visualization executed by Annilee B. Waterman.
1 – 2 p.m. Designer Lighting Trend Tour with Patti Carpenter | Trade Mart 3 – Escalator Lobby
Follow renowned trend expert Patti Carpenter on a tour of Lighting Showrooms for an in-depth look at the latest lighting trends pulled from the 2024 Lightovation Trend Report and find where and how to source them in showrooms.
RSVP Required
2 – 3 p.m. License to Design – Breaking into the world of Product Design & Licensing | Trade Mart 4 – Elevator Lobby
join Designer and ASID National Board Chair, John-Cialone, as he speaks with leading interior designers about making the leap from Interior Design to Product Design and Licensing.
3 – 5 p.m. Inside the Design – Product Designer Tours of Lighting Showrooms |Trade Mart 4 Elevator Lobby
Join our three Interior Designers-turned-Product Designers on a tour of lighting showrooms to get an inside look at their process, product, and the team they work with at each company to create their product lines.
RSVP Required
5 – 6 p.m. Interior Designer & Lighting Networking Happy Hour in the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse | Trade Mart 3 – Escalator Lobby
Enjoy drinks while networking with top Lighting exhibitors and Interior Designers, plus experience the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse and learn from Leslie Carothers how you can use this, and similar technology, in your business.
Lightovation Exhibitor News
New for June is the addition of St James Lighting (TM 3351), a custom lighting and lantern manufacturer based in Columbia, Mississippi. Expanding and relocating is SDQStaunch Lighting, now in TM 3783 and showcasing LED lighting for indoor and outdoor. Relocating to TM 4707 is CWI Lighting, the Canadian company with a full range of lighting from indoor to outdoor.
Finally, Lightovation’s growing International Pavilion (TM 4909) is home to lighting manufacturers from around the world. New to the Pavilion for January was Abilux, representing several lighting design brands from Brazil which range from contemporary to industrial including exemplars in sustainability Audax, Celera, Conex, FASA, Lalux, Madelustre, Omega, PDLed. London’s Buster + Punch will showcase their collections of lighting, cabinetry hardware, and accessories. These companies are joined by Zafferano America and wakaNINE, representing several lighting design brands including exemplars in sustainability David Trubridge and PLN Group/Hush out of New Zealand, and Thailand’s Ango.
In addition to the preview day, designers are invited to attend Lightovation, which will feature new products, inspiring events, educational sessions, and celebrations with industry professionals and the of the best in the business of lighting.
Reservations for Interior Designer Preview Day can be made online, with daily rates as low as $145. . *Connections is the only approved Dallas Market Center booking site.
Style Eyes Trendspotting
The Style Eyes return for summer as the program leveraging the knowledge and taste making skills of social media influencers for their insights and discoveries. The Style Eyes will spot must-see and unique products and trends across the lighting marketplace. Designers Lisa McDennon (@lisamcdennon) and Alisa Berry (@alisaberrydesigns) will serve as Style Eyes for June Lightovation. Lisa is the award-winning interior designer and product designer from Laguna Beach, CA with a collection of lighting from Hinkley. Alisa Berry Designs of Jackson, MS is nationally recognized as a colorful, joyful designer with expertise on new homes, redesigns, and holiday décor. Follow along on Dallas Market Center social media channels and #dallasstyleeyes.
Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse
This is the final chance for designers to experience the Metaverse Lighting TrendHouse,the immersive activation on the 3rd floor of the Trade Mart. The TrendHouse will be able to be viewed by Lightovation attendees in a special exhibition kiosk both as a 3D virtual walkthrough individual experience or via the metaverse space experience, where multiple people can join in and explore together, as avatars, at the same time. Lightovation attendees will have the choice to explore both spaces wearing a virtual reality headset provided by Dallas Market Center, or without one. Both the virtual walkthrough and the metaverse experiences of the TrendHouse will be virtual representations of a fully furnished and curated home, meticulously designed to showcase the latest trends in lighting, home decor, and technology that reflect the 2024 Lightovation Trend Report, curated by global trend forecaster Patti Carpenter and presented by Furniture Lighting and Decor magazine for the show. Coffee will be served in the TrendHouse at 9:00 AM Wednesday – Friday.