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Eye on Design ASID Carolinas Chapter Magazine Issue Number 33 Summer 2012 Beautiful Charleston! This year’s host city for the 2012 Fall Conference CAROLINAS CAROLINAS Communications Director Message Stay Relevant as a Design Professional My company is forever challenging us to reach beyond what we’re doing today. Some days I get downright frustrated with learning some new technology or weary from studying for yet another exam to improve my credentials, but most days it’s what gets me excited about being a design professional and it keeps me relevant. I’m fortunate to work for a company that doesn’t rest on their laurels but encourages us to take risks and innovate. To assume that our business and the market for our services will be the same in a few years is ignorant. Here are some ways you can encourage a culture of innovation to at least stay relevant if not one step ahead: Interact with your customers. Social media sites make it easier than ever to connect with your customers. How can you capitalize on what has them excited or fix what might have them frustrated? And while publishing has suffered, don’t overlook the impact of trade publications – if you’re not part of the story, then you need to maintain pace with where the world is going or risk being left behind. Look at the competition, at your client’s buying habits and how they could benefit from what a design professional can offer. If your head is buried in the sand or only navel-gazing at your own company, you can’t watch for the latest trends, ideas, or applications in our industry. Get involved in our industry. Annual tradeshows such as High Point Market, NEOCON, Winter, Spring and Fall Conferences held by our chapter each year , touring the work of others, or serving as a committee member or on the Board of our chapter enable you to stay current and provide a platform to showcase your latest and greatest ideas. Align your talent management strategy with your business goals. Your ability to thrive comes down to your people. They are the ones who brainstorm ideas, create inventive new designs or processes, interact with your suppliers, and market your company. Do you encourage your employees to be innovative, or to stick to the script? • Hire people who will be willing to take risks and who can keep your company moving forward. • Encourage innovation through performance goals and pay. • Reinforce your emphasis on innovation in your communications and corporate culture throughout your companies. You don’t have to be in technology or an automotive manufacturer to feel the pressure to stay innovative and relevant. All businesses should feel compelled to push beyond their status quo. Rebecca Cantrell and I hope that this Summer 2012 issue of Eye on Design– Carolinas does just that! Oh...and we’ll see you at the 2012 Fall Conference in Charleston, right? Cameron Wilson, ASID, IIDA, AAIA, LEED AP BD&C Communications Director 2011-2013 [email protected] 2 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER Eye on Design ASID Carolinas Chapter Magazine Issue Number 33 Summer 2012 Beautiful Charleston! This year’s host city for the 2012 Fall Conference ON THE COVER: Historic Charleston, SC will be the host city for this year’s 2012 Fall Conference Event October 4th, 5th and 6th. Come learn, relax, rejuvenate, meet some new friends and get re-acquainted with some old ones. There’s something for everyone at this year’s conference. Table of Contents CHAPTER NEWS CAROLINAS Communications Director’s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASID CAROLINAS CHAPTER OFFICE 111 W. Main St, #100, Garner, NC 27529 800-276-0070 919.861.0844 919.779.5642 Fax [email protected] ASID NATIONAL 608 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington DC 20002-6006 Tel: (202) 546-3480 Fax: (202) 546-3240 Toll free: (800) 610-ASID (2743) [email protected] • www.asid.org EDITORIAL STAFF Communications Director Cameron L. Wilson ASID, ,LEED AP BD+C, AAIA, IIDA ASID Carolinas 2011/2012 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ASID Report Shows Improvements Across Sectors and Regions . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ASID Chapter Leadership Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Spring Market at High Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Event Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ASID 2012 Fall Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Party with a Passion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 South Carolina Interior Design Coalition Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Designer Spotlight - Kathryn Taylor, ASID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ASID Member Profile - Ed Star, FASID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Debbie Dunlap Passes NCIDQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Quarterly Newsletter Editor Rebecca Cantrell, Allied ASID CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR Shaun Barbour, PhD Design Community Focus: Metrolina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Photoshop: Give it a Try! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 IP Spotlight: The Legrand Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Design Viewpoints Series Topics Focused on Communication, Modern Living, and Macro Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PUBLISHING STAFF Advertising Sales Sue Hardesty • 469-789-4306 Eye on Design magazine is published quarterly for the ASID Carolinas Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers by DSA Publishing & Design, Inc. Editorial content and the Eye on Design magazine are controlled and owned by the Carolinas Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole, in part, in any form is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Carolinas Chapter of ASID. STUDENT NEWS The Exciting Journey Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS LaneVenture’s Fully Upholstered Furniture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hunter Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 3 President's Message CAROLINAS ASID CAROLINAS CHAPTER 111 W. Main St, #100, Garner, NC 27529 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Susan Cree, ASID , LEED AP 828-252-8868 [email protected] Past President Cheryl S. Smith, ASID 828-693-8430 [email protected] Oh, My Glory ! I Do! Leadership Lessons from Dr. Seuss This year marks the 108th birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, fondly known to all of us as Dr. Seuss. His colorful and well-illustrated “Quotable Quotes” continue to remind me of important life lessons. I believe that there is a lot to learn from Dr. Seuss on leadership! In the spirit of the Dr. Seuss’s, “ freezybreeze-made-these-three-trees-freeze” rhyme … here are three” C’s on leadership”: President-Elect Candice M. Morgan, ASID 828-242-5857 [email protected] • Camaraderie. “It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how.” Building true camaraderie means being oneself, presenting a welcoming atmosphere; and encouraging a sense of “team” in your chapter. Financial Director Agnes H. Willcox, ASID 843-319-0300 [email protected] Communications Director Cameron L. Wilson, ASID, LEED AP BC+ D, AAIA, IIDA 843-577-4444 [email protected] Professional Development Director Kathy Lenser, ASID 864-884-0248 [email protected] Design Community Director Vicky Serany, Allied ASID 919-362-5143 [email protected] Recording Secretary Wendy Haeberle, ASID 828-772-4892 [email protected] • Commitment. “I meant what I said and I said what I meant,” Being a leader, means standing firm behind your team, speaking on their behalf, defending as needed, giving credit where credit is due and (probably most