Desert Design Magazine - Fall 2022

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Reflections

As my term has ended, I find myself reflecting on the accomplishments of our chapter this past year. As an industry, we all had to learn how to manage our time, client experiences, and expectations due to product delays. In addition, designers had to work harder with our architects and contractors to value engineer projects due to the rising cost of goods and the lack of workers and productivity. However, we came together as an industry with a collaborative spirit to raise the bar of interior design in Arizona. As a result, it was evident in the Design Excellence Awards that the work product of the Arizona North Chapter is extraordinary. Highlights of the past year are the ASID Designer Holiday House which raised $20,000 for Voices for Casa and $14,000 for our chapter; Mix-n-Mingle’s unprecedented turn out of 150 people; the totally revamped Design Excellence Awards, including simplified entry instructions, new categories including three student opportunities, updated judging criteria, and the redesigned crystal awards. I was also thrilled to see excellent programming for the chapter meetings with guest speakers, book signings, CEUs, and cooking demos to name a few. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your president and I can’t wait to see what next year brings.

ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER

PO Box 36795

Phoenix AZ 85067 602.569.8916

Info@azn.asid.org

www.azn.asid.org

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

CHRISTINA DICKINSON, ASID

Editorial Staff

EDITOR

PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID

ASSISTANT EDITOR

JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID

PROOFREADERS

Jewell Blair, Allied ASID

MIRANDA GWILLIAM, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

CINDY LEWTON, ASID

DEB RITCHIE, Volunteer

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Your Incoming Board of Directors 2022-2023

President-Elect

LAURI HOWELL, Allied ASID

president@azn.asid.org

Lauri has worked as an interior designer for more than 15 years both with her own business, Lauri Howell Designs, as well as collaborating with other designers. She has degrees in both communications from CSU, Stanislaus, and interior design from the Art Institute of San Diego. Lauri believes in giving back to the community and has been involved with Habitat for Humanity, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, and the Ronald McDonald House of Orange County.

Communications Director

CHRISTINA DICKINSON, ASID

communications@azn.asid.org

Christina is the owner of EmQDesign, she specializes in working with builders to provide concierge client services and on trend spec packages. She also combines her passion for timeless objects and interior design through EmQVintage, her resale business. She is a life-long learner who earned degrees in literature and education before returning to school to study interior design. When not trying to sneak in as much travel as possible, she lives in Flagstaff where you can find her reading, cooking, wandering in the woods or trying to garden at high-altitude.

Finance Director

WANDA FREDERICK, ASID

finance@azn.asid.org

Wanda Frederick, ASID, is a woman on a mission. After a successful career in the aerospace and automotive industry, a transfer into the Valley in the late 90’s generated an opportunity to follow her passion, change career paths, and establish Frederick Interiors in 2001. Experience, education and exposure to innovative products and techniques enhanced by an engineering background have served her well with whole home remolding, specializing in kitchen and bath renovation projects. “Make your house a home.”

Director At Large STEVE BRAKEBILL, Industry Partner Representative for Underfoot

at-large@azn.asid.org

An Arizona native, Steve grew up in the family window covering business. Design is in his blood. After living in Palm Springs, California for the past 15 years, Steve has come back home. He found the perfect fit for himself at Underfoot in Scottsdale and is excited to be back in the Arizona design community.

Professional Development

TERI SMITHERS, ASID

professionaldevelopment@azn.asid.org

Developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything Teri does, both professionally and personally. In her 30+ years in the A&D industry, she has established an extensive background in architectural design, interior design, construction administration and project management.

Teri earned a BS in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a professional certificate in interior design from Scottsdale Community College. When she’s not designing spaces she loves to travel to new places, spend time with her family, create with molten glass and enjoy a good cocktail with friends.

Membership Director

MARWAH ASAD, Allied ASID

membership@azn.asid.org

Marwah has an bachelor’s degree in interior design from NAU, and an AAS in interior design, and an AAS in applied science/architectural technology from SCC. She has been active within the ASID Chapter, most recently as Student Rep to the Board. She is passionate about working to increase our membership, and showcasing the benefits of membership to students, designers, and industry partners.

Student Representative to the Board

CHAZZ MURILLO, Student ASID

studentrep@azn.asid.org

A certified woodworker and upholstery apprentice, Chazz has an AAS in interior design and is currently a student in the NAU interior design BS program. Chazz is a junior designer and project manager at Italian Design Concepts where he enjoys working with clients as well as gaining experience as a fabricator and installer. Chazz enjoys sharing his passion for design and to help students. Advocating the importance of ASID to his classmates is a priority for him.

Chapter Administrator SHAWNA REED

info@azn.asid.org

Originally from the East Coast, Shawna was raised in Mesa and graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in business management. Prior to her role with the chapter, Shawna worked in the corporate field as a Business Development Manager before launching an event floral company with her husband. She is the proud mother to active 5-year-old twins who keep her busy!

