ArchLIGHT Summit to Run Alongside Dallas Design Week

This year’s Dallas Design Week, held on the Dallas Market Center (DMC) campus September 17-19, is happening concurrently with ArchLIGHT Summit, a commercial and architectural lighting event that provides educational events, design spotlights, and networking opportunities for the design community.

Design Week will focus events around 4 pillars – Tabletop, Hospitality, Holiday/Floral, and Art – with a panel focused on each topic with industry experts, followed by a tour exploring showrooms where those items can be found. The Hospitality pillar will conclude with Dallas Destination Design – Hôtel Swexan VIP Experience in the Harwood District – sponsored by Hôtel Swexan, D Home, and DMC.Dallas Design Week’s centerpiece event is Dine + Design, presented by Sherwin-Williams and sponsored by Modern Luxury, on Tuesday, September 17. The 2025 ColorMix Forecast theme is Capsules, which will present the year’s top 48, most trend-forward hues housed in four expertly chosen palettes (Chrysalis, Paradox, Wellspring, and Kindred) presented by Ashlynn Bourque of Sherwin-Williams. An RSVP for Dine + Design is required, click here

“Dallas Design Week is a cornerstone of our commitment to driving innovation in the design industry,” said Cindy Morris, President & CEO of DMC. “We are thrilled to host such an inspiring week of events that highlights the latest trends but also strengthens connections across the design community.Two events happening concurrently with Design Week are Total Home & Gift Market and ArchLIGHT Summit. The Total Home & Gift Market will allow designers to find inspiration and resources in the Interior Home + Design Center on multiple floors of the World Trade Center and the Trade Mart.

Additional Events and Education

Showrooms will also be hosting special events, hospitalities, and open houses during Design Week.

Tuesday, September 17

8:30 am – Designer Coffee Stop | IHDC 1D202 The GalleryTuesday-ThursdayStart your day of inspiring design, networking, and education with a complimentary custom coffee in The Gallery, home to over 22,000 square feet of curated home décor, home accents, furniture, and lighting manufacturers that work directly with designers.

9:30 am – ArchLIGHT Summit Expo | TM 1 Atrium

Tuesday-Thursday

ArchLIGHT Summit is a two-day commercial and architectural lighting event dedicated to delivering a dynamic, interactive, inclusive, and collaborative experience for lighting designers and specifiers, interior designers, architects, and other practicing and aspiring lighting professionals.

10 am – Serving Up Design: Elevating Projects with Luxury Tabletop | WTC 1 AtriumSponsored by Modern LuxuryKick-off Dallas Design Week with Modern Luxury’s Jane Humphrey as she talks tabletop and lifestyle with arbiters of taste, Beatriz Ball, Courtney Petit, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, and Missy Peck. They will be serving up hot tabletop trends, plus tips and tricks to source and design fabulous goods to create a curated lifestyle for everyday and special occasions.

11 am – A Champagne Trend Vignette Viewing & Book Signing by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman | WTC 1 AtriumSponsored by Modern LuxuryBefore going to the Dine + Design Luncheon, sip champagne, mix, and mingle among inspiring vignettes from DMC exhibitors. Plus, enjoy a book signing by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman of A Loving Table. The first (50) books will be gifted by DMC to guests! Additional copies and titles will be available for purchase.

12 pm – Dine + Design presents Colormix 2025 with Sherwin-Williams | WTC 11 AtriumSponsored by Sherwin-Williams & Modern LuxurySherwin-Williams is back at DMC to present its highly anticipated Colormix 2025 Forecast during this one-hour, one-credit, HSW/CEPH CEU luncheon.Event check-in and vignette viewing with complimentary champagne begins at 11am in the atrium of the World Trade Center, followed by the Luncheon (RSVP REQUIRED) at 12pm on the 11th floor.

An RSVP is required to attend this CEU Luncheon. Click here to RSVP.