important of all) … earning their respect and trust every day. • Confidence...: “Oh! The Places You’ll Go! You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.” Confidence, not only in themselves but in others and their teams. Good leaders encourage others to fly high! They set others up for success, giving up the limelight, letting others shine and truly enjoy seeing others learn, grow and succeed (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed!). "Why, ladies and gents, youngsters and oldsters, your heads will quite likely spin right off your shouldsters!" So hurry! Step Lively ! Quick, Ladies, and gents ! And get in to your seats in my Tent-of –all Tents! My Parade of Parades is about to commence.” “This way to the BIG TENT!” … If I Ran the Circus by Dr. Seuss At-Large Director Christian Fiorilli, Industry Partner 704-907-1948 [email protected] Student Representative CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA October 5th & 6th … For the time of your life ! Whitney Pope, Student ASID 864-844-7054 [email protected] Chapter Administrator Shaun Barbour, PhD 919-861-0844 [email protected] 4 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER SUZA J. CREE, ASID, LEED AP BD+C ASID Carolinas Chapter President 2011/2012 ASID Report Shows Improvements Across Sectors and Regions As reported in the recent “Eye on Design,” a national ASID magazine. The American Society of Interior Designers announced the results of its Interior Design Billings Index for the first quarter of 2012. Member firms reported increased billings for the third consecutive month, ending March with an index score of 62.5, up 13 points from the previous quarter, and nearly five points from the prior year. “This is very positive news for the building industry, and in particular, for interior design services,” said ASID economic advisor Jack Kleinhenz, Ph.D. “The ASID Billings Index has shown a solid pattern of increased activity over most of the past year, led by continued demand for remodeling projects versus new construction spending.” Index highlights include: Improvement in the interior design industry is broad-based. Firms of all sizes posted a billings index of 50 or above. Firms employing between two and nine people led growth, with their responses yielding a billings index of 64.9. Conditions improved across all regions. Firms in the Midwest, South and West regions reported gains, as did the Northeast, which had previously reported a decline. The West region, in particular, reported increased billings in 13 out of the past 15 months. Billing results varied by marketing sector. Single homes, Office, Hospitality, and Government/Institution reported increases in billings for the quarter. Multi-family/senior housing, retail, entertainment, healthcare/medical, and education reported decreases in billings for the quarter. Three Month Outlook: rising non-labor costs and limited employment growth. Over half of the respondents expect prices to rise, while none of the respondents felt prices would fall. One in ten firms hired at least one new employee in the past three months, and one of every six firms indicated they would hire in the next three months. Six Month Outlook: the economic outlook is expected to improve. Although the ASID Billings Index ended the quarter well above 50, ASID firms expect business conditions to be about the same in the future. In March 2012, the ASID Business Outlook Index was 72.3, down slightly from the prior quarter’s index of 74.3. Both the Conference Board’s consumer expectations and ASID confidence indicators rebounded in December. The cumulative gain over the past several months has put both indexes at their highest point, which is consistent with the tenor of economic data for the first quarter of 2012. Note: Launched in November 2010, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Interior Design Billings Index tracks performance data for billings, inquiries and product sales specific to the interior design industry. The index is based on a monthly survey of 300 firms and provides a tailored perspective on billings, business conditions and economic outlook. The results are compiled into diffusion indexes centered on 50, with scores above 50 indicating an increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. More information on the index can be accessed at: www.asid.org/idindex. ASID Chapter Leadership Conference By Candie Morgan, ASID, Chapter President Elect 2012-2013 Greetings! Susan Guest and I, your incoming President Elect and President, traveled to the windy city for two days of leadership training and team building at the ASID Chapter Leadership Conference as part of ASID @ NeoCon in Chicago. We were both very excited for the opportunity to collaborate and form meaningful relationships with other leaders from 48 ASID Chapters, as well as receive the needed tools, skills, and information to keep our Carolinas Chapter membership fresh and informed. Training is intense but provides us opportunities to make connections with not only other chapter leaders, but with ASID Headquarters Staff, Board of Directors, and Chapter Support Teams as well. Thank you for the opportunity to serve and we hope you share our excitement as we begin this new journey. Please come alongside us as there are many roles to fill, new people to meet, unfamiliar places to visit, and many possibilities to help build our Chapter stronger. Opportunities are never lost; someone will take the one you miss. ~Author Unknown Candice M. Morgan, ASID ASID Carolinas Chapter President Elect 2011-2012 President–Elect (2012-2013) Candie Morgan, ASID and Susan Guest, ASID (2013-2014), traveled to the windy city for two days of leadership training and team building at the ASID Chapter Leadership Conference as part of ASID @ NeoCon in Chicago, IL. CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 5 ASID Carolinas: Well Represented at this Year’s Spring Market at High Point By Emily Walser For 10 days every spring and fall, High Point, NC becomes a mecca for designers, furniture manufacturers and buyers from around the world. As we have for the last couple of markets, ASID Carolinas has had a very visible and important presence at market. Thanks to our volunteer members and our Industry Partners, this year we had another spectacular space. To each of you who worked shifts and greeted visitors and fellow ASID members, as well as prospective members, THANK YOU. We were also fortunate this year to host Randy Fiser, EVP/CEO of ASID for his first High Point market experience. He was joined by Troy Adkins, VP Membership and Industry Development, also new at National, and Heidi Salati, Director of Member Programs. They had a series of meetings with key market personnel along with having a presence at larger events sponsored by ASID, such as the CEU presentations on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and at a reception hosted by Currey & Co for ASID in their showroom on Sunday afternoon. In addition to our ASID Carolinas Event Calendar July 16 SCIDC Strategic Planning • 9:00 am 19 Design Community Meetings August 17 4th Quarter Board Meeting / High Point, NC 17-18 Board, Chair & Design Community Training High Point, NC 20 3rd Monday ASID Carolinas Board Conference Call 12:00- 1:00pm September 3rd Monday ASID Carolinas Board Conference Call 12:00- 1:00pm October 4 1st Quarter Board Meeting/ Candi Morgan Presidency 2012-2013/ Charleston, SC 5-6 Fall Conference / Charleston, SC * Refer to the ASID Carolinas website at asidcarolinas.org for further details on meetings and events. 