As I stepped into the exhibit hall at the Jacob K. Javits Center for Boutique Design New York (BDNY) in early November, I felt like Dorothy moving from the grainy black-and-white of the Kansas farm to Technicolor Oz—in the best way. Given that BDNY was my first attended event as part of the i+s team, I hope I might be forgiven for not concentrating solely on the newest products out on the show floor. With so much to see and learn in one day, I’ve created a snapshot of the displays I found particularly compelling. The vendors surely met the brief, demonstrating their passion for functional, durable products that go beyond beauty to achieve purposeful and memorable design.
About the Author
Carrie Meadows
Editor-in-Chief
Carrie Meadows is Editor-in-Chief of interiors+sources (i+s), where she leads editorial strategy, content development, and brand storytelling focused on the people, projects, and innovations shaping the design industry. With more than two decades of experience in B2B media, she has built a career connecting technical expertise with creative insight—translating complex topics into meaningful stories for professional audiences. Before joining i+s in 2024, Carrie served as Editor-in-Chief of LEDs Magazine within Endeavor Business Media’s Digital Infrastructure & Lighting Group, guiding coverage of emerging lighting technologies, sustainability, and human-centric design. Her earlier editorial experience spans across Laser Focus World, Vision Systems Design, Lightwave, and CleanRooms, where she managed print and digital publications serving the optics, photonics, and semiconductor sectors.
An advocate for clear communication and thoughtful storytelling, Carrie combines her editorial management, SEO, and content strategy expertise to help brands and readers stay informed in a rapidly evolving media landscape. When she’s not crafting content, Carrie can be found volunteering at a local animal shelter, diving into a good crime novel, or spending time outdoors with family, friends, and her favorite four-legged friends.