1 pm – DMC Tour: Tabletop for Interior Designers | WTC 11 AtriumSponsored by Modern LuxuryDMC’s Sr. Director of Design Ginger Hartford and designer and lifestyle expert Courtney Petit will guide interior designers through curated tabletop resources across campus. This tour will inspire and educate interior designers on the perfect tabletop for their design projects

.2 pm – ARCHITECT Magazine Panel: The State of Design – ArchLIGHT Summit | WTC Atrium 1Get ready to hear insights from top experts on the future of design and architecture. Ben Crawford from OMNIPLAN will discuss overarching architecture and urban planning, while Botond Laslo will cover the latest trends in luxury residential projects. Additionally, a prominent interior designer will focus on commercial interiors. Paul Makovsky, Editor of ARCHITECT Magazine, will moderate the discussions and provide observations on the hottest trends in New York and Europe.

3 pm – Dogs & Design: You Can Have Both | WTC 1 AtriumSponsored by DMC | Feizy | Designers for DogsJoin DMC, Feizy Rugs, and Designers for Dogs as we discuss the value of living with dogs and how to successfully integrate them into your home without sacrificing style. Michael Bauer, Director of Trade Relations at Feizy Rugs, will moderate this informative panel of dog lovers and experts; Ed Jamison, CEO of Operation Kindness, Art Ortiz, Owner & Trainer at DogFit Dallas, Rachel Winston, Interior Designer and Founder of Designers for Dogs, and Valerie Feizy of Feizy for Texas. Before the panel, enjoy the famous step & repeat photo shoot with Operation Kindness pups and learn more about Designers for Dogs’ mission in the Feizy showroom at 2pm.

5 pm – ArchLIGHT Summit Opening Night Reception | TM 1 AtriumSponsored by CASAMBIJoin us as we celebrate the first night of the event! Enjoy a hosted bar, delicious bites, and a live band while you unwind after a full day of exploration.

Wednesday, September 1811 am – Exploring Innovative Architectural Visualization Tools – ArchLIGHT Summit | TM 1 AtriumJoin us for an immersive exploration into the cutting-edge realm of digital visualization tools, where we’ll uncover the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) for lighting professionals. In this dynamic open panel discussion, industry experts will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples to inspire and empower designers at all skill levels.

12:30 pm – Showroom Spectacular – ArchLIGHT Summit | TM 3rd & 4th floorsEnjoy food, hospitality, dynamic demonstrations, giveaways and other exciting attractions in DMC’s permanent lighting exhibits. Select showrooms on the Trade Mart’s third and fourth floors will be open to ArchLIGHT Summit and Dallas Design Week attendees, offering a glimpse into the “home of lighting” and Lightovation show, the largest residential lighting event in the Western Hemisphere.

1 pm – Color & Finishes – Lighting Showroom Tour | TM 3 – Meet at Escalator Bank2 pm – Luminaire Scale, Placement, and Styles – Lighting Showroom Tour with Jered E. Widmer of The Lighting Practice | TM 3 – Meet at Escalator Bank

3 pm – Bringing Hospitality Home: Drawing Influence & Inspiration from Hotel-Inspired Design | WTC 1 AtriumSponsored by Luxe Interiors + DesignAs we experience a growing shift to work anywhere and the modern home evolves, high-end homeowners crave an infusion of luxury and warmth from hotel design in their homes. Join Pamela Jaccarino, Chief Creative + Content Officer | LUXE Design Guild, Editor At Large LUXE Interiors + Design, Chad Dorsey of Chad Dorsey Design, Melinda Clark of Hotel Swexan and Harwood International, Kara Adam of Kara Adam Interiors, and Catie Conlon of Swoon to discuss how the hospitality ethos is influencing, and enriching, our homes.

3 pm – Trends in Materials – Lighting Showroom Tour with Andrea Hartranft, FIALD, Principal of Hartranft Lighting Design | TM 3 Meet at Escalator BankJoin us on this hosted Tour where Andrea Hartranft visits participating showrooms to discuss and identify “Trends in Materials” and how designers are opting for interesting textures over high-gloss surfaces while mixing materials to add warmth and interest. Learn how, when used effectively, these varied finishes can indicate a shift in use within a larger open space. For example, a change in flooring material can indicate a more intimate lounge area or even aid in way-finding.

