EP 472 | Diversity in Interior Design: Leadership, Access & Growth at High Point Market with DuVäl Reynolds

Diversity in interior design isn’t a side initiative—it’s a leadership responsibility.

In this episode, recorded in partnership with the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA), Kimberley Seldon sits down with DuVäl Reynolds, an active member of the DAA, to explore how access, representation, and leadership are shaping the future of the design industry.

Together, they discuss the vital role High Point Market plays—not just as a global sourcing destination—but as a platform for visibility, mentorship, and meaningful industry change. The Diversity Advocacy Alliance was created to expand opportunity and remove barriers within interior design, and DuVäl shares what that work looks like in practice.

This conversation reframes diversity as a growth strategy—one that strengthens creativity, deepens collaboration, and ensures the long-term health of the profession. When more voices are invited to the table, the entire industry becomes more innovative and resilient.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why diversity in interior design is a leadership issue, not a trend
• The mission and impact of the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance
• How High Point Market creates visibility and opportunity for emerging professionals
• Why representation fuels creativity and business growth
• How established designers can actively support inclusion within the industry
• Why long-term industry growth depends on access and mentorship

About DuVäl Reynolds

DuVäl is the founder of DuVäl Design, a full-service interior design firm based in Fairfax, VA. His work has been seen in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, and The New York Times, and he has participated in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House. A product designer, he has collections with Sherrill Furniture Brands and Paul Montgomery Luxury Wallcoverings debuting at HPMKT in 2026. He is a Benjamin Moore Face of Design, a Crystorama Tastemaker, and past Chair of the HPMKT DAA.

www.duvalreynolds.com

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About High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance

This episode is presented in partnership with the High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance, a group dedicated to advancing, improving, and supporting diversity by cultivating a welcoming environment and expanding representation of the BIPOC community within the home furnishings industry and its leadership.

www.highpointmarket.org/DiversityAdvocacyAlliance

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