6 | efforts with our booth at Market, several members of the ASID Carolinas hosted Randy, Troy and Heidi to a dinner on Monday night in Kernersville. This was a chance for leaders of our Chapter to personally engage Randy, Troy and Heidi in conversations about the new leadership at ASID, the goals and future of ASID and how our Chapter can continue to partner with National in future events. After three hours of conversation and great food we all departed with a renewed excitement and energy about ASID and the future of our Chapter and our Society. We look forward in continuing to support ASID National and in fostering continued engagement with Randy, Troy and Heidi. A Special Thanks... 3rd Monday ASID Carolinas Board Conference Call 12:00- 1:00pm 18 17 Those attending the Currey & Company reception ( from left to right) included: Randy Fiser, Troy Adkins and Emily Walser. SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER Our space for this Spring’s market was made possible by Jeff Brown, Coalesse and Emily Walser, Steelcase (chairs); Tim Schelfe of Schelfe & Associates (Lighting and accessories), Cheryl Smith, Susan Carson, Emmy Williams, Suza Cree, Paige Caruso of Susan Carson Associates, Inc. and Susan Carson who both set up and tore down our booth. Missy Caulk and her husband stored items between markets and also helped with set up and tear down at previous markets. Approximately 75,000 attend each market of over 10 Million square feet of show space in 180 buildings. Kudos to the Carolinas Chapter for promoting what ASID is all about! ASID 2012 FALL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE Thursday, Friday, Saturday October 4th - 5th - 6th Saturday Night Oscar Night Gala CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Choice of Hotels: BEACH or HISTORIC DISTRICT CAROLINAS CHAPTER | President–Elect (2012-2013) Candie Morgan, ASID and Susan SUMMER 2012 | 7 Party with a Passion SCIDC Benefit: A Huge Success! A fundraising event was held on May 31st at 6:00 pm to raise awareness for the South Carolina Interior Design Coalition at Stuckey Brothers Furniture at 1113 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The event sponsored by ASID and IIDA included a silent auction of amazing interior products donated by friends and supporters of our legislative efforts as well as several interior design members. Dionne GadsdenWilliams, Allied Member ASID (right) enjoy the program with Donna Horack, ASID, event coordinators and Martha Ann Stuckey, event hostess (shown beyond) at the well attended Party with a Passion event to raise awareness for Interior Design Legislation. Over 75 guests enjoyed delightful appetizers and wine while mingling with friends, old and new. The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League invited their volunteers, and many of them came and supported the SCDC efforts with their purchases. The highlight of the program was featured guest speaker, Raymond Waites. Design innovator and trend leader in home fashion, Waites told of his climb to the top of the design profession with laughter and warm remembrances. He also shared a remarkable home he designed and guided the audience through a visual presentation describing details and describing how he was able to achieve remarkable results. Questions for Raymond were lively and fun ….all in all, it was a memorable evening. In particular, our Coaltion leaders are to be commended for their hard work in putting this event together: Donna Horack, ASID, Nicole Norris, ASID, Dionne Gadsden, Allied ASID, Jane Jilich, ASID and others. We would also like to thank the hosts, Lee and Martha Ann Stuckey who Interior Designer and Guest Speaker Raymond Waites enlightened and entertained the audience with his quick wit and passion for design at the Party with a Passion event held at Stuckey’s Furniture in Mount Pleasant, SC Anita King (left), and Jesse Phipps both of Ink Interiors, enjoy the festivities at the Party for Passion event whose evenings proceeds benefitted SCIDC Legislation. worked tirelessly to make this evening an event to remember. We are deeply indebted to them for their creativity, generosity and for all of their staff support. Special thanks to those who donated auction items, including but not limited to: Aubergine Home Collections, Braxton Culler, Four Seasons Furniture, Hancock and Moore, Hekman Furniture, Hooker Furniture, Horack Patch & Associates, Hub City Art & Design, Jessica Charles, J Douglas J Rhodes Interiors, Jane Jilich Interiors, Karen Sulsona LMT, L & J G Stickley Furniture, Lane Venture Raymond Waites Couture Collection, Laurel House Designs, Lexington Home Brands Furniture, Libby Langdon, Nicole Norris Design Studio, Oriental Rug Weavers, Prosource, Randall Allan Furniture, Serta Mattress, Steinworld, Stuckey Brothers Furniture, The Daniel Island News and Whitecraft Furniture. About SCDC Jane Jilich, ASID and Past President of ASID Carolinas, welcomes guests at the registration desk at the Party with a Passion event. 8 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER The South Carolina Interior Design Coalition is made up of hundreds of designers and industry partners promoting the registration of interior designers in South Carolina. We are dedicated to pursuing the regulated practice of interior design professionals; recognizing that the occupation protects and enhances the health, safety, and welfare of people occupying interior spaces. We also look to protect the consumer from unqualified designers practicing in our states. LEGISLATION Making Progress, Making History South Carolina Interior Design Coalition Update By Nicole Norris, ASID - SCIDC President We have had some very busy months with the South Carolina Interior Design Coalition. In the beginning of March, Duval Acker and Nicole Norris had a productive meeting with Rep. Dan Hamilton from Greenville, South Carolina. Jonathan Stanley from the Mohawk Group set up the meeting and, together, the group was able to convince Rep. Hamilton of the importance of the Design Legislation. He signed on to become a sponsor at the conclusion of that meeting. ASID and IIDA co-hosted an SCIDC Fund-raiser in Greenville, SC on March 27th at Coffee Underground. Thanks to Marta Callis and Dee Dee Bonds, and especially to Brook Gaddy from Patcraft, for sponsoring the event! The group had a successful silent auction and Nicole was able to brief the designers present about the Legislation, underscoring the importance and the process of contacting our State Legislators. On April 11th, Nicole Norris and Jane Jilich, along with our one of our lobbyists, Heather Smith, met with Greg Foster, Rep. Bobby Harrell’s Chief of Communications, to explain the benefits of our bill. The information was well received by Mr. Foster who said he would communicate our reasoning behind the bill to Speaker Harrell, who is Republican and is generally of the de-regulation mindset. In mid-May, ASID provided the SCIDC funds to re-design the website and prepare for the Strategic Planning meeting, which will be held on July 18th, 2012. SCIDC had an event “Party with a Passion” at Stuckey Brothers Furniture in Mount Pleasant On May 31st, 2012 with renowned designer Raymond Waites as our speaker. Special thanks to Donna Horack and Dionne Gadsden-Williams for organizing the event and Martha Ann and Lee Stuckey for hosting the event and Silent Auction. This well attended event was not only a fun-filled, but also raised some much needed funds for the Coalition’s efforts! In May we were hoping to have a LCI Sub-committee meeting, which unfortunately, didn’t materialize. Chairman Sandifer, who had previously stated he would grant our group a hearing, pulled back due to opposition he received from the AIA. Rep. Jenny Horne, who has now taken the lead as our sponsor from Rep. Joan Brady, has been informed by Capitol Consultants and still plans to support our cause in the next legislative session. Additionally, Nicole Norris