CALENDAR

Fall 2022

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13st

Chapter Meeting - Colormix - CEU

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Scottsdale Design CenterAlyshaan Fine Rugs & Arizona Appliance & Home 15125 N. Hayden Road/SCOTTSDALE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11th

Donuts & Dialogue

7:45am-9:00am

Waterworks | Scottsdale Design District 2732 N 68th Street, Suite #7/SCOTTSDALE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th

Chapter Meeting - Mix & Mingle

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Sub Zero Wolf Cove

15570 N. 83rd Way/SCOTTSDALE

DECEMBER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th

Annual Holiday Party

6:00pm - 9:00pm LOCATION TBD

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th

Donuts & Dialogue

7:45am – 9:00am

Monterrey Tile

225 W Baseline Road/GILBERT

JANUARY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th

Chapter Meeting

5:30pm – 8:00pm LOCATION TBD

Welcome to a New Term!

Iam excited to serve the chapter this year. We have all faced some challenges in the past few years, our chapter included. From learning how to provide content and value to our members during an unprecedented pandemic to restoring a desire to volunteer and rebuild our chapter, we have adapted and worked together to create a new beginning.

That is how I see this year, as a new frontier. This term will be unlike any other we have seen in recent years. Your new board of directors will be coming together and working as a team to ensure we can move this chapter forward. I believe it is imperative that we learn how to work together, grow together and lead together. Our future as a chapter is dependent on growing new connections, inspiring new volunteers and developing new leaders who want to serve.

Through weathering the pandemic, and my own personal hardships I have learned the importance of community. ASID has always served as the foundation of my design community. Throughout my years in Orange County, I was an active part of our OC Chapter, and the relationships and partnerships that were fostered as a part of my involvement continue to this day as an invaluable part of my life. While I am relatively new to the Arizona North Chapter, and Phoenix in general, I am excited to learn, grow and expand my horizons alongside each and every one of you.

For this term, we will be focused on creating a strong community within the chapter, developing programming that will provide value for our designers and offer new opportunities that will benefit our industry partners. We are looking to revitalize our membership, bring fresh energy, new ideas, be big and bold, and challenge ourselves each and every day how we can best serve all of those who are a part of our ASID Community.

Throughout the fall and early winter, you will see a definitive shift as we explore this new landscape, and venture into roads this chapter has not previously traveled. I hope you can be patient with us, as we try new things, explore new ways to connect, and learn how to bridge the gap between honoring time old traditions, and engaging our students and emerging professionals. The future of our chapter lies with the next generation of designers. Their passion and enthusiasm for our Industry will help propel us to the next level. As it will be them who will continue to lead the charge in advocating for how we are valued and seen as design professionals and fighting for a more sustainable industry.

I look forward to a year full of possibilities, seeing what we can do together, and how we can make a difference.

Here is to a wonderful new start!

LAURI HOWELL, Allied ASID Arizona North Chapter President Elect

Members in the News

Many of our members were featured in the June/July 2022 issue of Phoenix Home + Garden magazine:

• Kaitlyn Wolfe, Associate ASID transformed a 1990s tract home into what was described as “Scandinavian Modern Desert.”

• Lauren Jacobsen, Allied ASID introduced bold colors in a full remodel of a Scottsdale home.

• Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID received a multipage spread of a completed full remodel that transformed a dated home into a contemporary desert home that the homeowner described as “walking in the front door is like walking into a work of art.”

• Mary Meinz, ASID transformed a “simple remodel” into a home that PH+G titled “The House That Smiles” and Mary herself described it as “something magical about this house.”

• Claire Ownby, ASID was showcased in both the June/July 2022 issue as well as August/September 2022 issue for both a “Modern Spanish Colonial” and in the later issue received a multi-page spread of a stunning contemporary new-build home.

• Angelica Henry, ASID was featured in both above issues, for a stunning wardrobe design and in the later issue for a bold bathroom with wood countertops and a lively wallpaper print.

ASID designers were well represented in the August/ September issue of Phoenix Home + Garden magazine:

• Esther Boivin, Allied ASID created a master bath described as “electric blue” with blue translucent backlit onyx slabs.

• Gina L. Decosse, Allied ASID was featured as a Rising Star and visionary in PH+G with two peaceful, yet with color and fun, rooms showcased.

• Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID “whole home design” was described as a “playful use of color, textures, and layering neutrals…”

• Colleen Pawling, ASID transformed a dated large 1966 home into a light, bright, contemporary home that is both serene and welcoming.

• Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID and Gina DeCosse, Allied ASID are Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winners. Congratulations!

• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID earned her B-3 General Remodeling and Repair Contractor License.

TOPIC: CEU Selling Luxury

HOST: Studio 41

MAY

CHAPTER MEETING

Studio 41 hosted our May meeting with James Van Landingham from Hansgrohe/Axor providing a CEU to showcase "Selling Luxury". This CEU was beneficial in teaching attendees how to identify the affluent buyer, what makes an affluent buyer purchase goods, and how we can harness this knowledge to sell to a buyer with means. The Studio 41 showroom is a beautiful space encapsulating the latest kitchen and bath fixtures, hardware and cabinetry. We were treated to a wonderful array of tasty delights, and our hosts made sure everyone was well taken care of. The end of the evening wrapped up with a raffle for attendees. A couple of lucky winners walked away with Hansgrohe gift bags featuring new bath fixtures for their home.

