the Designer Pages blog

On the first Monday in 2011, we thought it best to give you a quick update on where we’re at… and where we’re going.

2010
2010 was a big year for Designer Pages. We took on the role as Digital Partner for NeoCon 2010, building the new NeoCon.com and implementing digital initiatives to extend the influence and reach of the show. We launched V2 of our blog 3rings, and increased the amount of content we’re sharing with you on a daily basis. Plus, we’re now sending out 5 targetted newsletters per week so that you can get the updates you want, and avoid the ones you don’t.

Although you’ve seen a few updates to DesignerPages.com, including a revised product detail page with more social features and more clarity, most of what we’ve been working with on isn’t visible yet. We recently completed a great deal of research, outlining the needs of designers and our next steps in building out DesignerPages.com as an indispensable resource. More on this below…

Our IDNY event series got big. (Read more on December’s event with Bjarke Ingels here). You may even see a photo of us in NYC subways, where we’re serving as a success story for meetup.com.

We’re entering 2011 with over 20x more Facebook fans and 10x more Twitter followers. Our community is hugely important to us — so please join us on both Facebook and Twitter if you haven’t already. If you’re in NYC, come to our next event!

2011
In a couple weeks or so, we’ll be revealing a new Designer Pages product, specifically for use in New York City. Think mobile and stay tuned.

In 2011, you’ll see Designer Pages get a whole lot better. We’re making it easier for designers to find the products they need through more accurate and less time consuming search. Just wait. The research we conducted in 2010 is being put to good use. But we still want to hear your thoughts, feedback and suggestions as we move forward. Send them our way: leave a comment below or email us at feedback@designerpages.com

As the Digital Partner for NeoCon 2011 (our second year in this role), we’re building out an even more impressive digital interface. Let us know if you plan to be there, as an exhibitor or as an attendee! Furthermore, we’re planning new initiatives for other trade shows as well. There’s a physical and digital side to everything!

Finally, our team is growing! We’re on the lookout for an awesome National Sales Manager and an awesome Account Manager. Read more about these job openings here and here, respectively. Programmers, marketing experts, media gurus and more…keep checking back for more openings.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2011!