and Donna Horack met with the new Director of the LLR Holly Pisarik on Monday, June 11th to discuss her philosophy with regards to our legislation. Holly, who has recently taken over the position previously held by Katherine Templeton, shared important information in understanding ways to effectively mobilize during the next legislative session. Our Strategic Planning meeting will be July 18th. I urge you all to get engaged and please let me know if you would like to attend this important event which will determine the future of the SCIDC and our Design Legislation! Nicole Norris, ASID can be reached at (803) 773-8083 or [email protected] CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 9 Designer Spotlight: Kathryn Taylor, ASID / Senior Associate Kathryn Taylor is a licensed interior designer working for The Freelon Group Architects, in Durham, North Carolina. She specializes in libraries, museums and cultural centers and is involved in all phases of design from programming through construction administration. Kathryn’s first degree was in Chemistry from Louisiana State University. She moved from New Orleans to the Research Triangle Park (RTP) to work for an industrial enzyme company doing research. She determined shortly after working in that field that it was not where she saw herself in 20 years. Consequently, she went back to school to follow her true passion of design. She attended a local program at Meredith College. Her thoughts about her roundabout path to the interior design field: “My first degree set me back a few years, however I gained valuable experience learning how to work as a team and interact with clients. My path was obviously not as straightforward as most. I always had a love of architecture, art history, and design, but never saw interior design as a real job opportunity. I could not have been more wrong. I think you have to follow your passion and at the end of the day do what makes you happy.” “As it relates to museums or libraries, I think you learn through doing, and everyone has to start somewhere. You do your research, attend conferences/seminars, and learn through other experts or consultants. The expertise will come along with the opportunities afforded you.” One of the great things she likes about being an interior designer is that she has such a wide range of responsibilities and never gets bored. A typical day might involve travelling to a client meeting to review programming needs, presenting design options and visiting a site under construction. When she’s in the office, her daily tasks include collaborating with project teams on the development of interior spaces, working on budgets, reviewing construction documents, coordinating with consultants, redlining submittals and the list goes on. 10 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER “I’ve been very fortunate to work on a wide range of project types. I specialize in library design; however, I have also worked on higher education, office, healthcare, pharmaceutical laboratories, cultural centers, and museums. The library and museum sector has been extremely rewarding. There is something gratifying about completing a project and seeing the impact it has on the public, once in use. I feel like all our hard work has been rewarded and is purposeful.” Kathryn approaches museum work much the same as she would a library or healthcare facility. Although museums are specialized spaces with vastly different requirements in terms of program, materials, and FF&E, she still takes the approach of first understanding what the clients overall goals and visions are, then working to create that space within the allowable requirements. In her spare time, Kathryn does pro bono work for a few clients that don’t have the budget to hire an interior designer but have some money to put towards small capital improvements. She also loves to do pen and ink illustrations when she has down time. And of course, she always has friends that ask her to "help out" on small, upfit jobs. When asked what advice she would give to students entering the field for the first time, she suggests that a student should get as much experience as possible while still in school. This is extremely helpful not only in finding a job after graduation, but in helping to determine exactly what area of design one may want to practice. LEGISLATION ASID Member Profile INTERVIEW with Ed Starr, FASID By Tim Schelfe Ed, you have been a long time member of our chapter. Will you briefly tell us some of your past roles or positions with ASID Carolinas? I was the last President of the Carolina Chapter of AID (American Institute of Interior Designers) which consolidated with NSID (National Society of Interior Designers) to form ASID in 1975. At that time AID was considered primarily a professional organization of residential interior designers and NSID was primarily considered commercial interior designers. I also served as Vice President of the ASID Carolinas Chapter (this was before the positions of Past President and President Elect) and served as Chapter Treasurer and Chapter Secretary. In addition to these positions I also served several terms on the ASID Chapter Board and chaired numerous ASID Carolinas Committees. In addition to your service with our Chapter you also served with the National ASID. How were you involved with National ASID? I served on the: • ASID National Board of Directors for 2 years; • Ethics Committee for 3 years (reviewed and ruled on ethics cases from all chapters); • Council of Fellows (reviewed and determined members nominated for Fellowship), • National Nominating Committee (determined nominees for officers and board): • STEP Program (19 years – conducted workshops throughout the country to assist members in preparation for NCIDQ Exam – averaged 6 to 8 per year); • AID Accreditation Exam (predecessor to NCIDQ Exam – passed in 1968) • NCIDQ Accredited What led you to join ASID? In 1967 I was design director for a commercial design firm and working on projects jointly with an independent designer in Charlotte. He was a member of AID and convinced me that there were distinct advantages to being a member of a professional design organization. I applied for membership – in those days it was a more complicated process than today, involving several interviews with individuals and committees and a vote for final approval by the chapter board. Upon approval, I was encouraged to apply for the ASID Accreditation Exam, which I took and passed, becoming the second accredited member in the chapter. This mentoring designer soon left the Charlotte area and went on to become a nationally recognized and published designer with a large architectural firm in Texas. My involvement in activities of the chapter led to me serving on the chapter board; chairing committees; supervising the chapter providing vignette designs at the Southern Living Show in Charlotte; and eventually to becoming president of the chapter. I was chapter president at the time when AID and NSID consolidated to form ASID (approximately 37 years ago). Because the consolidation was not approved the first time it was voted on by the total membership of all the chapters, this resulted in me serving as chapter president for over two and a half years. What ASID events and chapter happenings stand out in your memory? In the early days of the chapter, there was more feeling of a community and friendship. There was not the concern with technology which we experience today, and not the sense of instant communication and immediate knowledge of all that was happening in the world – and yet I feel that the members experienced a closer bond with fellow members and long lasting friendships were established, which I don’t sense today. We would have at least four