2024 Issue 1 Design Texas

THE DIVERSITY IN DESIGN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT

DESIGN COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS

IN MEMORIAM: JULIE REYNOLDS

TEXAS

P r e s i d e n t ’ s M e s s a g e

Hello,ASIDTexasChapter,

Thesepastfewmonthshavebeenanabsolutewhirlwind,andletmetellyou,Iambeyond thrilledtodiveevendeeperintotheexcitementbecausewearejustgettingstarted!Our

Board,DesignCommunityLeaders,andVolunteerLeadershavebeenworkingtheirtails offtobringyoutop-notchprogrammingtohelpyouadvanceasprofessionalsAndletme justsay,Ihopeyou'vebeensoakingupallthevaluefromeacheventandCEUwe've thrownyourwaysofarbecausethere'splentymorewherethatcamefrom!

IamhonoredtobeapioneerinlaunchingASID'sfirst-everDiversityinDesignSmallBusinessGrantAsleadersinthefield,we takeimmenseprideinspearheadingthechargetowardsachievingNational'sobjectiveofbridgingthegapbetweendiversityand design,allwhilesupportingthegrowthofsmallbusinessesIalsoaimtokeepallourdesigner'sneedsfrontandcenterSo,Iwant toextendawarminvitationforyoutoswingbyourchapterofficeattheDallasMarketCenter,asit'sahappeningspot!

ContinuingtheamazinginitiativesfromourPastPresident,KathrynNelson,ASID,we'velaunchedourveryownDesignersLounge!

We'vedesignedacozyspacewhereyoucanwork,meetwithclients,orsimplykickupyourfeetandrelaxduringmarketdaysI

wanttoextendabigshoutouttoourvolunteersandsponsorswhohavehelpedusfurnishthislittlesliceofheaven!

OurindustrypartnersarealsogettinginontheactionWe'vesetupafabulousvignettedisplayareawhereweshowcasea

differentdisplayfromourbelovedindustrypartnerseachmonthIt'slikearotatinggalleryofdesigngoodness,connectingyou withthebrandsweallknowandloveIfyouwanttogetinonthisamazingopportunity,justcallourchapterofficeTrustme, youwon'twanttomissout!

Finally,IamthrilledtoannouncethatourOneAsk,OneGivesponsorshippackagehasgarneredoverwhelmingpositivefeedback Inlightofthis,wehaveexpandeditsofferingsandaddedevenmoreexcitingbenefitsVisitthechapterwebsiteattxasidorgto explorethesponsorshippackageanddiscoverhowyoucanlendyoursupport

Aswegazeintothefutureandeagerlyawaittheupcomingmonths,brimmingwithourspectacularDesignCommunityAwards andEvents,Iamgenuinelyexcitedtoconnectwithallofyou!Together,letusforgeaheadandcontinuetomakethisyeargreat!

YourColleagueinDesign,

Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied ASID Texas Chapter President, 2023–2024

