2/17/2025 - High Point Market
HPMA Announces Spring Keynote Event with Top Design Talents
HIGH POINT, N.C., February 17, 2025 – For its biannual Keynote Series, High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will host top design industry talents for a special presentation at Spring Market, located in the High Point Theatre on Saturday, April 26 at 3pm.
A panel discussion presented by HPMA and sponsored by Loloi entitled “Redefining Design Success: Breaking Creative Boundaries and Building Momentum,” will feature top designers Jeremiah Brent, Noz Nozawa, Mikel Welch, Brian Paquette and Ashley Montgomery. Moderated by Dennis Scully, the speakers will reveal how to forge success in the business of design by embracing roads less traveled.
Jeremiah Brent is an interior designer, television personality, author and founder of Jeremiah Brent Design (JBD), an interior design firm with offices in LA and NYC. Named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 list and Elle Decor’s A-List as a leading design talent, Brent also shares his expertise and eye for design with households around the world through brand partnerships and as host of multiple hit television series including Netflix’s Emmy award winning series “Queer Eye.”
Noz Nozawa, founder and principal designer of Noz Design, leads an eclectic, joy-first approach to interior design that reflects each client’s unique lifestyles. Woman-owned and -operated in San Francisco, Noz Design specializes in residential, hospitality and retail projects in the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, New York City and beyond. In 2024, Noz Design was named to the Luxe Gold List and the Better Homes & Gardens Stylemakers list, and is a Featured Designer in the AD Pro Directory. Nozawa’s work has also been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and Vogue magazines, among others.
Mikel Welch is an award-winning TV design star, who recently won an Emmy for his work on the Netflix series, “Hack My Home.” Based in New York, Welch’s approach to elegant design, accessible luxury and expert home renovation has made him the in-house design consultant on The Drew Barrymore Show and a regular on The Today Show. A House Beautiful Next Wave designer, Welch and his work have been featured on HGTV, TLC’s Trading Spaces and the VIP green room design for Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry and more.
Brian Paquette has spearheaded Brian Paquette Interiors since 2009. Founded in Seattle, the design firm embraces bright, open spaces inspired by nature, architecture and world travel. Paquette’s background in painting and conceptual art informs his contemporary interiors with geometric shapes and patterns. Paquette’s work also includes a furniture design collaboration with Lawson-Fenning, with products made in Los Angeles and influenced by New England aesthetics. With clients in Los Angeles, New York City, British Columbia and beyond, Brian Paquette Interiors has been featured in Dwell, Architectural Digest, Luxe and more.
Ashley Montgomery specializes in high-end residential and boutique commercial design through her Toronto-based studio, Ashley Montgomery Design. With more than 15 years of multisectoral experience, Montgomery holds dual degrees in Interior Design and Hospitality. Known for balanced, traditional-meets-modern interiors, Montgomery’s work has been in Domino, House and Home, House Beautiful, Dwell and Architectural Digest, among others.
Dennis Scully hosts “Business of Home,” the media outlet’s namesake podcast, earning five star ratings on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Each week, Scully takes listeners on a deep dive into the latest happenings in the interior design world, interviewing designers, industry experts, executives and more. With a background in sales and marketing for Domino, Waterworks and Castel, Scully also hosts “Dialogues on Design,” an interview series at the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID).
The Saturday Keynote event is open to all registered High Point Market attendees.
“We are thrilled to welcome this rock-star panel of industry experts and design mavericks,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “With a wealth of experience from their diverse experiences and backgrounds, this season’s Keynote speakers will provide invaluable insight for Market guests seeking innovative ways to supercharge their businesses.”
The High Point Theatre is located next to the Transportation Terminal. The venue will open its doors at 2:30 pm and the event will conclude at 4pm. Additional Keynote event details may be found online at www.highpointmarket.org/keynoteseries.
About the High Point Market Authority
The High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find High Point Market online at highpointmarket.org, and follow on social media using the hashtag #HPMKT.
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