4:30 pm – Dallas Destination Design – Hôtel Swexan VIP Experience in the Harwood District

Sponsored by Hôtel Swexan | D Home | Dallas Market CenterYou are especially invited to join DMC, Harwood International, and D Home for an exclusive evening celebrating design at Hôtel Swexan. Guests will enjoy a bespoke designer experience with craft cocktails, Swiss Texan-inspired bites, and a private design insider tour to learn about the award-winning hotel and its design process.4:30 pm – Toast & Gather in the World Trade Center Atrium at Dallas Market Center5 pm – Depart via complimentary Coach Bus Hôtel Swexan, Dallas

5:30 pm – Mix & Mingle in Babou’s and begin your VIP design experience7:30 pm – Depart via complimentary Coach Bus back to Dallas Market Center

A limited number of tickets are available for $25 online (buy your ticket by clicking here)

Thursday, September 19

10 am – A Designer Holiday: Learn about Design & Decorating Services & Trends to Enhance Your Business | WTC 1 AtriumSponsored by D Home

Holiday & floral is big business for interior designers! Jessica Otte of D Home will lead a panel of merry experts: Linda Baker of Linda Baker Design Group, Alisa Berry of Alisa Berry Design, and Kurt Carr of Vickerman Company as they discuss top holiday & floral trends and how to source and bring this exciting service to your business.

11 am – DMC Tour: A Designer Holiday – Holiday & Floral Resources for Interior Designers | WTC 1 Meet at the WTC 1 – Atrium Fountain

Sponsored by D HomeGinger Hartford, Senior Director of Design, and Designer Alisa Berry will guide interior designers on an insider tour of curated holiday and floral resources across campus to inspire and inform those looking to expand their services or learn about more resources at DMC.

3 pm – Design & Style with Art | WTC 1 – AtriumSponsored by PaperCityJoin Billy Fong, Editor of PaperCity Dallas, Ginger Hartford, Sr. Director of Design of Dallas Market Center, Laura Britt of Britt Design Group, Sarah Hargrave of The Collective Dallas, and Courtney McGrail of CMG Art Advisory as they discuss the value of art in the design process; how it inspires, and how to source and style with it.

4 pm – DMC Tour: Design & Style – Art & Design Resources for Interior DesignersLocation: WTC Meet at the WTC 1 – Atrium FountainSponsored by PaperCityGinger Hartford, Sr. Director of Design, Dallas Market Center, and award-winning designer and TV Host Donna Moss will guide Interior Designers through curated art resources across campus. This tour will inspire and inform Interior Designers looking to learn more about art in design and help them discover artful resources at DMC for their projects.

5 pm – It’s Poppin’ – The Gallery Champagne & Popcorn Party | IHDC 1D202 The GalleryPop open bottles of bubbly with us and celebrate an amazing Dallas Design Week in The Gallery! Enjoy these delights while you mingle and browse design resources in this shared showroom space.Platinum Sponsors for Design Week: Market Lighting Services, Unique Loom, and Wall Snobs; Bar Sponsor: Feizy; and Diamond Sponsors: Currey & Co, Danny’s Fine Porcelain, Designer’s Patio, Game Rooms by Design, MC STUDIO, Pasha, Raz Imports, Rose Casual, Sonoran Range, UMA Home Décor, and Visual Comfort.

Media Sponsors for Design Week: D Home, Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, and PaperCity

Discounted Hotel Offers

DMC partner hotels are offering new hotel options to support a range of buyer travel budgets. Dozens of hotels, many within walking distance of the campus, are offering updated rates as low as $133 per night. Rates valid until 2 weeks prior to Market, based on availability and are subject to change at any time so please reach out to Market Travel online or by calling (214) 744-7444.

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