Alexa Hampton

At an award ceremony on January 30, Alexa Hampton will become the 2013 Design Icon for the Winter Las Vegas Market, January 28 to February 1. Hampton is a first-time recipient of the award, International Market Centers, the event sponsor, announced.

The award celebrates modern day design legends and their contributions to the home furnishings industry, the event sponsor stated.

“Las Vegas is expanding and enriching as a valuable destination for designers, with the introduction of many leading brands and showrooms joining us in 2013. As we elevate our market’s offerings and position Las Vegas Design Center as the region’s largest and premier furnishings and design resource, we are delighted to deliver complementary events that serve our A&D community, both on and off market. Design Icon is the centerpiece of our designer programming for the upcoming Winter Market, and as such, we are pleased to present Alexa Hampton as the recipient of our 2013 Design Icon award. Her industry tenure, accomplishments and influence make her a natural fit for this award, and we are most fortunate to have her present market attendees with highlights and influences of her illustrious career,” said Paul Watson, IMC vp/design.