Design Between the Lines
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode #404: George "Gezzani" Hall
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
George Hall is the creator of eclectic fashion brand Gezzani. He joins John to explore its unique styling which utilizes upcycled furniture upholstery...
Episode #403: Jeremy Kamiya & Caleb Collins
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into the world of those who bring their own designs to life. Longtime maker/designer Jeremy Kamiya joins John along with n...
Episode #402: Dr. Bryle Henderson Hatch & Raven Jefferson
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bryle Henderson Hatch and Raven Jeffereson join the show to share their passion for helping others attain success. Together, they explore ways to ...
Episode #401: DuVäl Reynolds
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Up and comer DuVäl Reynolds meets with John to share his perspectives on the design industry; as well as what it takes to operate a business in a cre...
BONUS: Innovation + Design Recap
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of Design Between the Lines, John welcomes a few student winners of Innovation + Design 2021 as well as industry veterans and ...
Episode #312: Jaye Anna Mize
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trend forecasting expert Jaye Anna Mize appears on the show to discuss the factors driving consumer decisions today as well as the micro and macro tre...
Episode #311: Gail Doby
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Design Between the Lines, Gail Doby dives into her career of bridging the gap between the creative and entrepreneurial work of the ...
Episode #310: Alex Shuford III
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
President and CEO of Century Furniture, Alex Shuford III, sits with John to deliver insight into his career journey as well as his family business whi...
Episode #309: Ulrich Tombuelt
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As home furnishing trends show "the inside moving out", Uli Tombuelt takes a deep dive with John into the world of outdoor fabrics and specifically wh...
Episode #308: Wesley Mancini
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diving deep into the world of fabric design is Wesley Mancini - an experienced artist whose impact has extended far beyond fabrics and into the Charlo...
Episode #307: Shaun Melvin
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Industry veteran and prolific designer; Shaun Melvin sits with John to discuss his creative background as well as the significance of environment and ...
Episode #306: Karen McNeill
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of Design Between the Lines, John chats with American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame CEO - Karen McNeill. Their discussion spans th...
Episode #305: Dawn Brinson & Christi Barbour Pt. 2
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As John continues his conversation with Dawn and Christi, they dive into what makes High Point such a special and integral part of the industry, women...
Episode #304: Dawn Brinson & Christi Barbour Pt. 1
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of two illuminating discussions with Dawn Brinson and Christi Barbour, John takes a deep dive into marketing, the harmony between creativ...
DBTL Live #009: Old School vs. New School
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Design between the Lines Special Episode "Old Schoo vs. New School" recorded live on April 7th 2019 in what is now Congdon Yards Plant Seven Loft. F...
DBTL Live #008: Scott Stevens
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Stevens calls John from British Columbia to discuss his award winning black walnut piece "Little Leafy" - as well as his experience as a woodwor...
DBTL Live #007: Kristina McLoud
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the seventh installment of our summer series, award winning designer Kristina McLoud calls John to chat about her process, design, as well as the r...
DBTL Live #006: Razan Hadidi
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
University of Memphis student Razan Hadidi calls John to chat about her award winning Treasure Tea Box as well her as future plans in the sixth episod...
DBTL Live #005: Dave Ringheim
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth installment of our summer series, John calls the winner of the dining category, Dave Ringheim; to chat about woodworking and his award wi...
DBTL Live #004: Chris Merchant
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth short episode of our summer series, John calls with ISFD award winner Chris Merchant to discuss his Danish inspired design.
DBTL Live #003: Dean Babin
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the third installment of our summer series, John gets a call from Dean Babin to discuss his award winning design.
DBTL Live #002: Bruce Bradford
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second in a series of short chats with industry veterans, John sits down with Bruce Bradford to discuss his foray into design as well what the ...
DBTL Live #001: Erin Tutcher
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first in a series of short chats with industry veterans, John consults Erin Tutcher via zoom for a quick take on her award winning design.
Episode #303: Steve Wilcox
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Industry consultant and educator Steve Wilcox joins John via video conference for a wide ranging conversation about his retail background, design proc...