JUNE

TOPIC: Dream Kitchens and Baths

HOST: Kohler Signature Store by Hughes Supply

CHAPTER MEETING

Our June meeting was hosted by the Kohler Signature Store by Hughes Supply. This showroom is a great place to take clients as it provides a modern innovative experience, with a wide array of product lines, Ann Sacks tile, Kallista, Robern, as well as Kohler accessories from fluffy towels and wash clothes to bath accessories. During this event, we were treated to a first-hand look at their new product colors and product line. Attendees also learned about working with their in-house project consultants to help us in creating dream kitchen and bath spaces for our clients. With a large turn-out it was standing room only in the showroom, but it still felt spacious and we were treated to a wide array of Mexican fusion appetizers, with a nice choice of beer and wine. It was a wonderful evening, and it was exciting to view the Kohler products and lifestyle trends for the coming year.

TOPIC: Modern Luxury

HOST: The Stone Collection

JULY

CHAPTER MEETING

Our July Collaborative meeting was a huge success combining forces with other local design organizations including NKBA, NEWH, IIDA, IFDA, and NARI. This event was hosted by The Stone Collection, which features a beautiful showroom and slab yard of natural stone, Neolith, Caesarstone,Vetrazzo, and unique tiles from Unique Design Solutions (UDS) which are locally made. Our guest speaker for this event, was celebrity designer Christopher Kennedy who is well known for his mid-century modern aesthetic. He provided a wonderful presentation on "Modern Luxury" and shared several insights on how to better connect with clients and set expectations upfront. Christopher answered questions, mingled with guests and did a book signing of his latest book, Making Midcentury Modern.

The Stone Collection offered guests a beautiful spread of hors d’oeuvres, along with a carving station and a good selection of beer and wine. However, the standout of the evening was the Bavarian cream filled churros. They were such a hit that our guest speaker encouraged everyone to grab two or three. This evening was a wonderful way to bring all of our local design organizations together and provide an opportunity for designers across Phoenix to connect. A special thank you to Christopher Kennedy for traveling from Palm Springs to share his expertise with us, as well as the Stone Collection for being such gracious hosts.

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Donuts & Dialogue

June 2022: The Art of Saying ‘No’-there is so much more to saying 'no' than a few simple tips and tricks

Mike Toney, leadership and sales trainer of Conquest Training Systems, shared valuable knowledge with the ASID audience attending our Donuts & Dialogue event. Mike has guided countless sales and business leaders in our community by coaching with the Sandler methodology.

Mike is a hands-on instructor and energetically engaged the audience from the outset of the event. It was fun to watch Mike list questions on the wall-mounted Dekton material (using it like a whiteboard) in the Tempe Cosentino showroom. We’ve been told this was possible and this was the moment of truth! Through role playing and audience participation, Mike reinforced the shared concepts and enabled us to practice in real-time. Here are just a few examples of the many “aha” moments we experienced: We develop our thought processes at an early age. Beliefs affect emotions > emotions affect thinking > thinking drives action. Examples of the type of thinking that hold us back are:

• Fear of rejection

• Wanting everyone to like you

• Connecting and sharing intimate information with someone causes us to think of them as a friend

• If you’re doing it for the right reason, ‘No’ isn’t a bad word

• Be your authentic self

• You can say anything to your client with comfort and confidence as long as you have their permission. If you ask your client for permission to be honest, then ownership is shifted to them.

• Address scope creep before it happens. Have a conversation before behavior patterns form. Set ground rules at the beginning of the relationship.

• If you determine a potential client is not a good fit for you and your business, don’t move forward with the project. (Mike shared verbiage that made this conversation easy and comfortable.)

Thank you, Mike Toney for generously sharing your expertise and knowledge with our membership. Also, we very much appreciate Kelly Dunlap, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino, and the Cosentino team for hosting this informative and thoughtprovoking event. We were all equally impressed with Tony’s presentation as we were watching Kelly spritz and wipe the Dekton material clean – no trace of a marker to be seen!

Professional Development

As your Professional Development Director, I strive to provide our chapter with relevant and interesting programming. In a regular year, this is quite a task, but doing the business of design in a changing world dealing with product shortages, long lead times, climate change issues and a struggling economy, it is even more challenging. As I work with our incoming board, I am excited and energized by the new people, new ideas and opportunities that come with the changing of the guard that happens every October 1st. The board is working on some exciting, fun things this year for our entire membership.

Here are a few things that we are putting together for you:

• We are bringing back our Student Career & Enrichment Day in February 2023. We are excited to provide an event for our student members to have an opportunity to gather and spend a day, gaining valuable information as they begin their design journey.

• We are also planning a Professional Development Day in the Spring of 2023. This will provide an opportunity for all to earn our necessary CEU’s and mingle with friends and colleagues for a day.

• We are working on monthly chapter meetings with our industry partners and professionals to provide you with relevant content that relates to your design businesses and issues.

• We are in the process of planning all these events now. Please look to our Buzz and website for more information in the upcoming months. If you would like to offer ideas or suggestions for any of the events we are planning, please reach out to me or any board member, we are always happy to hear from you.

• Lastly, it takes a village to make our chapter run smoothly and all our events successful. We are 8 people that have volunteered our time and efforts to lead this chapter into success. We can’t possibly do this work without all of you. We need your support of time and welcome anyone that is wanting to volunteer to support our efforts. Whether it’s for a small, specific task, or as a committee member, or a committee chair, we need your participation. Please reach out to a board member and we will be happy to find the right fit for you!

