DESIGN COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS
CHAPTER HAPPENINGS
A FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
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A sw er e f l e c to nt h ep a s tf e wm o n t h s ,i t ' se v i d e n tt h a to u rc h a p t e rh a se x p e r i e n c e d tremendousgrowthandsuccessthankstothededicationandcommitmentofeachand everyoneofyou
IamthrilledtoreportthatourrecentsessionwithmembersofthenationalASIDBoard ForumatLasVegasMarketwasincrediblyinformativeandproductiveAlongsideour
President-Elect,AdrianGalvan,ASIDAllied,wediscussedessentialmattersshapingour industryandlaidoutplansforthefutureofASIDTheenthusiasmandengagementdemonstratedduringthissessionweretruly inspiring
OneofthekeyhighlightsofourdiscussionswastheintroductionofthenewmembershipstructureWeembracethesechanges, andwearealsodoingourduediligencetoensureyourvoicesandconcernsareheardThisinitiativewillundoubtedlyenhance ourabilitytoserveyoubetterandprovidemoretailoredsupporttomeetyourneedsAswegearupforaseasonfilledwith excitingeventsandawardsceremonies,IencourageeachofyoutoactivelyparticipateandsubmityourentriesYourcontributions arewhatmakeourcommunityvibrantanddynamic
IamproudofourchapterspearheadingthelaunchofASID'sfirst-everDiversityinDesignBusinessGrantThisgroundbreaking initiativeunderscoresASID'scommitmenttofosteringinclusivityanddiversitywithinourprofessionIencourageallmembersto explorethisopportunityandcontributetocreatingamoreequitableandinclusivedesignindustry
Inadditiontothis,wearerampingupourpresenceonsocialmediachannelstoshowcasetheincredibleworkourmembersare doingIinviteyoutotagusandshareyourprojectsandexperiences,demonstratinghowdesignpositivelyimpactslivesYour storieshavethepowertoinspireothersandelevatethesignificanceofourprofession
Furthermore,wearehonoredthatwearepreparingtoawardscholarshipstodeservingstudentswhodemonstrateexceptional talentanddedicationtothefieldofdesignThankstoourDiamondandPlatinumSponsors,IndustryPartners,andmembers,your supportandgenerosityhaveenabledustoexceedoursponsorshipgoalsthroughtheOneAsk,OneGiveinitiativewhilealso helpingournextgenerationofdesigners,andforthat,weareimmenselygrateful Inclosing,IwanttoexpressmydeepestappreciationtoeachmemberoftheASIDTexasChapterYourpassion,creativity,and
unwaveringcommitmenttoexcellencecontinuetopropelourchapterforwardTogether,weareaforcetobereckonedwith, andIamexcitedtoseewhatwewillaccomplishinthemonthsahead
YourColleagueinDesign, Veronica Sanders, ASID Allied ASID Texas Chapter President, 2023–2024
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ASIDTEXASCHAPTER| ISSUE 2 I 2024 -3designTexas T XAS Texas SSUE 2| 2024 DESIGN COMMUNITY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS CHAPTER HAPPENINGS A FOCUS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION designTexas ASID Texas Chapter Office DallasMarketCenter InteriorHome+DesignCenter 2000StemmonsFreeway Suite1D411 Dallas,TX75207 Tel:(214)748-1541 9am-3pmMon-Fri administrator@txasidorg wwwtxasidorg ASID Headquarters 115215thStNW,Suite910 Washington,DC20005 Tel:(202)546-3480 Fax:(202)546-3240 membership@asidorg wwwasidorg www.thewymancompany.com Editor ChristinePreusler Art Director DawnLyon Advertising Inquiries HeatherMcMillen hmcmillen@thewymancompanycom (352)900-3011 ©2024TheWymanCompany,Incandthe ASIDTexasChapterThecontentsofthis publicationmaynotbereproducedwithout writtenpermissionfromthepublisherand