IHFC - H241, Hamilton, Floor 2 Shuttle Stop: 1 (Transportation Terminal) Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Corporate Phone: 516.931.9090
Crystorama
Add to MyMarketFor more than 60 years, Crystorama has been a leader in the lighting industry, recognized for distinctive lighting creations that are exceptional in quality, design, and craftsmanship. The company was honored by the home furnishings industry as the top lighting fixtures manufacturer at the 26th Annual ARTS Awards. Drawing upon its depth of knowledge and expertise and inspired by fashion and art, Crystorama continues to innovate with modern shapes, materials, and colors.
Set Your Intention: Live Painting with Fine Artist Lori Johnson & Sherwin-Williams
Social Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Design is built in community, shaped by shared ideas and collaboration. During this immersive gathering, guests will be invited to write a personal intention, a word that reflects what community means to them. In collaboration with Sherwin-Williams, fine artist Lori Johnson will create personalized small-format original works from her Village series, incorporating hues from the Sherwin-Williams Anthology ColorMix 2026 palette into each one-of-a-kind painting. The first 30 attendees will receive their custom artwork as a keepsake, celebrating intention, color, and the collective spirit of design.
Community as a Business Strategy
Educational Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Designers DuVäl Reynolds, Jaclyn Isaac, and Nikki Watson, moderated by Antonio Deloatch, engage in a conversation about why community is foundational to growth in an industry built on relationships. Today’s most successful designers cultivate intentional networks of peers, collaborators, and brand partners that fuel both creative evolution and business momentum. Through a conversation rooted in authenticity, reciprocity, and collaboration, the panel reveals how meaningful connection becomes a powerful catalyst for lasting success.
Speakers: Antonio Deloatch, Jaclyn Isaac, Nikki Watson, DuVäl Reynolds
Welcome Party: A Community Meet + Greet with Our Tastemakers
Social Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Following the panel, guests are invited to continue the conversation in a relaxed social setting. This welcome gathering brings together Crystorama Tastemakers Antonio Deloatch, DuVäl Reynolds, Elizabeth Scruggs, Jaclyn Isaac, Jewel Marlowe, Marie Cloud, Nicole Culler, and Nikki Watson, along with designers and industry peers, for an informal meet-and-greet centered on connection, collaboration, and building community beyond the stage.
Science in Design: Cocktail Reception & Meet + Mingle
Social Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Following the keynote “Creating Health-Based Design: Beauty, Neuroaesthetics, and Biophilia” at the High Point Theatre, Crystorama will host a cocktail reception and meet-and-greet with keynote host Mike Peterson, with Angela Harris, Kat Blue, Erica McLain, Marie Cloud, Gabrielle Kozhukh-Joo, all certified in Science in Design®, and including Michelle George of BSB Design. This gathering brings together the creative minds behind the first-ever Virtual Designer Showhouse: Design Filtered Through the Lens of Neuroaesthetics and Biophilic Design, offering an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.
North Carolina Women of Design Brunch
Social Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Crystorama will host the North Carolina Women of Design Brunch in partnership with Tastemaker Nicole Culler. Designers are invited to join us for brunch, meet members of the Women of Design community, and learn more about the organization’s mission to support and elevate female leaders in the industry. Guests will enjoy a guided showroom tour, explore Crystorama’s latest introductions, and connect with both the Women of Design network and the Crystorama team. RSVP to marketing@crystorama.com
In Conversation: Design, Media & Market
Educational Crystorama, IHFC, Hamilton, Floor 2 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse
Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, DuVäl of DuVäl Design, Ashley Hughes of Muse Noire, Brooklyn Banks of BRICC Agency, and Moderator Ericka Saurit of Saurit Creative come together for an intimate dialogue on the intersection of design, media, and market growth. This candid conversation explores how designers build sustainable practices while navigating storytelling, media visibility, and brand partnerships without losing clarity of voice. Rather than a marketing talk, the focus is on reputation, alignment, and thoughtful growth within an evolving industry landscape.
Speakers: Marie Cloud