2023-2024

VeronicaSanders,ASIDAllied

president@txasidorg

PRESIDENT-ELECT 2023-2024

AdrianGalvan,ASIDAllied

president-elect@txasidorg

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR 2023-2025

KristinNutter,ASIDIPRepresentative

finance@txasidorg

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR 2022-2024

NichelleHosley,ASIDAllied

membership@txasidorg

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 2023-2025

DeborahFuller,ASID

professionaldevelopment@txasidorg

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

2022-2024

KarlaUrbina,ASIDIPRepresentative communications@txasidorg

DIRECTOR AT LARGE 2022-2024

JessicaJanzen,ASID

at-large@txasidorg

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD 2023-2024

llied

SAN ANTONIO DC CHAIR

JenniferSalyer,ASIDAllied

SAN ANTONIO DC FINANCIAL CHAIR

VictoriaMuñiz,ASID

WEST TEXAS DC CHAIR

BrittanyRice,ASIDAllied

WEST TEXAS DC FINANCIAL CHAIR

PaijeHolliman,ASIDAllied

WELCOMENEWMEMBERS

A L L I E D

JudithDeMastersASIDAllied

CourtneyHDoty,ASIDAllied

KarenHMuise,ASIDAllied

AmySwitzer,ASIDAllied

ociate

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AdaCorral,ASID

I N D U S T R Y P A R T N E R S

BonnieFavorJordan,ArteriorsHome

AntoniaAvelar,AustinGraniteDirect

LauraCampanile,BallardDesigns

DanaMiller,BallardDesigns

AndreaGray,BollandBranch

JamesHughes,BostonMills

TanyaBonnette,Cambria

SamanthaDay,DayDesignLLCdbaDayDrapery

ElizabethWilliams,FACETSofDallas

ShannonReid,Ferguson

PedroMartinezMartinezCustomUpholsteryLLC

MartinezCustomUpholsteryLL

AshleyAune,RH

BlakeFilley,RH

BrianBaggett,SierraPacificWindows

ErikaOls

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More Chapter Volunteers

ADVOCACY CHAIR

JamesMarstiller,FASID

AWARDS CHAIR

KendaDraper,ASID

CELEBRATING DESIGN TEXAS CO-CHAIR

LisaBarron,ASID

CELEBRATING DESIGN TEXAS CO-CHAIR

LauraMcDonaldStewart,FASID

DIVERSITY TASK FORCE CO-CHAIR

MaudieEdwards,ASIDIPRepresentative

DIVERSITY TASK FORCE CO-CHAIR

AdrianGalvan,ASIDAllied

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR

IoanaBates,ASIDAllied

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS CO-CHAIR

GraceWininger,ASIDAllied

E-NEWSLETTER CHAIR

CindiCagle,ASID

INDUSTRY PARTNER LIAISON

KrystalHunter,ASIDIPRepresentative

I T CHAIR

LauraMcDonaldStewart,FASID

MAGAZINE CHAIR

MicheleTraylor,ASIDStudent

NCIDQ EXAM PREP CHAIR

VeronicaMendez,ASID

ROSTER CHAIR

PrincessCarter,ASIDIPRepresentative

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

JulissaVargas,ASIDIPRepresentative

SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIR

DanaBass,ASID

SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIR

KathrynNelson,ASID

STUDENT AFFAIRS CHAIR

SavannahMitchell,ASIDStudent

STUDENT SYMPOSIUM CHAIR

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DIAMOND SPONSOR ($10,000 - IN KIND)

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PLATINUM SPONSORS ($5,000)

GOLD SPONSORS ($3,000)

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2024ASIDTexasChapterSponsorships!

AttentionIndustryPartners:

For2023,welistenedtoyourfeedbackandconsolidatedourDesignCommunityandChapterEventsponsorshipsinto onecomprehensiveASIDTexasChapterSponsorshipsPackage

Whatdidthis “OneAsk,OneGive ” conceptmeantoyou?Yourcompanyonlyneededtopayoncefortheyear,andyou receivedcoverageacrosstheentirechapter,notjustinoneDesignCommunity

The2023Sponsorshipspackagewasahugehit;therefore,basedonevenmoreinput,wehavemadeafewvaluable tweakstoimprovetheofferingsandnowhaveour2024ASIDTexasChapterSponsorshipsPackageavailable!

So,planonenhancingyourASIDIndustryPartnermembershipwithoneofour2024ASIDTexasChapterSponsorships!

Visittxasidorg/chapter-sponsorshipstolearnmoreandsignup

DEISpotlight:AnOpenLettertothe

ASIDTexasChapterCommunity

Thisfiscalyear,asyournewdiversity,equity,andinclusionco-chairoftheASIDTexasChapter,Iameagertosharemypassion forallthingsDEIastheyrelatetoourdesigncommunityYou ’llfindavarietyofDEIinitiativesrollingoutthisyear,allinaneffort tobringawarenesstotheintricaciesofequityandinclusionandtocelebrateandimmerseourselvesinthediverseculturesand abilitiesofourclientsandcolleaguesForeachquarterlyvolumeofDesignTexas,myco-chair,AdrianGalvan,ASIDAllied,and IwillsharebriefdescriptionsofvariousmulticulturalcelebrationsandawarenesscampaignswithyouLet’sdivein!