We are looking forward to a great year!

TERI SMITHERS, ASID Professional Development Director professionaldevelopment@azn.asid.org

INDUSTRY PARTNER MEMBERS

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maan@galleriakb.com

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Interior Accents-Minerals, Meteorites, Fossils Regional

Grace Renee Gallery (480) 575-8080

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Art Local

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brooke.barber@stickley.com

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Furniture National

Lighting Design

Jaime Humphries (801) 856-1658

jaime@lightingdesign.com

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Lunada Bay Tile

Lacey Miller (832) 732-4272

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Moderno Porcelain Works

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jule@modernoworks.com

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Porcelain Countertops Regional

Plantender of Az

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michelle@plantenderofaz.com

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Artificial Custom Interior Plants Local

Rosie Right

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rochelle.h@rosieright.com

www.rosieright.com

Remodel Services

Local

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richard@jbrplifestyles.com

www.sleep365.com

Organic Mattresses & Bedding

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Studio 41

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Outdoor Furniture/Accents

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Sun Lighting

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Lighting Local

Waterstone Faucets

Paula Quan (480) 408-2469

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Faucets National

NEW STUDENT MEMBERS

• Azarel de la Cruz,

• Michael Kothke, ASID

• Joan Riggs, ASID

• Priya Chopra, Allied ASID

• Regina Kheir, Allied ASID

• Audrey Newman, Allied ASID

• Andie Andrews, Student ASID

• Jessica Apel, Student ASID

• Vanessa Arenas, Student ASID

• Jessica Ayala Rodriguez, Student ASID

• Marcia Bassett, Student ASID

• Grace Chavez, Student ASID

• Summer Cotter, Student ASID

• Jessica De La Luz, Student ASID

• Joia Doiron, Student ASID

• Emma Kirkland, Student ASID

• Yliana Kolosseus, Student ASID

• Jennie Lusky, Student ASID

• Lacey Marsh, Student ASID

• Edwin Mendoza-Crespo, Student ASID

• Brisa Moreno, Student ASID

• Carlos Chazz Murillo, Student ASID

• Casey Nesbit, Student ASID

• Clara Nieto Perez, Student ASID

• Isla Osgood, Student ASID

• Abigail Pencek, Student ASID

• Karla Rodriguez, Student ASID

• Linda Roussel, Student ASID

• Nataly Sanchez, Student ASID

• Brooke Scott, Student ASID

• Grace Seale, Student ASID

• Dacia Summes, Student ASID

• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID

• Chloe McQueen, Allied ASID

STUDENT ADVANCEMENTS ALLIED

• Sheri Mleynek Gilmore, ASID

Ornamentation

Ornamentation, now in its nineth year, is the maker of Design Effects, an award-winning line of beautifully distinct artistic carpentry and millwork elements. Our focus is collaborating with the design community to create unique and unexpected solutions, for a diverse range of commercial and residential design challenges. Ornamentation delivers concierge service and carefully crafted, tailored designs to support inspired designers and their vision.

Founder Leann Fernald is a self-taught artist and designer. She has been practicing her craft in the valley since 2003, originally specializing in specialty paint finishing and furniture rehabilitation, her scope quickly grew to include décor and design services. Transitioning to a maker company in 2013, she can now be found back in the shop sanding and finishing custom, decorative fretwork or in the field collaborating with design teams to bring a signature, custom element to their projects.

La-Z-Boy

La-Z-Boy

When it comes to one of the best-known brands in the furniture business, its name brings both blessings and pigeonholing. But if you only think of La-Z-Boy as a manufacturer of oversized recliners, you might be surprised to know it is also one of the country’s largest retailers of stylish furniture for the whole home. This includes bedroom and dining room furniture, and a full line of accessories and rugs.

They believe that clients from all walks of life could have the opportunity to enjoy the look and feel of a professionally designed living environment. From small style updates to complete transformations, La-Z-Boy offers design services for any or every stage of a consumer’s project. La-Z-Boy believes that good design impacts and improves people’s everyday lives.

La-Z-Boy’s accredited ASID designers provide expert guidance to help bring their clients’ vision to life by using 3D renderings and digital concept boards to help their clients visualize their dream space. Every La-ZBoy designer is unique, but they have one thing in common: they love helping customers create beautiful and functional rooms and they believe every room has a tale to tell.

Industry Partner and La-Z-Boy Brand Engagement Manager, Jennifer Chandos has worked for La-Z-Boy for over 22 years and is passionate about interior design. One of her top priorities is to support and promote the company’s Design Services. She works closely with La-Z-Boy’s Arizona design team. This design council completes over 3800 design projects annually. For over 18 years, La-Z-Boy in Arizona has operated the top 4 stores in North America largely due to the design services they provide their clients.

Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center

Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center

Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center is unique in the Valley in that it is completely full service as both a hybrid of design and trade. Laura Eagan, CKBD, CLIPP, the owner, is a licensed contractor thereby supporting the full service work we provide. Once a cabinet is involved, we oversee the entire selection and installation process, including countertops, backsplashes, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and plumbing and electrical services. This provides much peace of mind to the client, whether a professional designer or a homeowner, because they don’t have to find and oversee the trades themselves.

Estrella Cabinetry is located in Goodyear, Arizona in the lower west valley. Our talented team of seven is very knowledgeable in kitchen and bath and have years of experience to assist in anyway possible.