theASIDTexasChapter March2024 08 DEI SPOTLIGHT 09 ASID TExAS CHAPTER'S FIRST DIVERSITy IN DESIGN GRANT A ROARING SuCCESS 10 JOIN uS FOR CELEBRATING DESIGN TExAS: EDuCATION, ExPO & AWARDS 12 STuDENTS, DESIGNERS & INDuSTRy PARTNERS: BE A PART OF THE STuDENT SyMPOSIuM 13 AuSTIN DC: MAKING CONNECTIONS AT THE SHADE STORE 14 DALLAS DC: KITCHEN TRENDS AT NEW KITCHEN DESIGN CONCEPTS STuDIO 15 DALLAS DC: HOLIDAy PARTy AT FACETS OF DALLAS 16 FORTH WORTH DC: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SHOWCASES NEW APPROACH TO 2024 COLORMIx FORECAST 17 SAN ANTONIO DC: LuNCH AND LEARN AT ELEMENTS ROOM 18 SAN ANTONIO DC: A PROGRESSIVE AND ENGAGING HOLIDAy PARTy DEPARTMENTS PRESIDENT'SMESSAGE02 BOARDOFDIRECTORS04 DESIGNCOMMUNITYLEADERS04 NEWMEMBERS04 CHAPTERVOLUNTEERS05 CHAPTERSPONSORS06 ADINDEX20 18 11 16 COVER: G Marlene Small, ASID Allied HeritageInteriors[Southlake] 2023CelebratingDesignTexasAwards BestinShowFortWorthDesignCommunity-Residential 1stPlace–Residential:Traditional/Transitional-LivingSpace 14
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
SIDAllied
SAN ANTONIO DC CHAIR
JenniferSalyer,ASIDAllied
SAN ANTONIO DC FINANCIAL CHAIR
VictoriaMuñiz,ASID
WEST TExAS DC CHAIR
EmilyNisbet,ASIDAllied
WEST TExAS DC FINANCIAL CHAIR
PaijeHolliman,ASIDAllied
ALLIED
KathrynGraceGonzalez,ASIDAllied
KarenLeeHauser,ASIDAllied
PROFESSIONAL
MeredithGriffinASID
INDuSTRy PARTNERS
CassandraKilgore,AcmeBrickCompany
LindaDeLeonAnnSacks
JeffreyChiapetti,AnnSacks
TaraPowers,BakerMcGuire
CoreyMannie,Bell&McCoyIntegratedSolutions
JoyceKaragiannis,ClassicHome,VillaHomeandBraxtonCuller
AmandaWilliams,ClassicHome,VillaHomeandBraxtonCuller
BryanRandolph,DuChateau
DaveLaBin,Farrow&Ball
BrianMonahan,KeystoneGranite
STuDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD 2023-2024
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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
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LauraMcDonaldStewart,FASID
MAGAZINE CHAIR
MicheleTraylor,ASIDAllied
NCIDQ ExAM PREP CHAIR
VeronicaMendez,ASID
ROSTER CHAIR
HollyHillis,ASID
SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR
JulissaVargas,ASIDIPRepresentative
SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIR
DanaBass,ASID
SPONSORSHIP CO-CHAIR
KathrynNelson,ASID
STuDENT AFFAIRS CHAIR
SavannahMitchell,ASIDStudent
STuDENT SyMPOSIuM CHAIR
AdrianGalvan,ASIDAllied
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2024ChapterSponsors
DIAMOND SPONSOR (IN KIND)
DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
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ASIDTEXASCHAPTER| ISSUE 2 I 2024 -7BRONZE SPONSORS NICKEL SPONSOR DALTILE FISHER & PAyKEL PIERCE HARDWARE THE STONE COLLECTION TRI-SuPPLy T O THE TRADE SILVER SPONSORS USA FLOORS DIRECT A NEW WAY OF FLOOR BUYING
DEISpotlight:PracticingInclusivenessand
CelebratingOurDiversityonSocialMedia
By ASID Texas Chapter DEI Co-Chair Maudie Edwards, ASID IP Representative
Asachapter,ourDEIstrategiesaimtoshareinsightonallthingsdiversity, equity,andinclusionastheyrelatetoourcommunityandbusinessesThis effortisdirectandintentionalinprovidingperspectivetoourmembers Alternatively,weneedtopracticewhatwepreachandactivelyengageinDEI valuesSowhynotstartwithsocialmedia!?
Totrulybeinclusiveonsocialmedia,weneedtoensureourcontentis representativeofourmembers,accessibletoourdesigncommunitiesfor posting,andvisiblydiverseHowdoweachievethisinclusivegoal,youask?