January: Poverty Awareness Month

Thismonth,wecallattentiontothegrowthofpovertyinAmericaPovertyisaffectedbymanyelementsofoursociety,including housing,education,health,opportunity,safety,andjusticeTheUSCensusreportsthenationalaverageofAmericansinpoverty is117%,withTexasreporting134%,the13th-highestpovertyrateintheUnitedStates Howcanwehelpwithpovertyissuesinourcommunity?Whilepovertyasawholecanfeeloverwhelmingtotackle,thereare wayswecaneachmakeasignificantcontributionwithminimaleffort:

1. Challenge assumptions and get informed. Forexample,homelessnessisnotachoiceWhenyoulearnaboutthepoverty statisticswithinyourowncommunity,itisaloteasiernotonlytounderstandandgrowcompassionbutalsotofindareasof interestyoumayliketosupport

2 Donate and volunteer Therearesomanyfantasticcharitiesandnon-profitorganizationsthatareindesperateneedofour supportWhileASIDcannotdirectlyendorseanyonespecifically,weencourageallourmemberstogetinvolvedandhelp withinourcommunities

3. Take initiative. Planafundraiserforacharityofinterestorsponsorafamilyinneedorpreparehomelesskitsanddonateto alocalshelterStayabreastoflocalandstateelectionsaffectinganyelementthatcouldcontributetopoverty,andvote accordingly

4 If you own a business, create jobs and provide paid leave Manylivinginpovertymaynothavethecredentialswerequire asdesignprofessionals,buttheydohaveskillstocontributePayalivingwage,andconsiderprovidingaccesstopaidtime off,asmanycannotaffordtotaketimeoffwithoutpay

February: Black History Month

In1976,PresidentGeraldFordofficiallyproclaimedFebruaryasBlackHistoryMonth,andsincethen,everypresidentafter thathasmaintainedthisdesignationBlackHistoryMonthisanopportunitytorecognizeandcelebratethemanyachievements

ofBlackpeopleAccordingtoZippiacom,ofthe43,756reportedinteriordesignersintheUS,only15%ofthemareBlackor

AfricanAmericanRegardedasthefirstBlackAmericanInteriorDesigner,HaroldCurtisBrownattendedtheBostonSchoolof

FineArtsandtheNewSchoolofDesignHefamouslydesignedtheinteriorofNewYorkCity ’sHotelNavarro,whichhassince becomeoneofthefirstRitz-CarltonhotelsCecilHayesisknowntobethefirstBlackfemaleinteriordesignerandthefirst

BlackinteriordesignertobenamedinArchitecturalDigestShewasoneofthefirsttostartherownbusinessinSouthFlorida andwouldn ’tyouknowit,becameamemberofASID!TheseBlackpioneershavepavedthewayformanymoreinteriordesigners tofollowintheirfootsteps,contributingtheirinventiveandpersonalizedstylestothebeautyweseeinourcommunitiestoday

March: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month / Irish American Heritage Month / Women’s History Month

Marchisaction-packedwithdiversity;let’ susethisplatformtotouchontheintentionsofeachcampaignDevelopmental

DisabilitiesAwarenessMonthisaninitiativecreatedin1987bythen-PresidentRonaldReagantoincreasepublicawareness oftheneedsandpotentialofAmericanswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesAsdefinedbytheCDC,developmentaldisabilities

includeAutismspectrumdisorders,CerebralPalsy,attention-deficit/hyperactivitydisorder,learningorintellectualdisabilities,hearing loss,visionimpairment,andotherdevelopmentaldelaysWe,asacommunity,arecalledtolearnmoreaboutourneighborswith developmentaldisabilitiesandseektoconnectwiththeminmoremeaningfulways IrishAmericanHeritageMonthhasbeenrecognizednationallysince1991andintendstocommemoratetheroleofIrishAmericans inhistoryAsinteriordesignprofessionals,wehavecometoembracemanyIrish-influenceddesignelements,suchastheuseofnatural materials(linen,wood,andstone),patternssuchastweed,herringbone,andtartans,andtheemphasisoncomfortinthehomewith thehearthasafocalpoint

