ASID 2010 Home Tour
ASID Los Angeles Chapter 2010 Home Tour - A Peek through the Keyhole
Join us for the Inaugural ASID/LA Self-Guided Five Home Tour
Homes on tour located on the West side of Los Angeles
Sunday, May 16 2010
9:30AM- 5:00PM
Amy DeVault Allied member ASID
Quentin E. Rance ASID, CID, FCSD
Nan Werley ASID, CID
Fernando Diaz ASID, CID, NEWH
Suzanne Furst ASID, CID, LEED A P
For more information and to order tickets, please visit www.asidla2010hometour.org or call 310.659.4716
ASID Announces Events at 2010 Hospitality Design Expo
Networking and educational events featured at this year’s HD Expo in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 27, 2010) - The American Society of Interior Designers will present a number of informative and entertaining events at this year’s Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo). HD Expo is the preeminent trade show for the hospitality design industry and takes place May 19 – 21 at Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. It provides opportunities for hospitality design professionals and manufacturers to come together and build relationships, display products and network with industry leaders.
Sustainable Suite Design Competition, May 19 – 21: Sponsored by ASID, the contest aims to showcase the best hospitality design strategies that feature environmental responsibility while enhancing the guest experience. Last year’s Sustainable Suite Design competition winners WATG and IDEO will build and showcase their winning suite concept, Haptik, right on the expo floor.
May 19
ASID Presents: Generation G: Lifestyle Intersects Design: Jody Turner, founder of Culture of Future, addresses the effect the next generation has on the future of design and design-centric brands.
ASID Presents: Reinventing Hospitality on the go: JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at JFK: JetBlue’s new Terminal 5 at JFK airport is a high-tech, high-style, mood-changing marketplace for 21st-century travelers. Dissect the project with the A-list team of firms behind the design.
Family Feud: A light-hearted session, designers do battle with purchasers in the game-show classic “Family Feud.”
May 20
Creating a Fast-Casual Restaurant Brand: Take a look at the inspiration, concept and design behind Xie Xie, a fast-casual restaurant created by chef Angelo Sosa and designed by Therese Virserius.
May 21
ASID Presents: HD Student Day: For design students who want one-on-one guidance regarding their future in design. HD Student Day is new this year and will feature the following sessions:
• Career Exchange: Nearly two-dozen design professionals will offer free advice on topics including portfolio review, resume assessment and career direction.
• Student Forum: An accredited educational series that answers the burning questions on every design student’s mind, including advice on how to get hired.
Participants and speakers:
Jody Turner, ethonomics consultant and founder, Culture of Future
Rick Blatstein, CEO, OTG Management
Lionel Ohayon, founder, ICRAVE
Henry Myerberg, AIA principal, HMA2 architects and consultant, Rockwell Group
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, senior managing editor, Hospitality Design
Clifford Tuttle, ASID, senior vice president, ForrestPerkins
Neil Locke, principal, Neil Locke Associates
Carl Ross, president, Design Group Carl Ross Inc.
Douglas Parker, partner, The Parker Company
Heather Kovacs, principal, Kovacs and Associates
Jill Schmitz, project manager, Ramsey Purchasing
Larry Carver, principal, Carver Associates
Lisa Holt, principal, DLS Hotels & Spas
Michael Lindenlaub, managing principal, Creative Resource Associates
Mitchell Parker, partner, The Parker Company
Paul Jones, principal, Project Dynamics, Inc.
Michael Adams, editor in chief, Hospitality Design magazine
Roger Thomas, executive vice president design, Wynn Design and Development
Renee Timonera, LEED AP, designer, Hirsch Bedner Associates
Mollie Ranize, LEED AP, designer and founder, d.mar
About Hospitality Design
Hospitality Design (HD) magazine, published 10 times a year, is the premier trade magazine serving the field of hospitality design. It connects owners, operators, purchasing agents, designers, and architects involved in the design of hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise ships, nightclubs/lounges, spas, and all other hospitality-oriented projects. HD continues its 30-plus-year mission to publish the accomplishments of various design teams that collaborate to bring the most innovative examples of new construction and renovation to the industry. http://www.hospitalitydesign.com
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people—designers, industry representatives, educators and students—committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. Its more than 36,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org ASID is the Founding Sponsor of InformeDesign (www.informedesign.umn.edu), a searchable database that enables designers to engage in evidence-based design by using Research Summaries focused on design and human behavior, created and operated by the University of Minnesota.