ASIDTexasChapterRecognizes
DiversityAwarenessMonths forApril,May,andJuly
April:ArabAmericanHeritageMonth/AutismAcceptanceMonth
May:AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth/HaitianHeritage
Month/JewishAmericanHeritageMonth
June:CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth/LGBTQIA+PrideMonth
STEP 1: Takeyourownphotos!Atthejobsite,inyourteammeeting,hanging outwithyourclients,atanyandallASIDDesignCommunityevents,atthe office,ofyourawards,and/orofyourprojectspast,present,andfuture–all arewelcomeJustremembertomakesureyouhavepermissiontotakephotos ofothers
STEP 2: EmailyourphotostoyourDesignCommunityChairIncludeasmuch detailsaspossibleaboutthephotos:namesofpeople,purpose,businessnames, contenttextyou ’dliketoseeincluded,andInstagramhandles
LetyourDesignCommunityChairCommitteetakeitfromthereTheywill preparethepostaccordingtoourASIDbrandguidelines,andsubmitforposting toincludemedia,text,handles,andhashtagsEachDChastheautonomyto determinetheirpostingprocessandfrequency,sowhenindoubt,ask
ThecontentyousubmitwillbepostedonASIDTexasChapterInstagram, Facebook,andLinkedInpages,sobesureyouarefollowingthem,sharingthe posts,andengagingwiththecontentinthecomments!
Wearesoexcitedtousethepowerofsocialmediatorepresentourbeautifully diversecommunityOurchapterisfilledwithtalent,experience,vision,origin stories,success,andculture–pleasehelpustofillourfeedwithcontentthat celebratesyou!
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ASIDTexasChapter'sFirst
DiversityinDesignGrantaRoaringSuccess
TheinauguralDiversityinDesignSmall
BusinessGrantprogramwasaresounding
successfortheASIDTexasChapteras
weawardedtheorganization'sfirst-
everDiversityinDesignSmallBusiness
GrantWereceivedmanyapplications,
demonstratingastronginterestinthis initiative
Therecipient,PorscheWilliamsofThe
P r o t o t y p e ,i sa nI n d u s t r yP a r t n e r
Representativewhosecompanyprovides
conciergeservicestailoredtointerior
designprofessionals
ThePrototypespecializesinstreamlining
andelevatingtheclientexperiencefor
designfirmsacrossNorthAmericaand
AustraliaTheirmissionistoempowerdesignerstofocusontheircorestrength–
creatingbreathtakingspaces–byhandlingallthebehind-the-scenestasks
PorscheWilliamsplanstousethe$5,000grantforseveralkeyareas: •TechnologyandToolsEnhancement:Implementinganewprojectmanagementsystemtoimproveefficiency
•TeamDevelopment:Investingintrainingandcontinuingeducationforstaff members
•ServiceRefinement:Conductingmarketresearchtorefineserviceofferings andprovideCEUs(ContinuingEducationUnits)fordesignprofessionals
•MarketingandOutreach:Expandingtheirreachwithinthedesigncommunity
"Thisgrantisn'tjustaboutgrowthforThePrototype,"saysWilliams"Itallowsus
tochampiondiversityandequitywithinthedesignindustry,whichalignsperfectly withourmission"
TheASIDTexasChapterisproudtobealeaderinDiversity,Equity,andInclusion
(DE&I)initiatives"We'rethrilledtoofferthisgranttoPorscheandThePrototype,
whoconsistentlydemonstratetheirsupportforourprofession,"VeronicaSanders,
ASIDTexasChapterPresidentandfounderofthegrant
Porscheechoedthesentiment: "ThankyoutoASIDTexas!Thisgrantisatremendous
honor,andI'mcommittedtousingittopropelThePrototypeforwardwhile
expandingourreachwithinthedesigncommunity"
Theprogram'spositiveimpactextendsbeyondthegrantitselfThechapter's
leadershiphasgarneredpraisefromASIDNationalHeadquartersandChairJohn
Cialone,whonominatedtheTexasChapterfortheprestigiousASIDNational
ChapteroftheYearAwardThisnominationrecognizesthechapter'sexceptional workacrossallareas
TheTexasChapterremainscommittedtoitsmissionWearededicatedtosupporting ourmembers,fosteringdiversitywithinthedesignindustry,andcontinuingto achieveexcellence
Staytuned!ApplicationsforthenextDiversityinDesignSmallBusinessGrantwill opensoonVisitourwebsite,https://txasidorg/news/diversity-in-design-smallbusiness-grant,forupdatesandapplicationinformation
About the Diversity in Design Small Business Grant