Women ’sHistoryMonthencouragesthestudyandcelebrationofthecontributionsofwomeninAmericaandhasbeenrecognized assuchsince1987Thisyear ’sthemeis “WomenWhoAdvocateforDiversity,Equity,andInclusion ”Takingastandtoeliminatebias anddiscriminationtakescourage,time,andeducationtounpeelthecompactandlayeredonionthatisDEISimplybyreadingASID’ s

DEIpublicationsandparticipatinginourvariousDEIefforts,youarecontributingtothisadvocacy!

Thankyoufortakingyourvaluabletimetolearnmoreaboutmulticulturalcalendarawarenessmonths,andIhopeyou ’llcontinueto

engageinallthewayswepresentDEItopicstoyou

Happycelebrating!

Maudie Edwards, ASID Industry Partner – Architectural Surfaces

AustinDCFinancialChair

TexasChapterDEICo-Chair

DiversityinDesignSmallBusinessGrant

OpenforApplications

"Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied, has championed the first-ever Diversity in Design Small Business Grant, which is currently open for applications. Thanks to her unwavering dedication, this initiative has come to fruition, offering a unique opportunity for small businesses in the design industry."

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, ASID Texas Chapter

TheASIDTexasChapter ’sDiversityinDesignSmallBusinessGrantaimstosupportdiversesmallbusiness owners(10employeesorfewer)andisawardedtoASIDmemberswhoidentifywithhistoricallymarginalized

groups,namelycommunitiesofcolor,theLGBTQ+community,thoselivingwithdisabilities,andindividuals65 yearsandolder

Asmanyofushaveexperienced,startingandowningabusinessisnoeasytask,andhistorytellsusaccessing thecapitalneededtokeepabusinessafloatisespeciallytoughformarginalizedbusinessownersThroughthe

supportofourASIDmembers(andTexasChapter)andIndustryPartners,thisyearweareimplementingthe

firstof-its-kindDiversityinDesignSmallBusinessGrant,wherewewillseektoempowerthroughfinancial

assistanceandresources

OurIPsandmembershaveexpressedtheirdesiretoseetheirsponsorshipsandmembershipduesusedmore

effectivelytowardcommunityinvolvement,supportingmembers,fosteringcamaraderie,andpromotingprofessional

developmentAsleaders,webelieveitisourresponsibilitytoensurethatourmembersfeelheard,valued,and

supportedWehaveaddressedthedemandtosupportourmembersfurtherbyinitiatingseveralstudent scholarships,includingaDiversityinDesignScholarshipBycreatingthisDiversityinDesignSmallBusiness

Grant,wecanexpandourreachtoachieveamoreinclusivecommunityandexpandouropportunities

TheTexasChapteriscommittedtopromotingequity,inclusivity,anddiversitywithinourorganizationand

providingvaluableresourcestoallourmembersWehopethisgrantwillserveasasteppingstonetoward

achievingthesegoalsandstrengtheningourdesigncommunity

Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied ASID TX President, 2023-2024

ShowcasingTalentatArchitecturalSurfaces

TheASIDAustinDesignCommunity(DC)participatedintheATXDesign

Expowhereinteriordesigncreativitymeetsthemasses!HeldattheASID

IndustryPartnerArchitecturalSurfacesshowroom,thiseventwasdesigned

toinspirethepublicie,potentialclientsandcustomersfortheirnext

The first of its kind, the ATX Design Expo was created to connect the community with our interior designers to illuminate the scope of their design work ASID members signed up to stage their booth, reflecting their design styles Pictured:

homeorbusinessimprovementprojectTwentyASIDPractitioners,three

ASIDIndustryPartners,andthreelocalretailershadtheopportunitytosign uptointeractwiththepublicandshowcasetheirservicesandproductsthat helpbringspacestolife

