Designers to Get Smart-Home Tech Talks in Schaumburg
The Technology Design Collective will host integration workshops for interior designers on November 4-5, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Home Entertainment
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The Technology Design Collective will present five educational talks and product demonstrations for interior designers at the upcoming Design Edge Midwest show. The event is scheduled to take place November 4-5, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Why it matters
This showcase aims to bridge the gap between interior aesthetics and smart-home functionality by educating designers on how to seamlessly integrate technology into residential projects. By learning about current integration methods, professionals can better incorporate audio and visual solutions into future home designs.
The collective will occupy Booth #235 to offer 10-15 minute informal sessions throughout the two-day event. Featured equipment on display includes Sony televisions and audio solutions from both Leon Speakers and Sonos.
The players
CEDIA
A global trade association for the home technology industry that focuses on professional standards and education for designers and integrators.
Sonos
A manufacturer known for its multi-room wireless audio systems and home sound solutions.
Leon Speakers
A company specializing in high-end, custom-built audio and design-forward speaker solutions for residential interiors.
Andrea Harvey
The Director of Design-Build Outreach for CEDIA who facilitates partnerships between technology integrators and design professionals.
Bryan Mills
The president of Mills Technologies and a professional in the custom integration space.
The details
Industry integrators will use these hands-on sessions to demonstrate how to balance complex technology with interior design requirements. Participants will show how modern devices, such as 65-inch Sony BRAVIA displays, can be incorporated into living spaces without compromising the aesthetic vision of a room. The sessions focus on practical integration methods to help designers understand the technical capacity of today's smart-home products.
Timeline
November 4-5, 2026: The Technology Design Collective hosts demonstrations and talks.
The Home Front
This event highlights the industry-wide focus on making high-tech home features blend seamlessly into residential interiors. It reflects a growing effort to move beyond visible wires and bulky hardware toward integrated, design-conscious smart-home solutions.
If you are planning a home renovation, consider identifying which technology solutions you want to prioritize before finalizing your layout. Discussing integration options with a professional integrator early in the design process can help you avoid post-construction complications.
The takeaway
Bringing technology into a home requires early collaboration between designers and technical integrators to ensure both form and function. Homeowners should consult with professionals at an early stage to ensure modern displays and audio systems integrate cleanly with home aesthetics.
Further reading
For more on blending electronics with your interior design, explore our Home Entertainment section.
More information
For more information on participating companies and demonstration topics, visit the Technology Design Collective website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CEPRO.
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