TheAmericanSocietyofInteriorDesigners(ASID)TexasChapterDiversityin
DesignSmallBusinessGrant,foundedbyPresidentVeronicaSanders,ASIDAllied, offersfinancialsupporttounderrepresentedindividualsorgroupswhoidentifyas
Minority,LGBTQ+,Disabled,andtheAgingPopulation(65+)Thegrantaimsto
supportASIDNationaleffortsanditsmemberstoimproveDiversity,Equity,and
InclusionintheinteriordesigncommunityThisgrantisopentoASIDTexasChapter
memberswithafor-profitbusinessexperiencingafinancialneedorlookingtotake
theirbusinesstothenextlevel
ASIDTEXASCHAPTER| ISSUE 2 I 2024 -9ChapterHappenings
Porsche Williams, ASID IP Representative, The Prototype
The Prototype team is busy at work
The Prototype team specializes in streamlining and elevating the client experience for design firms
Designers,Educators,Students, andIndustryPartnersfromall
acrosstheTexasChapter
Planonjoiningusfor
CelebratingDesignTexas:Education,Expo&Awards
Wednesday,July17–Friday,July19,2024
onthecampusofChapterDiamondSponsorDallasMarketCenter
Don'tmissthe2024installmentofourASIDTexasChapterconference CelebratingDesignTexas:Education,Expo&Awards(CDT)Because ourChapterissogeographicallylarge,thisistheonlyeventthatbrings usalltogethertolearn,source,socialize,andrecognizeourtalented members'interiordesignachievementsandvolunteerspirit,making itextraspecial
Ifyoumissedlastyear'sconference,then youmissedoutWe'rehappytoreportthat 1 0 0 %o fo u r2 0 2 3C D Tp o s t - e v e n ts u r v e y respondentssaidtheywereinterestedin participatinginthe2024conference,and herearejustafewofthemanypositive commentswereceived:
Iwantedtoreachouttothankyouforawonderful
ExpoandGalalastweek!ThatwasthefirstASID
eventI'veattendedsincecollege,anditwasgreat!
Meetingotherdesignprofessionalsandknocking
outmostofmyCEUsfortheyearwaswonderful
I'lldefinitelybebacknextyear!
-- Carolyn Pritchett Aponte, ASID | CPID, LLC (Austin)
[CelebratingDesignTexas2023]wasablast,andwedefinitelysaw ahealthybouncebackfromCOVID-19'simpactLookforwardto helpingdoourparttowatchthiseventrockettothenextlevelyear
overyearASIDdidabeautifuljobThankyouagain
-- Marie-Jacqueline King | Floor and Decor | CDT23 Exhibitor -
Youalldidabang-upjobonCDTThevendors
weregreat,friendly,andfullofinformationItwas
somuchmoreintimateIlovedeverythingabout
it,andthespeakerinmyCEUwasfirst-rateIhad
thepleasureofintroducinghimThanksforajob
verywelldone
-- Tim Latta, ASID Allied | TL Design Group LLC (Fort Worth)
Iwantedtothankyouforinvitingustobepartof
theASIDTexasevent[CelebratingDesignTexas
2023]lastweekImetsomeincrediblepeople
andlearnedalotabouttheDesignindustryImade
somenewfriendstoo!Ihopetobuildnewrela-
tionshipsandbearesourceforsomedesigners' artneeds.
-- Pamela Hackley | Hackley Fine Art | CDT23
Exhibitor
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ChapterHappenings
EXPOREGISTRATION
IndustryPartners,forgenewrelationshipsanddeepen
establishedpartnershipswithdesignersatourintimateExpo
ExhibitspaceisonsalethroughJuly1orwhenspacesells
out,whichevercomesfirst
ASIDIndustryPartnersmaysecurea10'x10'
spacefor$350ora10'x20'for$700Find
detailsandsecurespaceontheExpopageof
theCDTwebsite,asidtxcdtcom
DESIGNCOMPETITION
DesignersandStudents,the2024CDTDesign
CompetitionisopenforentriesMay1-31,
2024,andallASIDTexasChaptermembers
ingoodstandingareeligibletoenter.Findthe
completelistof2024categories,entryfees,
rules,andotherdetailsontheAwardspage
oftheCDTwebsite,asidtxcdtcom
CONFERENCEREGISTRATION
Everyone,conferenceregistrationwillbe
availablebetweenMay15andJuly12
ASIDmembersmaytakeasmanyCEUsduringtheconference
astheywantforaflatfeeof$65perpersonOurother
informativeofferings,suchasourresource-richExpo,Student
Programming,toursofthevastDallasMarketCentercampus,
and30-minutePop-UpTalksfocusingonbusiness,marketing,
andnetworking–areallfree, asareoursocialand
networkingevents,butyou
m u s tr e g i s t e rf o rt h e mt o
attend
PLANTOBETHERE!