ASID members had the opportunity to consult with various design enthusiasts in Austin and surrounding areas The Austin DC is committed to supporting our

Brooke Hilsabeck, ASID Allied, BPH Designs

members through creative lead generation strategies like this ATX Design Expo event Pictured: Micah Shae, ASID Allied, M Shae Interior Design, LLC

The ATX Design Expo was created by ASID Industry Partner and Austin DC Financial Chair Maudie Edwards and sponsored by Architectural Surfaces The Architectural Surfaces Austin showroom provided the ideal floor plan for staging booths and table setups with plenty of space for guests to navigate From left to right: Jim Wilson, Publisher, Luxe Magazine; Maudie Edwards, ASID Industry Partner, Architectural Surfaces

Not only did the vendors decorate their booths, but most supplied fun takeaways for the guests Julie Kuney practices interior design and is an accomplished baker who provided the most delicious sweet treats for everyone to sample From left to right: ATX Design Expo guest and Julie Kuney, ASID Allied – Finery & Cake

Posing with event guests, Tanya Mirabal creatively staged an outdoor space booth From left to right: ATX Design Expo guests; Tanya Mirabal, ASID Allied, Studio 74 Interiors

Event guests engaged in meaningful conversations with each booth vendor, further promoting the interior design profession From left to right: Mimi Wittstruck, ASID, Mimi Wittstruck Design; Laura Burton, ASID Allied, Laura Burton Interiors – Finery; ATX Design Expo guest

Co,andLightingInc

TobetterconnectIndustryPartnerswithASIDmembers,theAustinDesign Community(DC)preparedaShowroomCrawlconceptthatunitedthedesign communityandservedasasignificantfundraisereventtopayforvarious activitiesrangingfromstudentsupporttoholidaypartiesTwenty-seven designerswereloadedupintwoMercedesSprinter-stylevansandwhisked awaytofiveIndustryPartnershowroomsEachshowroomfeaturedabrief presentation,atour,andlighteatstoenergizeguests!IndustryPartners includedMSISurfaces,TrueBlueSurfaces,AnnSacks,VisualComfort&

WearesogratefultoourgenerousIPsfortheirsupport!

Thank you to Gabriel Trinidad, ASID Industry Partner and Owner of Lighting Inc , for not only sponsoring the Showroom Crawl but also gifting a one-year ASID membership to winning guest Julie Kuney, ASID Allied! What a fabulous treat and a generous surprise! Gabriel took the liberty of preparing an entire Design Day at his Austin location, spoiling designers and community members with manufacturer reps on location available for consultations, a delicious buffet spread, a digital photo booth for guests to play in, and raffle prizes galore!

At the end of the Showroom Crawl, guests left with swag and unique gifts from all seven of our generous Showroom Crawl sponsors. They took home not only amazing goodies but also detailed knowledge of the products and services each sponsor presented, leaving a lasting impression on every ASID member and guest who attended. This event proved to be the kind that best connects our members and IP community, positioning ourselves to grow and thrive in our respective businesses!

Safety first! Guests are prepped and ready to tour! From left to right: Betty Reeve, Guest, Finery & Cake; Julie Kuney, ASID Allied, Finery & Cake; Stacia Newton, ASID Industry Partner, Paper Moon Painting (Showroom Crawl Sponsor); Cora Martinek, ASID Allied, Texas Bright Ideas; Bryce Vandergriff, Guest, Bryce Vandergriff Design; Jennifer Ransom, Guest, JR Designs; Ty Bullock, ASID Industry Partner, MSI Surfaces (Showroom Crawl Sponsor)

Showroom Crawl Sponsor & ASID Industry Partner, True Blue Surfaces, graciously hosted the guests at their showroom True Blue team members took the guests on a live tour of their factory as slabs were being fabricated Pictured in red, Showroom Crawl Sponsor Kara Templeton, ASID Industry Partner with Simply Home, attended the Showroom Crawl as a “traveling sponsor ” These sponsor types don’t have a showroom space to host, so they ride with guests and share business details during the journey to each location

Showroom Crawl Sponsor & ASID Industry Partner Ann Sacks took guests on a tour of their stunning showroom in downtown Austin after treating guests to a lovely lunch Guests enjoyed seeing the latest Ann Sacks collections and learning about the company ’ s products and services Thank you, Ann Sacks team, for your hospitality!