We have a wide range of cabinetry at many different price points, but the common element is that all materials are of the highest quality with lifetime warranties.

Estrella has won numerous design awards and has many projects outside of Arizona which includes Florida, California, Texas and New York.

Partners and Volunteers!

Our September 2022 Bowl-O-Rama bash was a true celebration of our amazing industry partners and member volunteers. We enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of play and good-hearted competition at the boutique Cham Pang Lanes in downtown Phoenix. It was a blast spending the afternoon bonding in celebration with colleagues and friends.

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We are so grateful for our Industry

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ASID Media Sponsor Spotlight

It was a Thrill to Celebrate with You!

It was an honor to receive a special invitation to attend the 2022 ASID Design Excellence Awards Gala with Lauren Sturman the Publisher of Modern Luxury Scottsdale. This was a spectacular event that was held at the Westin Kierland Resort. It was exciting to see all the winners go up to the stage to accept their awards. What a thrill to celebrate with the big winners of the evening for the two coveted awards, Esther Boiven, Esther Boiven Interiors for Best of Show Residential and Katie Taratsas & Jaci Nicole Tino of Katie Bowe Design for Best of Show Commercial.

It was exciting to see Lauren making her big announcement that she was moving to Los Angeles and taking over the Modern Luxury Magazines there with a big promotion. I am thrilled to be back in the design community taking over as the new Publisher of Modern Luxury Interiors. I have been in the luxury design space for years having launched Luxe Interior + Design in 20072015. I spent years working all over the country and built a powerful network. I am really looking forward to continuing to support ASID and getting to know so many of you.

KELLY PERSELIN Publisher Modern Luxury Interiors

It is with a heavy heart that I recognize Tony Sutton. When I started the launch of Luxe, Tony was my very first appointment and his kindness and generosity that very first day made such an impact on me. I always loved having talks with him about design and what was going on in the industry. Many designers that went on to have big careers started with Est Est. He will be remembered for so many things as a true icon in the design industry and leaves behind an incredible legacy. My heartfelt condolences go out to his beautiful wife Esther, his amazing children and grandchildren. Heaven gained a design rockstar.

Congratulations again to all of the winners!

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The 46th Annual Design Excellence Gala and Chapter Awards

The 2022 Design Excellence Awards Gala was hosted at the Westin Kierland on August 20th, 2022. Two-hundred-forty-five guests came out to support our industry and the one-hundred-forty-four entries in the competition. All new categories, judging criteria, and judges from across the United States made it anybody’s game! Forty percent of the entrants were first-timers, with several taking home a coveted crystal.You can’t win if you don’t enter so you are encouraged to submit your work next year!

Gala hosts: Jennifer Biffer, ASID and Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID

Special awards given out that night included:

Design Magazine relevant and on target. Tasteful and timeless are words one could use to describe both this designer and her designs.

ASID Hero Award

RICK EMRICH

If you don’t know Rick Emrich, you should. Rick is the hero of ASID. Anytime, day or night, Rick takes calls from the board, the administrator, and industry partners. He helps them all navigate through situations and positively comes up with solutions. When the board had to reschedule and

Designer of Distinction

PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID

This year’s recipient is one whose passion for design was sparked as a young child touring model homes with her mother. This spark ignited a full- fledged love affair with interior design earning her a degree, followed by a practice of her own. Talent, hard work and perseverance led to a collection of design awards as well as numerous projects gracing the pages of a host of prestigious publications. A consummate patron of an array of charitable organizations, she has long been a stalwart supporter and volunteer of our chapter, tirelessly striving to keep our own publication, Desert

THANK YOU!

To all who worked to make this year’s ASID Arizona North Chapter Design Excellence Awards 2022 a wonderful success! And to all the hardworking volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you!

relocate several meetings this past year, without his guidance the board would have been lost. He genuinely cares about the Chapter and wants the best outcome for our members, sponsors, and industry partners. He attends every meeting, helping set up and tear down. He is our personal ASID Hero, and the chapter was honored to present him with the first-ever ASID Hero Award.

ASID Industry Partner Award

KIM WALLING

Arizona Appliance and Home

The Industry Partner Award goes to someone who positively impacts our community, is dedicated to our success as a chapter, and volunteers when

ASID Lifetime Achievement Award

TONY SUTTON, Allied ASID

Jennifer Biffer, ASID presented the first ever ASID Lifetime Achievement Award

This award goes to a member whose career has spanned decades and positively impacted our chapter and the interior design footprint in the Valley. Someone who sets the bar professionally, personally, and creatively, gets involved in the chapter, and supports its members. Tony Sutton has been a force in the design landscape of the Valley for over forty years, spearheading several charitable organizations and co-founding the Tour De Noel, one of our chapter’s notable past fundraisers. In addition, he has mentored many of the best designers in our chapter and single-handedly created what our industry calls the Spec Book, setting the bar for how designers work with their team of architects and contractors.

Rick Emrich, Hero of ASID

Brian D. Cox, NCARB, Allied ASID 2019 Designer of Distinction, presents this year's winner, Paige Lewis, Allied ASID with her award.