chapter meetings per year (the economy was totally different then and demands on our personal and professional time did not seem as severe as today) and there seemed to be much more involvement by a larger portion of our membership – far fewer members than today, but more personal contact). If a chapter member or member of their family were seriously ill, or passed away, everyone in the chapter was made aware there was more of a sense of family and community. We were maybe not as obsessed with professional issues or technology as today; it was a more personal atmosphere. It was a different day and the pressures of the economy and the profession did not seem so all consuming. Participation in chapter sponsored Design Showhouses was a great way to be in contact with other professionals, do something for local causes and charities, and have our design skills viewed by the public. Due in a larger part to this past recession, professional organizations have seen a decline in membership. In what way has your involvement with ASID helped you professionally in your career and in your life? My involvement with ASID, both with the local chapter and at the national level, has given me the opportunity to meet and interact with other professional designers from throughout the nation. These contacts have resulted in lasting friendships and professional advancement which I would never could have experienced on my own. The exchange of professional opinions, design direction and regional differences in approach to design solutions [have been enlightening]. I have been exposed to points of view and approaches to the profession that have influenced me through the years. The opportunity to travel throughout North America through involvement in various aspects of ASID has enabled me to see and experience areas that I would probably not have otherwise. ASID has definitely broadened my horizons and enhanced my professional approach. What do you see for the future of our profession? CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 11 LEGISLATION I believe that there is good and bad news regarding the future of the design profession. The good news is that most potential clients are more concerned than ever regarding their environment and surroundings, which creates more potential needs for our design services. But in order to properly fulfill these needs, we are going to be required to make changes in the ways we do business and provide for our clients. projects. I believe this professional attitude and respect has improved over the years, but still has a way to go. One truly strong professional organization (ASID) representing the profession overall would, from my point of view, be a step in the right direction toward [attaining] the professional image that we need to project in order to warrant the respect that is deserved. We still have a very fragmented and unorganized professional image with some of the public and allied professions – and only we as a united professional group can change that. The typical client today is much more informed and exposed to design solutions and related products and furnishings than ever before, thanks to the media, information on the internet, publications and HGTV. But knowledge and exposure can be a dangerous thing, if not properly evaluated and used. There PROFESSIONAL PROFILE is as much exposure to bad design as there is to good design, and many cannot determine the difference. It is more important than ever that we, as professional designers, educate our Education Virginia Commonwealth University: BFA Interior Design clients in functional and aesthetic aspects [of Duke University: Major in Business and Fine Arts design]. Because of all this information and Design and Sales Contract and Residential Design projects throughout the Southeast. examples floating around in front of them, Experience Participation in over twenty ASID Designer Showhouses in NC and SC. many think they know as much or more about Design projects published in Southern Accents, Southern Living, House design than we do. This is an issue which we Beautiful, Charlotte Woman, Housetrends and Interior Design magazines. will be dealing with more and more in the Design and Sales Positions: future. Ed Starr, FASID Also, we all need to evaluate our own areas of expertise and interest and determine what areas of design specialization we are most skilled in and market those specific skills to clients. Most in the design profession are becoming more specialized, just as in every other profession, and as a result we will be working more as design teams in the future, rather than one designer handling every aspect of a major project. I have experienced this myself over the last several years and have teamed up with another designer and a contractor with great detail skills on several design projects which have resulted in a very successful collaboration. The other designer’s area of expertise is space planning and technical areas, mine are finishes, color and furnishings details, and the specialized contractor successfully combines our input. We have just completed our fourth project together and are in the planning stages of the next one. This type of joint effort will be the future of our profession [and will enable us] to give our clients the best results possible. And we will be working more as consultants, leaving the providing of furnishings and other materials based on our specifications to other sources which can better provide those items. If you could wave a “magic wand,” what would be your vision for the profession of interior design and for ASID? Ideally, I would like to see the profession viewed with more respect and equality by allied professions with whom we frequently collaborate on 12 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER • • • • • Penegar Contract Furnishings: Director of Design Edward H. Springs Interiors: Interior Designer Odell Associates Architects: Director of Interior Design Ed Starr Associates: President / Owner, Interior Designer Starr Design Resources: Marketed a variety of design sources to Designers and Architects throughout NC and SC • Marlite Corp.: Marketed architectural wall systems to Designers and Architects throughout NC, SC, TN and VA • Ed Starr, FASID Design Consultant: Award winning and published design projects for residential and contract clients. Teaching Interaction Winthrop University: Served on Advisory Board for Interior Design. Juried student design competitions. Guest Speaker. Queens University: Taught Interior Design in continuing education program for several years. Central Piedmont Community College: Taught classes in Business Practices for Interior Designers and Advanced Design Studios. STEP Program for National ASID: Conducted seminars for eighteen years for ASID – to prepare members for NCIDQ Examination. Professional Organization Participation AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS (ASID) Carolinas Chapter ASID: Participated in all aspects of the chapter, including serving in all Chapter Officer Positions and several terms on the Chapter Board of Directors. Chaired numerous committees. Received Dora Gray Award for Design Excellence – 1994 Received Honor Award for Residential Design – 2006 Received First Place Award for Contract Design – 2009 National ASID: Served on the National Board of Directors for two years; the National Ethics Committee for three years; the National Nominating Committee and the National Council of Fellows. NCIDQ Certified (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Elected a Fellow of ASID (FASID) in 1998 – the highest honor Awarded a member for contributions to The Society and the profession. Personal Married to Victoria Sheppard Starr Debbie Dunlap Passes NCIDQ Debbie