At Visual Comfort, our ASID Industry Partners and Showroom Crawl Sponsors, treated our guests to an illuminating presentation of their lighting products Their classroom setting is ideal for sharing the latest and greatest lighting trends and functions

DallasEvents

Designer'sChoiceAwardsatRedstoneKitchens

OnSeptember12attheshowroomofASIDIndustryPartnerRedstone

KitchenandEliteApplianceASIDmembersandguestscelebratedtheASID

IndustryPartnerwinnersofthe2023DallasDesigner ’sChoiceAwards

TheDallasDesigner'sChoiceAwardsallowdesignermemberstoshow appreciationforIndustryPartners(IPs)byvotingfortheirfavoritecollaborators inmultiplecategoriesTheDallasDesignCommunity(DC)celebratedtheir valuableIPsandmingledwithcolleaguesfromthedesigncommunitywhile enjoyingrefreshingdrinksandlightbites Athank-you-and-farewellspeechwasgiventothisyear'scommi

Members

CelebratingNaturalStonewithAnnSacks

TheASIDTexasChapterDallasDesignCommunityuncoveredthemagicofnaturalstonewiththeDallasDesignDistrict'snewestgem, ASIDIndustryPartnerAnnSacksSlabs,presentedtheCEU"AchievingGreenBuildingGoalswithNaturalStone"

ParticipantswereinspiredbythenewDallasDesignCommunityChair,BryceSmith,ASIDIndustryPartner,asheintroducedhisnew leadershipteamandsharedhisgroundbreakingplansfortheupcomingyearItwasaglimpseintothefutureoftheDallasDesign Communitythateveryoneissuperexcitedabout!Drinksanddelicioushorsd'oeuvreswereenjoyedastheymingledwithothercolleagues fromthedesigncommunityThiseventsetthetoneforthisupcomingyear

Hosts had delicious bits and treats waiting for guests!

Guests catching up and ready to see what's upcoming this year! From left to right: Dallas DC Programs Co-Chair Emily Calorino-Sipe, ASID IP Rep with DuChateau; Dallas DC

Membership Chair Chris Takacs, ASID IP Rep with Kitchen Design Concepts; Dallas DC Programs Co-Chair Jennifer Mueller, ASID Allied

Debora Stewart, ASID and Dallas DC Communications Chair Matthew Collins, ASID IP Rep

Partygoers mingle and enjoy food and conversation among the beautiful stone slabs in the showroom A slab of Grand Antique black marble is showcased in the Ann Sacks exquisite stone slabs

FortWorthEvents

FortWorthMagazine2023DreamStreetTour

TheFortWorthDesignCommunity(DC)

touredthethreestunninghomesofFortWorth

Magazine'sDreamStreet2023FortWorth

Magazinecollaboratedwithrenownedbuilders,

architecturaldesigners,interiordesigners,and

projectpartnerstocreatethreemagnificent

luxuryhomes,markingthethirdyearofthis

esteemedpartnership

Theprimaryobjectiveofthesecollaborative

effortswastoshowcasecutting-edgeadvance-

mentsintechnology,homebuildingtechniques, anddesigntrendsinthepicturesqueColleyville

neighborhoodofOakAlley

TheDreamStreethomeswereopenfora

monthofpublictouringthroughoutOctober,

withtheproceedsfromticketsalesbenefiting

themagazine'sofficialcharity,AWishwith

Wings,whosemissionistograntmagical

wishestoyoungTexanswithlife-threatening

medicalconditionsThetourwasgreatly

successful,andtheFortWorthDCwouldlike

tothankeveryonewhoparticipated!