Getoutofyourofficeand
carvealittletimefromyour
busscheduletocome
togetherwithyourpeersto
learn,source,andconnect; you'llbegladyoudid!Find
alldetailsastheybecome
availableandregistertoattend
onoureventwebsite:
asidtxcdtcom
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Students,Designers,andIndustryPartners:BeA
PartoftheStudentSymposiumJune3-7,2024!
The2024editionofourannualstudent-focusedmentoringandprogramming, StudentSymposiumfeaturingRealWorldDesignWeek,willoccurJune3-7,2024, onlineandatvariouslocationsaroundtheTexasChapter
What is the Student Symposium all about?
ExPANDING NETWORKS & PROVIDING INSPIRATION!
Students: Don'tmissthisopportunitytofurtheryourknowledgeandpreparefor launchingyourdesigncareeraftergraduationUseinvaluableone-on-onetime withdesignersandIndustryPartnerstogobeyondtheclassroom
Designers & Industry Partners: Shapethefutureofourindustryandidentifyfuture internsandemployeesforyourcompanybycommittingtoshortmentoringsessions withoneormorestudents
THE SCOOP ON STuDENT SyMPOSIuM 2024
Scholarships
InconjunctionwiththeStudentSymposium,Studentscanapplytowinoneoffour differentScholarshipsof$1,000each
APPLICATION WINDOW:
Monday,March4,2024@8:00AM-Monday,May20,2024@5:00PM
APPLICATIONFEE:$0
Real World Design Week
ThefirstfourdaysoftheStudentSymposium(Monday,June3throughThursday, June6,2024)consistofREALWORLDDESIGNWEEKandpersonalized
shadowexperiencesforstudentswithpracticinginteriordesignersandindustry partnersStudentshearfromexperiencedcareerprofessionalsaboutwhatit's likeintheindustryandhowtopreparethemselvesfortheworkplaceMost
ShadowExperiencesareinperson,butsomearevirtualTheyareallbetween twoandeighthours,whichthementorshavespecifiedontheirShadow
Experiencelistings
MENTOR REGISTRATION WINDOW (for Designers & Industry Partners):
Monday,February26,2024@8:00AM-Friday,March29,2024@5:00PM
MENTORREGISTRATIONFEE:$0
MENTEE REGISTRATION WINDOW (for Students):
Monday,April15,2024@8:00AM-Monday,May20,2024@5:00PM
STUDENTREGISTRATIONFEE:$0
In-Person Events
ThelastdayoftheStudentSymposium(Friday,June7,2024)featuresIN-PERSON
EVENTSintheASIDTexasChapter'sDesignCommunities
REGISTRATION WINDOW:
Monday,April15,2024@8:00AM-Monday,May20,2024@5:00PM
REGISTRATIONFEE:$25
ELIGIBILITy
StudentSymposium+RealWorldDesignWeekandallscholarshipsareopen exclusivelytoASIDStudentMembersonly,soifyou'renotamember,JOINNOW atasidorg/belong/apply/students
DON'T MISS IT
Students,Designers,andIndustryPartners:VisittheofficialStudentSymposium websiteasidtxstudentsymposiumorgtolearnmoreandsignuptoparticipate!
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InNovember,theASIDTexasAustinDesignCommunity(DC)convenedat
TheShadeStore,anASIDIndustryPartnerand2023SilverSponsor,to preparefortheyearaheadwitha2024KickoffandMembershipDrive Amidstdrinks,bites,andraffles,theyforgednewconnectionsandrekindled oldoneswithinthedesigncommunityTheeventwasaweekbefore
Thanksgiving,soguestsenjoyedsharingeachother'sfavoriteholidaydishes andtraditionsTheeventservedasthekickofffortheASIDleadershipyear, offeringinsightsonmaximizingmembershipbenefitsandinvolvement
opportunitiesDiscussionscenteredonupcomingeventsfor2024andthe introductionofexcitingnewmembershipprospectsItwasatimeofcamaraderie, learning,andanticipationastheypreparedfortheyearahead
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Austin DC Chair Tabitha Evans, ASID Allied, of Tabitha Evans Design, opened the 2024 Kickoff and Membership Drive
ChapterHappenings
Designers and industry partners learned about the exciting events planned for 2024!
Setting up for the 2024 Kickoff and Membership Drive
Pictured: Austin DC's Emerging Professionals Chair, Yana Ashim, ASID Allied, of Haus of YA
Thank you to The Shade Store for hosting the event!