Dunlap, President of Dunlap Interiors, Inc. recently acquired her NCIDQ certificate. Debbie shares some helpful advice about her experience in taking the exam. of ASID, I do know it cost me several opportunities to be considered for the Carolinas Chapter Board and other committees that I had interest in working on. What led you to the decision of taking the NCIDQ Exam? Was this always a goal of yours? How has earning your certificated affected your role as an educator? I have been teaching students about the importance of the NCIDQ for years, first when I taught at Winthrop University, and now at The Art Institute of Charlotte. As an educator, I am a resource for my students so this as another example of where I can help my students while advancing the design As a graduate of Winthrop University, it was understood from the beginning of my education that I would take the exam. To prepare, I took the STEP program, spoke with other design professionals who had taken the exam, took numerous practice tests, and read and studied tirelessly. Did you have any struggles along the way? Actually yes, I would be remiss to say that it wasn’t a difficult test. The practicum part was not as difficult for me because my design skills are solid. The multiple choice parts were a different story! I took those two parts several times because I am not a great test-taker and I over- analyzed the questions. I became frustrated so I took a break for a couple of years while I was completing my Master’s Degree at The University of NebraskaLincoln. I went back to finish the multiple choice parts after I finished graduate school. I tend to be determined and persistent when I want to accomplish something. How can this impact your professional opportunities? I believe this will allow more opportunities for me professionally, as a designer and as an educator, as well as providing opportunities in the organizations to which I belong. Did you ever see a situation where not having your certificate held you back? Professionally speaking, not that I am directly aware of, but I always suspected that it cost me several positions I attempted to secure. In terms profession. What advice would you give to those seeking to take it? First, take advantage of all study opportunities. ASID has the STEP program, which is excellent! The trainers who lead that program understand how to help prepare the test taker. NCIDQ has numerous resources that can be found on their website, including books you can order, practice tests, and other materials. Next, talk with other design professionals who have already taken the exam. Their input on preparing and what to expect is invaluable. Finally, take the exam as soon as possible in your career before you get too comfortable in one area of design expertise, because the exam covers all areas of the profession. The longer you wait, the easier it becomes to over-analyze the questions, making the exam even more difficult. A special thanks… The real credit for this accomplishment lies with my husband, Edward, and the professors, mentors, colleagues, students, family, and friends who have always believed in my talent and abilities from the beginning. There’s no way I would have achieved this without each and every one of them. Registration for this year’s Real World Design Week opens in June RealWorld DesignWeek is a national mentoring program offering both hands-on and online learning experiences to introduce students to the real world of interior design. The program is designed to educate the next generation of designers and provide them exposure to professional practices and access to career development training. professionalism including: • composition of a professional introductory business letter • construction of a cover letter and resume • proper business etiquette and attire • correct use of digital communication Real World Design Week exists exclusively for ASID members. During the week—November 4-10, 2012—ASID student members will visit the work locations of ASID designers, industry partner reps and educators to shadow for a day. On the back end, “Position” reinforces the importance of follow up to address: • continued business etiquette • how to maintain contacts • how to expand experience into possible internship or job placement • how to use experience as a stepping-stone to a future career Real World Design Week is book-ended by a pair of online instructional seminars— “Prepare” and “Position”—hosted by prominent guest speakers. On the front end, “Prepare” educates students on various aspects of Real World Design Week will launch simultaneously nationwide each November in every ASID chapter. For questions on how to register and get involved, e-mail: [email protected]. CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 13 Design Community Focus: Metrolina By Pam Jones Metrolina Design Community Chair It’s been an exciting year for The Metrolina Design Community. We began our 2012 year in January with a meeting hosted by Crossville Tile and Stone, located in Charlotte, NC. The speaker, James Malkin, presented and demonstrated a new software program called Visoft. The program allows designers to design a kitchen, bath, or outdoor area using Crossville’s tile and stone products, creating a virtual space that can be manipulated and then printed to replicate a magazine photo. The presentation was impressive, creating a new opportunity for design professionals to present their designs. In April, Metrolina members enjoyed a presentation hosted by Industry Partner Suzanne Pizio of Ferguson Plumbing in their Showroom in Charlotte, NC. The presentation centered on the importance of social media for small businesses. There was also an interesting discussion about design blogs, and ASID member and blogger Amy Vermillion was on hand to share her experiences as a local design blogger. We were also happy to have Holly Phillips, who is a Charlotte designer and blogger, join us for the meeting. Holly and Amy attended Kravet’s BlogFest in NYC in May, meeting Designers and bloggers from all over the U.S. and visiting the Kips Bay Show House. On April 20th, the Kravet, Lee Jofa, and Brunschwig and Fils Showroom, located on Cedar Street, in Charlotte, NC, hosted an event for area designers. Scott Kravet, Creative Director, presented the 2012 Spring Line. Designers enjoyed previewing the Kelly Wersler and Candice Olson fabrics, as well as hearing Scott Kravet’s interesting stories about his family’s business. The summer ASID meeting for the Metrolina Design Community, scheduled for July 19, 2012 from 6pm until 7:30pm, will be hosted by The Lark and Key Art Gallery, located at 128 East Park Ave., Suite B, Charlotte, NC. The topic of the evening will be The Art of Personal Connection: From Artist to Gallery to Customer. We look forward to this exciting presentation, and to previewing their beautiful works of art. By way of introduction, Lisa Femrite and Scott Clark have graciously volunteered for two open positions in the Metrolina Community. Lisa Femrite will become the new ASID Co-Chair for the Chapter beginning Fall 2012. Lisa 14 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER has just opened Vonn Studio Designs, located at 1401 Central Ave, Suite 200-C, in Charlotte, NC. She has a background in marketing and administration and graduated from CPCC in 2009 with an Associates of Applied Science in Interior Design. She is passionate about delivering innovative ideas for residential and commercial design. We appreciate Lisa accepting this position, and believe she will be an excellent co-chair – we welcome her vivacious spirit and know she will be as asset to our ASID family. Scott Clark, the District Sales Manager for General Shale Brick, attended our April meeting, and expressed an interest