The English: This Kensington Custom Homes and Heritage Interiors 7,500-plus square foot home showcases a contemporary twist on English Arts & Crafts Asymmetrical façade, a pitched roof, and unique windows create a Cornwall cottage feel.

The Mediterranean: Builder John Webb of Heritage Homes and interior designer Susan Semmelmann, ASID Associate of Susan Semmelmann Interiors collaborate for their second Dream Street project This Mediterranean-style home blends influences from Spain, Italy, Greece, and Morocco

The Tuscan: With stone, stucco, tile, and wood, Brian Michael Distinctive Homes’ 6,800-plus square foot Tuscan adobe embodies Da Vinci’s era with its elegance, harmony with nature, and terracotta roof, while stucco façade and wooden shutters evoke the Italian Renaissance

SanAntonioEvents

BuildingaSustainableFootprintintheHomeFurnishings

IndustryatKBKtotheTradeRoom

ParticipantsenjoyedaCEUlunchpresentedbyJenDolan,DirectorofSales withArteriors,wheretheydiscussedvariouswaysthatSustainabilitycanbe

definedinproductdesign,production,andmanufacturingwithintheHome

Furnishingsindustryandhowsustainablewaysofworkingacrossawide varietyofbusinesspracticesintheareasofdesign,production,andlogistics areimperativetosupportingandfosteringtheearth’sfragileecosystem

Participantsalsolearnedaboutsustainablebusinesspracticesandwhythey mustbeconsideredwhenspecifyingproductsforinteriordesignprojects, includingproductdesignandproduction,materialcompositionandmaterial harvesting,preservationofartisancraftsmanandproduction,productlifecycle, packaging,andtransit

From left to right: Brian Whitley, Brand Ambassador for Arteriors; Kelly Klein, ASID Industry Partner/ KBK Host; Jen Dolan, Arteriors Rep & CEU Presenter

From left to Right: Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied, ASID Texas President-Elect, Robin Black, ASID, Past ASID Texas President, Ed Plaisance, Guest

Kelly Klein, ASID IP Rep/KBK Host, San Antonio DC Financial Chair Victoria Muniz, ASID, and Araceli Suarez, ASID IP Rep/KBK.

Connie Vasquez, ASID; Nichelle Hosley, ASID Allied, ASID Texas Membership Chair; Elizabeth Acosta, ASID Allied.

ASID members and guests learning about Building a Sustainable Footprint in the Home Furnishings Industry

From left to right: Kelly Klein, ASID IP Rep/ KBK Host, Raffle winner; Anita Copeland, ASID Allied; Jen Dolan, Arteriors Representative and CEU presenter

TheSelf-CareandWellnessBenefitsofLuxuryKitchensand

BathroomsCEULunchatFacetsofSanAntonio

ASIDTexasChapterSanAntonioDesignCommunitykickedoffthenew

ASIDleadershipyear,experiencingthenewlyrenovatedshowroomofASID

IndustryPartnerFacetsofSanAntoniowhileenjoyingaCEUpresentedby

KateQueramwithKohler,ASIDIndustryPartnerParticipantsdiscussed

disengagingfromworkresponsibilitiesandlookedattwohomeareasideal

forperformingself-careandimprovingourwell-being,assistedbyinvesting inluxuriousitems:thebathroomandthekitchen

We could not resist stepping into a lavish bath after learning about “The Self-Care and Wellness Benefits of Luxury Kitchens and Bathrooms” From Left to Right: Texas State University Student Liaison, Tara Spies Smith, ASID Student, Financial Chair, Victoria Muniz, ASID, Chair, Jennifer Salyer, ASID Allied, and

Financial Chair Victoria Muniz, ASID, making announcements followed by a NEW YEAR toast celebrating the incoming committee and San Antonio Design Community Speaker: Kate Queram, ASID Industry Partner, Kohler Rep, and CEU Presenter

Membership Chair, Alexis Allen, ASID IP Rep.

Mingling after the CEU and meeting a new ASID student member Left to Right: Emerging Professionals Chair Dachelle Willis, ASID Allied, Texas State University Student Liaison, Tara Spies Smith, ASID Student, and Texas Chapter President-Elect Adrian Galvan, ASID Allied.