Tony Sutton, Allied ASID October 3,1955 -October 6, 2022

asked. When called on to help, says yes without hesitation. This year due to Covid, we needed last-minute help with our most significant event in October and our first event as the new incoming board. Not only was the answer yes when asked, but she went above and beyond to help co-host what was believed to be the best Colormix to date, rallying her troops all the way down in Tucson! Thank you, Kim Walling!

Quality of Life Award Voices for CASA Children

Voices for CASA Children is a 501(c)(3) organization that brings a voice to Arizona’s children by promoting and supporting volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected

Left to right: Marwah Asad, Allied ASID, Membership Director; Christine Rhodes, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America, Past Membership Director; Lauri Howell, President-elect; Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino; Christina Dickinson, ASID, Communications Director; Jennifer Biffer, ASID, Past President; Teri Smithers, ASID, Professional Development Director; Wanda Frederick, Allied ASID, Finance Director; Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep for Ornamentation, Past At-large Director; Chazz Murillo, Student ASID, Student Representative to the Board.

Miranda & Scott Gwilliam of Rug Worx, ASID Industry Partner of the Year 2021, present this year's award to Kim Walling of Az Appliance & Home.

children as well as public awareness of the importance of safe and permanent homes for all children. VOICES is an affiliate of the National CASA Organizationnationalcasagal.org.

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and volunteers are paired with Children in the System to oversee their journey for two years and be an unbiased advocate for them in the court system as well as in their home life.

Diamond Sponsor ALYSHAAN FINE RUGS

The generosity of Alyshaan Fine Rugs is always amazing; this year, they went above and beyond for our charity Voices for CASA, matching funds raised up to $5,000.00. This made the total contribution to Voices for CASA $25,000.00. Our chapter simply could not be more proud to be part of an organization that gives back to those in need and to have partners like Alyshaan to help make that happen. This was all in addition to their general Diamond sponsorship and co-hosting of Colormix.

Media Partner MODERN LUXURY INTERIORS

The support of our media partner made so many of our events a phenomenal success this year, including the Designer Showhouse, Mix-NMingle, and the Design Excellence Awards. Lauren Sturman has been a huge source of support, and we are all sad to see her leave for California, but we wish her all the best in her new position. Taking the helm is Kelly Persellin. We know she will continue what is already a beautiful partnership.

A huge thank you to photographer, Mark Boisclair for his continued support of ASID. Thank you Mark for all you do!

Mark Boisclair

Victoria Strayer and Austin Truitt of Voices for CASA Children

Lauren Sturman, Modern Luxury

Our Diamond Sponsors, Alyshaan Fine Rugs (left to right) Josh Kraak, Amanda Pienta, Sameer Aslam and Saeed Aslam.

A Passing Tribute

The Sutton family and Esther Boivin are heartbroken to announce the passing of Tony Wayne Sutton, who passed away three days after his sixty-seventh birthday on Thursday, October 6, 2022.

Tony was best known for his kind spirit and joie de vivre, for his love of travel, meeting up with his college fraternity brothers, tango dancing, hunting deer and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Tony believed everyone should give back to their community. He was involved with many charities and spent a lifetime mentoring aspiring designers. People often picture him wearing a colorful shirt behind the wheel of his beloved Corvette with his beautiful wife, Esther, by his side.

His passion was alive in everything he did, and his legacy will live on for eternity. There are no words to express how deeply Tony’s presence on this earth will be missed.

Singular or Special Function Space

Katie Taratsas, Associate ASID

Co-designer:

Jaci Nicole Tino, Allied ASID

Katie Bowe Design

Photographer: Alexandria Whitefeather

Left to right: Mikell Zimmerman, Student ASID; co-winner Jaci Nicole Tino, Allied ASID; Lucinda Fletcher Not pictured: co-winner, Katie Taratsas, Associate ASID

Residential Bath Under 60SF

Esther Boivin, Allied ASID

Esther Boivin Interiors

Photographer: Mike Duerickx

Esther Boivin, Allied ASID

COMMERCIAL : SINGULAR OR SPECIAL FUNCTION SPACE

2nd Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative • Photographer: Mark Laverman

1st Place• Katie Taratsas, Associate ASID Co-designer: Jaci Nicole Tino, Allied ASID • Katie Bowe Design Photographer: Alexandria Whitefeather

3rd Place - TIE • Amy Schwab, ASID Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID Envision Design Solutions Photographer: Mona Makela

3rd Place - TIE • Maika Winter, ASID Wintercreative • Photographer: Mark Laverman

1st Place • Kimberly Cox, Allied ASID • Co-designer: Katie Brunskill, Allied ASID • Thoma-Holec Design • Photographer: Mark Boisclair

COMMERCIAL: CUSTOM DETAIL

3rd Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative Photographer: Mark Laverman

2nd Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative Photographer: Mark Laverman

1st Place • Katie Taratsas, Associate ASID • Co-designer: Jaci Nicole Tino, Allied ASID Katie Bowe Design • Photographer: Alexandria Whitefeather

1st Place • Roberta Thomas, ASID • Evolution Design • Photographer: Kyle Zirkus

2nd Place • Norma Escandon Michaels, ASID • NM Interiors Group • Photographer: Carlos Murrieta

COMMERCIAL: HOSPITALITY

1st Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative • Photographer: Mark Laverman

2nd Place • Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, Allied ASID • Earth & Images Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker

3rd Place • Amy Schwab ASID • Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID Envision Design Solutions • Photographer: Mona Makela

2nd Place • Kimberly Cox, Allied ASID • Co-designer: Katie Brunskill, Allied ASID Thoma-Holec Design • Photographer: Mark Boisclair

1st Place • Kimberly Cox, Allied ASID • Co-designer: Cherie Young, Allied ASID Thoma-Holec Design • Photographer: Mark Boisclair

INDUSTRY PARTNERS: PERMANENT FIXTURE

1st Place - TIE

(above) Lisa Giacomino Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Representative Monterrey Tile Company • Photographer: Debora Falco

(left) Lisa Giacomino Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Representative Monterrey Tile Company • Photographer: Debora Falco

2nd Place • Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Representative Ornamentation • Photographer: Debora Falco

3rd Place • Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Representative Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center Photographer: William Lewis

1st Place • Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Representative • Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center Photographer: William Lewis

2nd Place • Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Representative • Ornamentation Photographer: Debora Falco

INDUSTRY PARTNERS: SURFACE TREATMENT

2nd Place • Lisa Giacomino Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Representative Monterrey Tile Company • Photographer: Debora Falco

1st Place • Lisa Giacomino Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Representative Monterrey Tile Company • Photographer: Debora Falco

1st Place • Julie Dasher, Industry Partner Representative • Julie Dasher Rugs • Photographer: Troy Thies

2nd Place • Lisa Giacomino Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Representative Monterrey Tile Company • Photographer: Debora Falco

RESIDENTIAL : BATH UNDER 60 SF

1st Place • Esther Boivin, Allied ASID • Esther Boivin Interiors Photographer: Mike Duerinckx

2nd Place • Susan Solliday, ASID Solliday Interiors • Photographer: Mark Boisclair

3rd Place • Claire Ownby, ASID Co-designer: Kris Harline, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Dino Tonn

3rd Place •Claire Ownby, ASID • Co-designer: Dee Radziunaite, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Werner Segarra

2nd Place • Claire Ownby, ASID • Co-designer: Kris Harline, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Daniel Cordero

1st Place • Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID • Est Est Interior Design • Photographer: Daniel Cordero

RESIDENTIAL: Kitchen Over 250 SF

1st Place • Claire Ownby, ASID • Ownby Design • Photographer: Dino Tonn

2nd Place • Claire Ownby, ASID • Co-designer: Dee Radziunaite, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Dino Tonn

3rd Place • Mary Marsh, Allied ASID • DM Interior Designs Photographer: Mark Boisclair

1st Place • Esther Boivin, Allied ASID • Esther Boivin Interiors Photographer: Mike Duerinckx

3rd Place • Mary Marsh, Allied ASID DM Interior Designs Photographer: Dino Tonn

2nd Place • Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID • Co-designer: Michelle Jefferson, ASID AB Design Elements • Photographer: Eric Kruk

RESIDENTIAL: MODEL / SPEC HOME / SHOW HOUSE

1st Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative • Photographer: Mark Laverman

2nd Place • Paige Lewis, Allied ASID • Paige Lewis Designs Photographer: Paul Moore

1st Place• Sandy Black, Allied ASID • Sandy Black Interiors • Photographer: Scott Sandler

2nd Place • Emily Merek, Allied ASID • Emmy Couture Designs Photographer: Pearl Blossom Photography

3rd Place • Claire Ownby, ASID • Co-designer: Kris Harline, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker

RESIDENTIAL: RESIDENCE OVER 5,000 SF

1st Place • Tony Sutton, Allied ASID • Co-designer: Jordan Huffman, Allied ASID Est Est Interior Design • Photographer: Alex Rentzis

2nd Place • Lauren Jacobsen, Allied ASID • Lauren Jacobsen Design Photographer: Meghan Beierle

3rd Place • Esther Boivin, Allied ASID • Esther Boivin Interiors Photographer: Mike Duerinckx

2nd Place • Claire Ownby ASID • Co-designer: Dee Radziunaite, Allied ASID Ownby Design • Photographer: Werner Segarra

1st Place • Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, Allied ASID Earth & Images Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker

3rd Place • Esther Boivin Allied ASID • Esther Boivin Interiors Photographer: Mike Duerinckx

RESIDENTIAL: SPECIAL FUNCTION SPACE

1st Place • Alisha Taylor, Allied ASID • Alisha Taylor Interiors • Photographer: Joshua Caldwell

2nd Place • Mary Marsh, Allied ASID • DM Interior Designs • Photographer: Dino Tonn

3rd Place • Paige Lewis, Allied ASID • Paige Lewis Designs Photographer: Reflecting Walls

1st Place • Mary Meinz, ASID • Co-designer: Gina DeCosse, Allied ASID Mary Meinz Design • Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker

3rd Place • Maika Winter, ASID • Wintercreative • Photographer: Mark Laverman

2nd Place • Claire Ownby, ASID • Co-designer: Kris Harline, Allied ASID • Ownby Design Photographer: Austin LaRue Baker

STUDENT :RESIDENTIAL

1st Place • Abeer Nusair, Student ASID • Scottsdale Community College • Photographer: Conceptual Image

1st Place • Tony Sutton Allied ASID

• Co-designer: Jordan Huffman, Allied ASID • Est Est Interior Design • Photographer: Alex Rentzis

2nd Place • Mary Marsh, Allied ASID • DM Interior Designs

• Photographer: Mark Boisclair

3rd Place • Joi Prater, Allied ASID • Joi Prater Interiors • Photographer: Scott Sandler

THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE 2021-2022 VOLUNTEERS WELL DONE!