Episode #302: Bauer/Clifton Interiors
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Known for their holistic and thorough design process, Jeremy Bauer and Jason Clifton join John during High Point Market to discuss their business, liv...
Episode #301: David Santiago
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Known for a unique flair that blends the traditional with the unexpected - Interior designer David Santiago sits down with John to discuss his passion...
Episode # 208: Gary Inman
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A pioneer of narrative design - Gary Inman joins John at High Point Fall Market to discuss his roles as designer, brand ambassador, and professor - as...
Episode #207: Michael Amini
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acclaimed designer and founder of AICO, Michael Amini, joins John in his showroom at High Point Market to discuss his illustrious career, travels, and...
Episode #206: Caroline Hipple
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Revered marketing guru Caroline Hipple of Norwalk Furniture joins John in the studio to share insight into the business of furniture design and the si...
Episode #205: Dudley Moore Jr.
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pinnacle award winning design veteran Dudley Moore Jr. joins John to discuss his expansive career as well as share the successes and challenges that b...
Episode #204: Aimee Kurzner
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer oriented designer Aimee Kurzner joins John at the High Point Theatre to discuss her role at Currey & Company and share valuable insight for a...
Episode #203: Ashley Hicks
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Globally-renowned designer Ashley Hicks joins John during High Point Market to share stories of growing up in a world of architecture and interior des...
Episode #202: Brent Smith
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture branding guru Brent Smith joins John at High Point Market to discuss his illustrious career in marketing as well as his journey into the hom...
Episode #201: Steve Hodges
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture design veteran Steve Hodges (Steve Hodges Associates, Inc.) joins John to discuss his career, navigating the field as a freelancer, and the ...
Season 2 is on it's way!
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John discusses the future of Design Between The Lines.
Ep #114: Bob Maricich
01 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture Executive Bob Maricich (International Market Centers) joins John to chat about his career, the future of IMC, the importance of design to th...
Ep #113: Sarah Marriage
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maker-Designer Sarah Marriage (A Workshop of Our Own) chats with John about her passion for woodworking, her design process, and the winding road that...
Ep #112: Libby Langdon
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interior and Furniture Designer Libby Langdon (Libby Langdon Interiors) sits down with John to discuss her unique journey to becoming a designer, how ...
Ep #111: John Black
01 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture Designer John Black (J. Black Design, Baker Furniture - Milling Road) joins John to recount his many years of experience in the home furnish...
Ep #110: Lorri Kelley
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture Industry Executive Lorri Kelley (BDI) sits down with John to discuss the things she is most passionate about; the furniture industry, the po...
Ep #109: Corey Damen Jenkins
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Corey Damen Jenkins (Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC) talks with John about the struggles of starting his own design firm and being dis...
Ep #108: Barclay Butera
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interior designer and home furnishings icon Barclay Butera (Barclay Butera Interiors) joins John to discuss his journey to becoming one of today's ico...
Ep #107: Jason Phillips
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Jason Phillips (Phillips Collection, Jason Phillips Design) sits down with John to discuss growing up surrounded by industry tastemakers, tra...
Ep #106: Catina Suarez Roscoe
01 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Catina Suarez Roscoe (Catina Unlimited Design, Inc) talks with John to discuss the importance of designers in the home furnishings industry a...
Ep #105: Tom Conley
01 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Conley, President and CEO of the High Point Market Authority (the organizer of the largest home furnishings trade show in the world), sits down wi...
Ep #104: Bobby Berk
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Bobby Berk (Bobby Berk Home) sits down with John to discuss his pathway to success, overcoming obstacles early in his career, and opening his...
Ep #103: Alexander Julian
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded on location at High Point Market. Legendary designer Alexander Julian meets with John at High Point Market (Spring 2016) to ...
Ep #102: Jena Hall
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Furniture icon Jena Hall (Jena Hall Designs, Thomasville, WithIt) talks with John about getting into furniture design, founding WithIt (Women In The H...
Ep #101: Leonard Eisen
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Industry legend Leonard Eisen (Pulaski Furniture) talks with John about his inspiration for Keepsakes, Accentrics, and other stories from his long car...