jane dagmi; HPXD, the magic of design and stage of High Point
Jane Dagmi
In this vibrant episode of Word of Mouth, we sit down with Jane Dagmi, the Managing Director of High Point x Design, for an inspiring conversation on how design lives, breathes, and thrives beyond the showroom floor. From her early editorial days at Country Living to her community-driven leadership at HPxD, Jane shares the journey that brought her to High Point—and how she's helping redefine it as a year-round destination for creativity, design, and connection.
If you’ve ever wondered how a city built around furniture finds new life through people, storytelling, and purpose-driven design, this episode will open your eyes—and your heart. Listen in as Jane and host Ken Lewis explore the power of place, the rise of interior designers in High Point, and the vision behind events like the Vacation Rental Design Summit and Designing Wellbeing.
SHOW NOTES:
How HPxD grew from a grassroots pandemic pivot to a movement
Why High Point is more than just a furniture market
The connection between storytelling and design advocacy
How interior designers are becoming central to High Point’s identity
What “Design Never Goes Dark” really means
The mission behind inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly, and community-first design initiatives
Tips for students and emerging designers looking to break into the industry
Resources
Visit HPxD: Website
highpointxdesign: Instagram
Bienenstock Furniture Library: Website
Parsons School of Design: Website
Vacation Rental Design Summit: Website