in getting involved in the design community. General Shale Brick is a National ASID Industry Partner, and is approved for CEU courses. He has enthusiastically accepted our offer to be involved as an ASID Carolinas Industry Partner. We are planning to offer a CEU meeting in the fall, the date and time will be announced soon. Welcome to ASID Scott! The April 2012 Charlotte Home and Garden Magazine recognized fellow ASID Designer, Laura Archibald. The article featuring Laura is titled Rooms We Love, Patterns That Pop - Congratulations Laura! Pam Jones volunteered for the Metrolina Design Community Co-Chair position during the summer of 2009, and had the honor of working with Chair Mary Randall Rhyne for 2 years. She works as a full time Sales Associate for Kravet, and moved into the ASID Chair position last year. As a graduate of Queens University’s Interior Design program, she volunteers as a mentor to the Interior Design students, working to get them involved as student members of ASID Carolinas. She will continue her commitment as ASID Co-Chair for the Metrolina Design Community for 2012-2013. The Metrolina Design Community Chair position is open, so if you’re interested, please contact Pam. [email protected] STUDENT NEWS The Exciting Journey Begins! New Interior Design graduates of the class of 2012 tell us their plans as they begin their professional journey. SHAWN ROBBERSON Shawn is currently looking for a changeling entry level position where he can expand his LEED knowledge, flex his Revit skills, and be part of a great team. “ I’m excited and looking forward to starting my career." JILLIAN BRIGMAN Jillian graduated from Queens University in Charlotte, NC and is currently job hunting. “I’m excited about starting my first position as a professional interior designer. “ JAIME TOTHEROW Upon graduation in May from Anderson University, Jaime has accepted a position with Cheryl Smith Associates and will be working towards completing the NCIDQ requirements. She is looking forward to the next phase of her journey as a Design professional. MICHELLE ALDRICH Michelle graduated from the Art Institutes (RaleighDurham) in June. “I've got a free lance project right now, but am looking for full time employment with a professional design company. I'm confident I'll find something soon!” HANNAH MASSEY A recent graduate from Meredith College, Hannah is now living in Washington DC working as an Outreach Intern at KaBOOM! KaBOOM! a national non-profit invested in making sure every child is in walking distance of a playground. Hannah hopes that while at KabOOM! she can discover where her interest in community development and urban planning will take her next. WHITNEY POPE After completion of her interior design degree in May from Anderson University, Whitney is doing a little soul searching to answer questions, like “What & Where”. She is ready for her journey and a future career in Interior Design and hopes to land a position with a firm that works in both Residential and Commercial design. In the meantime, she will begin working with the HGTV Show, “Property Virgins”, in July. MEREDITH MIRICK Since I graduated from High Point University in May, I have traveled home to Arlington, VA, (Washington, DC area) and continued to work for Topline Home Staging Company in Fairfax, VA. I will also be beginning some intern work for this summer with a design company, Canvas LLC which is located here in Arlington, VA! I am excited to begin pursuing my passion for design in the many different opportunities that Interior Design offers! ALLEE PARROTT Since Graduating in May from Anderson University, Allee has been looking for a position abroad. She has recently accepted an internship with J & A Interior Design Co. Ltd. in Shenzhen, China and is excited to begin this new adventure and her career. STACEY EVANS Since graduating from Queens University in Charlotte, NC, Stacey Evans has continued working part-time as a designer/color consultant for one of Sherwin Williams’s boutique retail stores assisting customers with paint color and wallcovering selections. She is currently designing a custom armoire as a side project. Her goal is to work for an architectural or interior design firm bringing her creativity and design skills to a new level. DANIELE COX Since graduating from the Art Institute in Raleigh Durham, Daniele has been busy looking for her first design position. She has applied for interviews from Syracuse, NY to Fayetteville, NC. and is optimistic that she will find something soon as she begins her professional career. CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 15 Photoshop: Give it a Try! By Rebecca Cantrell, Allied ASID As we all know, technology plays a significant role in our society. If we adapt to the changing times, we are able to use today’s leading technology to make our assignment and project work easier and more efficient, therefore saving time and energy on behalf of our clients and ourselves. Many programs can assist us, such as apps on smartphones and the Revit program which have previously been mentioned in our past articles. One that has not yet been mentioned, but that is particularly significant in our field, is the Photoshop software program . If you aren’t familiar with Photoshop, it can seem a bit overwhelming, but knowing a few simple tools, such as how to transform an image to illustrate something to a client, can take you a long way. One of my favorite tools in Photoshop is called the Polygonal Lasso Tool. This tool allows you to select anything you like by making a circuit in any size or shape you desire around it, by the click of a mouse. Once the circuit is complete, it will “blink,” which allows you to alter the selected area in any way The Clone Stamp is another useful tool. This tool allows you to copy a desired area, and apply it to another. This is helpful if there are any imperfections in a space, or if you would like to make changes for a “beforeand-after” effect. For example, you have the image of a room before a renovation, and would like to get rid of the accessories such as a painting on a wall, or details on a coffee table. To use the Clone Stamp, you can go to the area that you would like to duplicate, press the alt key, and click the mouse. After the selection has been made, apply the selected range over the area you want to change by clicking and dragging the mouse. With this single tool, an entire region can be rendered completely different. Understanding the capabilities of these two simple tools will help provide you with the kinds of capabilities 16 | SUMMER 2012 | CAROLINAS CHAPTER without altering the entire image. Other tools, such as the Marquee tool, create circular or rectangular shapes, and are able to accomplish this task as well, but the Polygonal Lasso Tool allows you to select a specific area in a custom-style shape. This tool is commonly used to quickly change a wall color, or to add a glow of light from a light source to provide a visual understanding of how the space will more accurately render with the chosen wall color, ceiling pendant, or lamp. Photoshop has to offer. This program can seem a bit daunting with its multiple applications and this brief explanation doesn’t begin to cover all the abilities that Photoshop has to offer. But consider practicing its many faceted applications one step at a time, and in no time you will master the benefits that it can offer the design professional. IP Spotlight: The Legrand Group By Rebecca Cantrell An Industry Partner of the American Society of Interior Designers-Carolinas Chapter provides sophisticated lighting products for the Design Professional. ASID Carolinas “Eye on Design” spoke with Trip Speight about the company and its benefits to the design industry. Trip, please tell