ASID and Decorati Make it Easy for Designers to Find Clients
ASID partners with popular design website to connect designers with clients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 20, 2010) - The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is boosting its online referral service, which connects interior designers and consumers, by partnering with design website Decorati to create the ASID Designer Matching Service. Powered by the high-profile Decorati.com, this new service matches consumers and designers based on a detailed criterion including location, aesthetic preferences and budget. A sophisticated algorithm identifies ASID members whose specialties match the project, streamlining the process for both designer and consumer.
In addition to this new portal, ASID members will now be included in the Decorati.com Design Advisor leads list and will receive consumer project leads that are generated through Decorati.com. In the past, ASID has offered members an online referral service that allowed designers to post their portfolio and details of their specialties, awards and fees. While this referral service will still exist, this new partnership with Decorati is intended to better assist ASID members in finding projects and the prominent position of Decorati.com will offer designers and consumers a wider range of possibilities. This process is likely to increase business for ASID members as Decorati.com is a high-profile site and has been featured in the New York Times and other national media outlets.
“This new partnership is mutually beneficial for both our members and consumers,” said Michael Alin, Hon. FASID, executive director of ASID. “Our designers will have access to more opportunities and consumers will be certain they are working with the designer who is best suited to their needs.”
ASID Designer Matching Service is now live on the ASID website and can be reached by visiting: http://decorati.com/designadvisors/asid
About Decorati: Decorati is the leading online resource for interior design. Decorati features searchable catalogs of top home furnishings products, inspirational design content, and an interior designer search and Design Advisor matching services. Over 550 trade-only manufacturers with 100,000+ customizable products are showcased in one easy to use site. Decorati’s manufacturer list includes icons of the design industry such as Kravet, Robert Allen, Duralee, Schumacher, Stark, McGuire and others. In addition to showcasing design trade-only manufacturers, Decorati also features antiques, sample sales, Kitchen & Bath, as well as upscale home building products. www.decorati.com
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people—designers, industry representatives, educators and students—committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. Its more than 36,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org ASID is the Founding Sponsor of InformeDesign (www.informedesign.umn.edu), a searchable database that enables designers to engage in evidence-based design by using Research Summaries focused on design and human behavior, created and operated by the University of Minnesota.
ASID Announces ASID Awards Winners
Common thread of sustainable design practices unite the ASID Award recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 12, 2010) | The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the six recipients of the annual ASID Awards. The awards honor the lifetime achievements of individuals and companies in the field of interior design. Sustainability was a common theme among every award winner. They are:
ASID Designer of Distinction Award: Kirsten Childs, ASID, LEED AP
The highest honor that ASID bestows on one of its members, Childs is being recognized for her lifetime of contributions to the profession of interior design and to the field of sustainable design. As a member of the ASID Sustainable Design Council and LEED for Commercial Interiors, Childs has been an integral part of the growth of sustainable design.
ASID Design for Humanity Award: Ray Anderson
An honor reserved for a humanitarian that has made significant contributions to the Society, Anderson is being recognized for his role in transforming the flooring industry. The forward-looking sustainable manufacturing practices Anderson implemented at Interface Inc., Industry Partner of ASID, have set a new standard for the industry. He is recognized as a trusted source in the field and continues to shape the industry through speaking engagements that are both relatable and compelling.
ASID Educator of Distinction Award: The Council for Interior Design Accreditation
Presented to an educator or institution that has made significant contributions to design education, CIDA is being recognized for setting an educational foundation for the profession. With their evolving set of standards and significant role in ensuring that the body of knowledge supports the industry, CIDA continues to be a driving force for the profession.
ASID Patron’s Prize: General Services Administration (GSA)
An award that recognizes those who support and promote quality interior design, GSA is being honored for their history of embracing the power of interior design. GSA is known as a national leader in supporting sustainable design for being an early adopter of LEED and a key component in the 2030 coalition. GSA was also on the forefront of acknowledging the connection between quality interiors and healthy occupants.
ASID Product Prize – Corporate: Autodesk
A prize presented to a company whose products and philosophy have contributed to the advancement of design, Autodesk is being honored for their suite of design software that has changed the interior design process. Through integrating all design professionals in a systematic thinking process while assisting the creative process, Autodesk has revolutionized the industry.
