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High Point, Show News & Business
Design Influencers Apply Now for Fall Market Tour
Digital creators will be selected to report on High Point Market trends in October.
7/6/2026
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) is now accepting Fall 2026 applications for its signature Design Influencers Tour produced in partnership with Esteem Media, inviting interior designers and other design influencers to apply by July 24.
Six influencers will be chosen based on their digital content quality, posting frequency, and blog or social media following. Compensation includes a service fee and stipend for travel accommodations.
In October, the selected influencers will embark on a guided, two-day discovery tour at High Point Market, the world’s largest, biannual home furnishings trade event. Each influencer will then utilize their individual digital platforms to chronicle emerging furnishings trends along with new products identified in sponsor-showrooms.
“This season’s design influencers will be tasked to identify the most exciting products and experiences from top exhibitors at High Point Market,” says Adam Japko, CEO of Esteem Media and founder of the Design Influencers Leadership Conference. “By sharing these insights, they will also have a unique opportunity to grow their influence within the home furnishings industry.”
“The Design Influencers Tour has been a winning formula for digital creators and sponsoring showrooms since 2015,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA president and CEO. “With evergreen social media content at its center, the program’s tastemakers drive visibility for themselves and the participating furnishings brands well beyond Market week.”
This season’s Design Influencers Tour will take place October 18-19. To be considered, the
online application
must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, July 24.
High Point Market exhibitors interested in sponsoring the Fall 2026 tour may email
sponsorship@highpointmarket.org
for more information. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available.
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