Fun times mingling! From left to right: Liné Duke, Haus Design + Build Inc ; Suzanne Broyles, ASID IP Representative and Membership Chair, Haus Design + Build Inc.; Bob Gaynor, ASID Associate and Events Chair, Faulkner Design Group.
Pictured: Linde Perelli, ASID Industry Partner Representative, The Shade Store
Interior
Meeting new friends! From left to right: Micah Shae, ASID Allied and Communications Chair, M Shae
Design; Meredith Boyum, ASID Student and Student Representative
Chair, Britt Design Group
AustinEvents
DallasEvents
KitchenTrendsatNewKitchenDesignConceptsStudio
TheDallasDesignCommunity(DC)hadanexcitingNovembermeetingat
KitchenDesignConceptsDesignStudiointheDesignDistrict!ThebrandnewspaceshowcasedthelatestkitchentrendsTheDallasDCgathered insightsandperspectivesfromdesigners,aremodeler,andaluxuryappliance specialist
ModeratedbyTraciConnell,ASIDAssociateofTraciConnellInteriors,the panel'ssubjectmatterexpertswereasfollows:JeniferWiley,ASIDAllied, OwnerofJWileyDesigns;PaulZuch,ASIDIPRep,PresidentofAlairHomes D a l l a s2 1 8 ;G r a y s o nK n i g h t ,A S I DA l l i e d ,P r i n c i p a lI n t e r i o rD e s i g n e ra t LayeredDimensions;BrianneBowers,ASIDIPRep,TradeRepresentative atSub-Zero,Wolf,andCove
Guestsalsoenjoyedlightbitesandrefreshmentsastheywalkedthrough thedesignstudioandsawsomeofthenewesttrendsdisplayed
Attendees enjoy selections off of a charcuterie board
The panel shares knowledge about the industry with the Dallas Design Community
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Heather Tiso, Rachana Patel, Jennifer Wylie, Katie Blumenshine, Kelly Neville, and Kristin Mitchell posing in style in front of a brand cabinetry display
Princess Carter, ASID IP Representative; Kristi Hopper, ASID Associate; and Bryan Yates, ASID Allied, share ideas on future projects
Cristie Schlosser, ASID; Dallas DC Chair Bryce Smith, ASID IP Representative; Lane Taylor, Sarah Marek, and Megan Des Bordes.
HolidayPartyatFacetsofDallas
FACETSofDallasknowshowtothrowapartyandproveditinDecemberduring acelebrationatFacetsofDallasAfunDJandinteractivevideoboothaddedtothe merrimentGuestsenjoyedfestivelibations,delicioussavoryandsweetfoodstations, andasleighofrafflessponsoredbygenerousmanufacturers
ABIGthankyoutothosewhobroughtgiftstothepartyTheDallasDCis happytoreportthatitwasabletodonateanentirebathtubofwrapped giftstoToysforTots!
ASIDTEXASCHAPTER| ISSUE 2 I 2024 -15ChapterHappenings
Dallas DC Chair Bryce Smith, ASID IP Representative, covered in a bathtub full of toys donated to Toys for Tots!
Guests pose before a Bellmont Cabinet and Bertazzoni
A beautiful spread of bites and treats enjoyed by all Partygoers enjoy community
FortWorthEvents
Sherwin-WilliamsShowcasesNewApproach to2024ColormixForecast
TheASIDTexasChapterFortWorthDesignCommunitymetatthenew
S e m m e l m a n nI n t e r i o r ss h o w r o o mo w n e db yS u s a nS e m m e l m a n n ,A S I D
Associate,foraspecialpresentationbyASIDIndustryPartnerand2023
TexasChapterGoldSponsorSherwin-WilliamsGuestsenjoyedlightbites,
drinks,anddoorprizesastheyexperiencedAnthology:VolumeOne,anew
approachtoColormixForecastfor2024,abiennialcolortrendreportcarefully
collectedintofourchromaticfamiliesThispresentationalsoqualifiedasan
HSWCEU
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Fort Worth DC Chair Amy Mints, ASID Industry Partner, introduced the night's events and updated the community on upcoming information for Fort Worth
Guests mix, mingle, and tour the beautiful showroom of Semmelmann Interiors
Princess Carter, ASID Industry Partner, presents Sherwin-Williams Colormix forecast for 2024 Amy Mints, ASID Industry Partner, and Princess Carter, ASID Industry Partner, smile at the successful event