ASID Product Prize – Individual: Mogens Smed
Presented to an individual whose products or philosophy has contributed to the advancement of design, Smed is being honored for being an international leader in socially conscious and contemporary workspaces. His flexible and reusable products eliminate waste while offering customizable design aesthetics. Doing it Right This Time (DIRTT), combined with ICE, have set new standards for the industry, and provided the choice to create manufacturing centers located near supplies make Smed’s products even more sustainable.
ASID Award winners will be recognized at Celebration during ASID at NeoCon, an awards ceremony from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on June 14 at the LaSalle Power Company in Chicago. RSVP required at www.asidatneocon.com.
About ASID: The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people—designers, industry representatives, educators and students—committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. Its more than 36,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada. www.asid.org ASID is the Founding Sponsor of InformeDesign (www.informedesign.umn.edu), a searchable database that enables designers to engage in evidence-based design by using Research Summaries focused on design and human behavior, created and operated by the University of Minnesota.
New ASID Report Tracks Changes to Interior Design Profession
Washington, D.C., February 08, 2010 — ASID recently issued a revised and updated edition of its popular publication, The Interior Design Profession: Facts and Figures. This new edition is full of colorful, easy-to-scan infographics, as well as the latest information on design practice, design businesses and design education. It is an essential reference tool for anyone interested in this industry.
“Even before the recession impacted the building industry, the interior design sector had begun to level off from the peak years between 2004 and 2006,” said Michael Berens, director of research for ASID. “As we begin a new decade, the profession is still growing, but there have been notable changes.”
Unique to ASID, Facts and Figures brings together in one place information and data about all aspects of the interior design profession in the United tes and Canada, including design practice (e.g., number and distribution of designers, design firms, salary information, design specialties), design specification (by firm size, specialty and product category), design education (number and distribution of programs, faculty and students), and design legislation (type of legislation by state). It includes an international directory of interior design associations and directory of design centers in the United States and Canada.
In response to customer requests, The Interior Design Profession: Facts and Figures is now available in PDF format for immediate delivery. To purchase a copy, visit the ASID Store on the Society’s website at www.asid.org/store.
Letter to President-elect Obama
January 14, 2009
Dear President and First Lady Obama:
As you prepare to take office, it is natural that your attention be focused on the economy and your first 100 days. However, as you and your family move into the White House, it is important to consider your home's effect on your family's health, safety and welfare. I'm writing on behalf of the nation's largest interior design organization, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and I'd like to offer help and advice from our 40,000 members.
Although updating your residence isn't as critical as other pressing matters, it is important to remember that it is not just about picking colors and furniture. It is about creating an environment that is accessible to all ages, has great indoor air quality, and uses sustainable materials.
These design components are even more important since Malia and Sasha are the youngest White House residents since Amy Carter. They, along with visitors of all ages to your new home, will benefit greatly from the interior design changes you make.
While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution to residential interior design, even a home as historically significant as the White House can be modified to be safer and healthier. It's important that the interior designer you chose to work with evaluates the environment fully and addresses the entire interior, including the finishes, fixtures and furnishings. The design choices you have ahead of you are significant, and, with the help of interior design professionals, will create the ideal, comfortable environment for your family.
Our organization is devoted to advancing the interior design profession and has access to the latest research and cutting-edge industry knowledge. If you are interested, we'd like to share information with you on:
- Sustainability: Using environmentally friendly materials and practices.
- Building and Accessibility Codes: Ensuring renovations meet state and federal regulations.
- Universal Design: Designing environments that are suitable for all people of all ages and abilities.
Moving into the White House is an occasion that should be celebrated. It formalizes your new role as Head of State. But above all, it will be your home away from home for years to come and should be a comfortable and enjoyable safe haven. Please know that ASID is a resource to assist you in transforming the historic White House into your home. We congratulate you, President and Mrs. Obama, and wish you the very best for 2009 and beyond.
Sincerely,
Michael Alin, Hon. FASID
ASID Executive Director
ASID Design Excellence Awards for the Tucson South Chapter
Lori Carroll & Associates was awarded Best of Show at the recent Arizona South Chapter, American Society of Interior Designers Design Excellence Awards Gala for the category of "Residential Spaces over 3500 Square Feet". In addition to Best of Show, Lori Carroll & Associates was honored with a 1st Place award for the project. The firm was also awarded with 1st and 3rd Place for "Bathrooms", 1st Place for "Product Design", 1st Place for "Commercial Space under 3500 Square Feet", 2nd Place for "Kitchens", and lastly, 3rd Place for "Show House/Model Home/Spec Home".
|