Facets staff, wearing pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and posing in their newly renovated showroom. From left to right: Caryn Musick, San Antonio DC Membership Chair; Alexis Allen, ASID IP Rep; Crissy Sutherland; and Jennifer Wanjura

WestTexasEvents

WestTexasDesignExpo

Everyyear,thehighlyactiveASIDTexasTechUniversityStudentChapter organizesanimpressiveDesignExpothatnotonlybenefitsthelargenumber ofstudentswithintheuniversity'sDepartmentofDesignbutalsoexposes designprofessionalsfromLubbockandthegreaterWestTexasareatothe latestandgreatestinmaterials,furniture,andmore

Thisyear'ssuccessfuleventoccurredonTuesday,October3,atanewvenue:

TexasTech'sFrazierAlumniPavilionTheASIDTexasChapteragainenjoyed p a r t i c i p a t i n ga sas p o n s o r i n ge x h i b i t o r ,c o m m u n i c a t i n gt os t u d e n t sa n d

practicingdesignersalikethemanybenefitsofbeinganASIDmemberat

anystageofone'scareerLeadersalsodistributedsomepopularASIDTexas

brandedswag,includingsupplyingtheevent'sofficialtotebag

TheDesignExpohasbeengoingstrongfor30yearsandhasbecomea

traditionwithintheDepartmentofDesigninthefallTheeventconnects

designprofessionals,interiordesignstudents,andarchitecturestudentswith

thebestinthecontractfurnishingsindustryItallowsmanufacturersto introducetheirproductstofuturedesignerswhileeducatingthemonthe latestproductdesign

Afterth eb us yW es tT ex a sD es ignE x poto o kpl a ceo n

October3atTexasTechUniversity,ASIDTexasChapter leadersenjoyedhostingWestTexasCONNECT,anevening

socialeventatLaDiosaCellars,thefunandeclecticbistro

intheheartofLubbock'sDepotDistrict

StudentleadersfromtheASIDTTUStudentChapter,area

ASIDmembers,TTUInteriorDesignFaculty,andmanufacturers

whoexhibitedattheDesignExpogatheredtoenjoyclassic

SpanishandMediterraneantapasandrefreshmentsThe friendlyandrelaxedatmospherehelpedforgenewconnections

Chapter leaders at ASID Texas booth: Laura McDonald Stewart, FASID; Chapter President Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied; West Texas DC Financial Chair Paije Holliman, ASID Allied; and Chapter Financial Director Kristin Nutter, ASID IP Rep

Chapter Financial Director Kristin Nutter, ASID IP Rep, (right) did double-duty working the Floor & Décor Design Studio booth with colleague Lexa Holmes

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InMemoriam:

JULIEREYNOLDS,ASID

Itiswithheavyheartsthatwereport thatlongtimeanddistinguished ASIDmemberJulieReynoldsof

DallaspassedawayonOctober12, 2023,withherhusbandDonand

sonsDavidandChrisbyherside Thefamilyheldaprivateservice

Overthelastfewdecades,Julie devotedagreatdealoftimeand energytoASID,theTexasAssociation forInteriorDesign(TAID),andthe interiordesignprofessionoverall

Sheservedas2009-2011TAID

PresidentbeforeservingasASIDTexasChapterPresidentforthe2018-

2019term

Shewaspassionateaboutcontinuingeducationandcareerexcellence,which

ledhertomentorNCIDQExamtesttakers,writeCEUs,andreviewCEU

submittalswhileservingonASID’ snationaleducationcommitteeBesides educatingherfellowdesignersandherclients,shealsolivedbyexample

whenitcametoissuesofsustainabilityandaccessibility

Juliewasalsoanenthusiasticsupporterofinteriordesigneducationand l e g i s l a t i o na n dr e c o g n i z e dt h ev a l u eo fi n t e r i o rd e s i g nr e g i s t r a t i o nS h e

testifiedduringthe2012TexasSessionbeforetheSunsetstaffmembers

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