us briefly about Legrand and your role in the company: Well Rebecca, as a designer professional I’m sure you will agree that the smallest detail can make all the difference. Our company was founded on the principles of industry-leading innovation and great design. Legrand has transformed the world of lighting control products from a functional necessity to an elegant accent. Selecting the perfect light switch or dimmer can elevate your next project in ways you've never imagined. My role is to develop our specification channel and to assist developing our Lighting Showroom Program to the design professional with my counterpart Scott Connell. What types of services do you provide and how does that affect the client’s designer’s budget? We not only manufacture 3 different ranges of decorative lighting control and home systems, but we assist with layout and design of each individual project. We assess each designer or architect's project and prescribe solutions that offer the best fit. We realize that the ASID family is focused on the smallest of detail. When specifying lighting, we ensure the designer has the proper control of the fixture as well as the proper aesthetic of the switch and wall plate for the project. We do have the ability to customize the product to the project and can even customize the wall plate on the wall. Between the three ranges, we can accommodate every budget, be it small or large, residential or commercial. What are some common challenges that typically arise that Designers overlook or need a better understanding of when working with your line of products? The largest challenge we see is that the ASID designer has carefully designed a project down to the smallest detail but leaves the switch and wall plate choice to the electrician. This rarely achieves the desired results because the electrician is focused on the technical aspects of the project and getting the project completed and not on selecting the best functionality and aesthetics aspects for the client. How do your services/products contribute to sustainability? Legrand contributes to sustainability by focusing on three guiding principles: Environment, Social and Governance. Our entire commitment to sustainability can be found on our website at: www.legrand.us/aboutus/sustainability/our-approach.aspx How does Legrand approach each project installation? We approach each installation knowing that there is a specialized team working with each client. We are cognizant that each team member has a goal. We work with each ASID designer, architect, builder or contractor to evaluate the product(s) that fit(s) their particular project needs to ensure those goals are being met. We aspire to start the conversations with ASID designers concerning our line of products from the beginning of their projects, and to assist them in the implementation to the completion of that project. Does Legrand do more residential or commercial project work? We work in both residential and commercial projects equally and have the team to support both types of specifications. Any advice or words of wisdom that you could share with designers and architects to better prepare them when this service or product is needed on a project? Lighting is a crucial component to any project. From a bathroom to a boardroom, lighting makes the room complete. Don't forget this final detail – the control of that lighting, dimmer, or wall plate selection makes that project holistically cohesive from a design standpoint. Legrand can support any project through completion. Educating yourself on the advantages of what these line of products can do for your projects should not be underestimated. What has been Legrand's involvement in ASID? Have they had any specific involvement before? Legrand is new to ASID, having been involved for slightly over a year. Our decorative product lines have brought us to together. We are members of 11 chapters and have participated in several events and sponsorships that have helped us develop key relationships. Participation is key with ASID and we will continue to be involved in the future. From Florida to New York, Houston to Minneapolis, we seek to educate every ASID designer in America about Legrand. More about Legrand Legrand: The Smallest Detail Can Make All the Difference From lighting controls to home technology products, Legrand believes that design should never take a backseat. With three comprehensive lines, including the contemporary Studio Collection and the Italianinspired BTicino Axolute range, Legrand makes it simple for you to put the perfect finishing touches on any project. The Studio Collection Inspired by design and color trends from around the world, The Studio Collection is the first lighting control offering of its kind. By pairing titanium edging with sculptural form-factors, this suite of products allows you to make a statement with every switch. The collection includes switches, wall plates, and dimmers, as well as home systems such as intercom, whole-house music, camera, and home automation. In addition, Studio includes wireless lighting control systems, the perfect solution for residential renovation projects. Learn more at www.legrand.us/studio or call 919.673.6884. BTicino Axolute The Axolute range from BTicino features a bold, sophisticated design reflective of its Italian heritage. The full offering of light switches, outlets, wall plates, and ultra-luxe home automation options are available in a wide range of materials and finishes to complement any decor, from leather and wood to Alessi Stainless Steel and real Swarovski crystals. Learn more at www.bticino.us or call 919.673.6884. Lighting Controls from Legrand Legrand has a rich history in the lighting control industry, and offers a full suite of options including multiple dimmer interfaces and advanced wireless control of lighting scenes. These high performance products enable effortless control of all bulb types - from standard incandescent and halogen to advanced, energy-efficient CFL and LED bulbs. Learn more at www.legrand.us or call 919.673.6884. CAROLINAS CHAPTER | SUMMER 2012 | 17 Design Viewpoints Series Topics Focused on Communication, Modern Living, and Macro Trends The Design Viewpoints Series, a popular annual designer seminar series, was hosted by The High Point Market Authority in association with the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). All seminars in the Design Viewpoints Series were free to interior designers and retailers attending High Point Market during the week of April 22-24, 2012. Stay tuned for future programs offered in Association with the High Point Market in High Point, NC. This year’s series included a discussion about how communication impacts the bottom line, how consumers truly live today, how you can design for the changes, and how to prepare for the top macro trends coming in 2013. The Design Viewpoints Series has been hugely popular for the High Point Market and ASID by offering a series of topics critical to the success of designers and retailers. The design community is important to the High Point Market and this series was just one of the many ways to support and promote interior designers. Reports Heidi Salati, Director of Education, ASID: ASID is proud to join High Point Market in offering top-notch speakers on hot-button topics. Our focus is to develop events that are educational as well as inspiring. Working together with High Point Market has given ASID the chance to offer its members another quality educational opportunity. Good Ol’ Summer Time! Angela Merola, a 25 year veteran of Fortune 1000 companies, delivered a CEU presentation entitled “Top Communication; Tips to Boost Profits” on Sunday, April 22 , 2012. 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