Justin Williams, Principal Designer at Trademark Design Co.

How has COVID-19 affected your business?

Covid-19 abruptly transformed how we practiced business at Trademark Design Co. The safety of our clients and team is always a priority. So, from home, we regrouped and did what we could, which was plan and place orders so that projects still moved in the right direction. Most people don’t understand that slow progress is still progress.

How will attending Atlanta Market at AmericasMart help your work?

During the time of this pandemic, Atlanta Market will offer a ton of exposure to new and exciting vendors. By attending, you’ll be ahead of the curve by meeting your area reps and building those relationships which in turn provides new product offerings for your clients. This year, I’m intently aiming to seek new vendors. By offering my clients products that are unconventional, I’m able to provide the one thing that potential clients seek designers for and that’s dynamic design.

Douglas Self Jr., Principal and Founder of J. Douglas.

How has COVID-19 affected your business?

During quarantine we were able to launch a new online shop where our clients can view all of our brands and products in one place.  This allows them to create an order that is then submitted to the Brand Ambassador who will follow up to finalize the transaction.  Also, we have already completed our summer showroom reset and are currently hosting clients for private appointments as well as having the entire showroom filmed for a virtual tour. 

What can we expect from your showroom during Atlanta Market at AmericasMart?

At Atlanta Market we will be debuting a lot of new product – the launch of Beth Webb + Arteriors, furniture from both Bungalow5 and Worlds Away, bath accessories, frames and baskets from Pigeon & Poodle and great textiles from Peacock Alley, Pom Pom at Home, and Lacefield Designs.  Now more than ever we are working with our clients however they feel most comfortable, be that in person, via Zoom or FaceTime, the online shop or more.  

Cecil Adams, Creative Director of Currey & Company

How has COVID-19 affected your business?

The coronavirus has impacted all aspects of our business. Especially how we continue to interact with customers and manage having all our customer support departments working from home. Currey was able to transition to work from home almost seamlessly but we have had some challenges. We have learned how to navigate the new ways to show and share new product introductions with our sales team and customers. The channels for interaction with customers have broadened and that is a good thing. We continue to learn new ways to connect with everyone.

What can we expect from your showroom during Atlanta Market at AmericasMart?

The Currey & Company Showroom at AmericasMart is open for appointments and prepared to keep our customers and employees safe during the upcoming market period. Those who come to see us will see the majority of the new 2020 product introduction and we are able to make sure that all information is up to date regarding in-stock items. I believe this is going to continue to be very important. Having items in stock is going to help all of us stay ahead of the curve.

We are always excited to share our new collections at every show and this time will be no exception. We have added new introductions to our Barry Goralnick collection and lots of new accessories, furniture and lighting to see when visiting the Atlanta showroom.