PRESIDENT’S COMMITTEE

■ Holiday House

• Lorena Amaya, Media Sponsor Rep for Modern Luxury Media

• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID

• Meg Behrens, Industry Partner Rep for Blue Sky Homes

• Jennifer Biffer, ASID

• Jewell Blair, Allied ASID

• Brooke Browning, Student ASID

• Eileen Burick, Industry Partner Rep for Burick Communications Design

• Beth Chandler, Industry Partner Rep for Mohawk Group

• Laurie Clark, Industry Partner Rep for Sherwin Williams

• Karin Crawford

• Eric Crook

• Molly Dalton

• Julie Dasher, Industry Partner Rep for Julie Dasher Rugs

• Angelica Dela Roca, Student ASID

• Beth Donlan

• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino

• Kristina Eddy

• Doug Elbert

• Rick Emrich, ASID AZN Marketing Rep

• Keri Filsinger, Student ASID

• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep for Ornamentation

• Wanda Frederick, ASID

• Esther Gonzalez, ASID

• Marcia Gonzales, ASID

• Jacquelyn Guthrie, Student ASID

• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

• Diana Hallett

• Mark Hallett

• Adrienne Hart, Allied ASID

• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID

• Lauren Jacobsen, Allied ASID

• Erin Johnson, Industry Partner Rep for Sub-Zero/Wolf

• Samantha Laird

• Amie Lebo

• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID

• Chris Lobeck, Industry Partner Rep for Special Deliveries

• Mike Lopez

• Sandy Lucas, Allied ASID

• Rebekah Martin Lundstrom

• Jennifer Mayster, ASID

• Chrystal Montoya, Student ASID

• Julie Nordstrom

• Don Nottingham

• Claire Ownby, ASID

• Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID

• Laura Pask, Allied ASID

• Paula Quan, Industry Partner Rep for Waterstone Faucets

• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator

• Christine Rhodes, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America

• Nancy Roach, Student ASID

• Garrison Singer

• Mandy Smith

• Susan Solliday, ASID

• Rachel Stellwagen, Allied ASID

• Christine Sterling

• Lauren Sturman, Media Sponsor Rep for Modern Luxury Media

• Monica Sullivan, Allied ASID

• Alisha Taylor, Allied ASID

• Diana Thomas, Allied ASID

• Shakara Thomas

• Allison Thompson

• LaDell Toma, ASID

• Amanda Valentine

• F. Christopher West

• Bea (Molly) Wolnoski

• Cherie Young, Allied ASID

• Paula Ziegler

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA 2022

• Amna Alrefa, Student ASID

• Jessica Apel, Student ASID

• Marwah Asad, Allied ASID

• Mark Boisclair, Photographer with Mark Boisclair Photography

• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino

• Rick Emrich, ASID AZN Marketing Rep

• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep with Ornamentation

• Wanda Frederick, ASID

• Jazmin Hernandez Padilla, Student ASID

• Lauri Howell, Allied ASID

• Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID

• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator

• Kristy Stevenson

• Sarah Whitman, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE

■ Student/Emerging Professional Kick-Off Event

• Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner Rep for Monterrey Tile

• Lisa Giacomino

• Esther Gonzalez, ASID

• Megan Greenwood, Venue Host at Greenwood Brewing

• F. Christopher West

■ April 2022 Portfolio Review

• Steve Apodaca, Industry Partner Rep for Contract Furnishings Mart

• Susan Solliday, ASID

• Alisha Taylor, Allied ASID

■ Real World Design Week

• Julie Dasher, Industry Partner Rep for Julie Dasher Rugs

• Christina Dickinson, ASID

• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino

• Debbie English, Industry Partner Rep for Trade Findry

• Joseph Kluger, Industry Partner Rep for Wilsonart

• Cathy Kominsky, Allied ASID

• Mary Marsh, Allied ASID

• Jennifer Mayster, ASID

• Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID

■ April 2022

Emerging Professionals Event

• Michael Costello

• Kelly Dunlop Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino

• Danielle Smith, Allied ASID

■ Overall Support

• Shawna Reed, Chapter Administrator

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE

■ Desert Design Magazine

• Jewell Blair, Allied ASID

• Beth Cochran, Student ASID

• Brenda Emrich

• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

• LuAnn Holec, FASID

• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID

• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID

• Cindy Lewton, ASID

• Deb Ritchie

• Rachel Simmons, ASID

• F. Christopher West

■ Social Media

• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

• Susan Solliday, ASID

AT LARGE DIRECTOR’S COMMITTEE

■ Committee Chair

• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID

■ Donuts and Dialogue

• Linda Benson, Allied ASID

• Eileen Burick, Industry Partner Rep for Burick Communications Design

■ Donuts and Dialogue Hosts

• Kelly Dunlop, Industry Partner Rep for Cosentino

• Patricia Frisoni

• Lauri Howell, Allied ASID

• Doug Olson

• Christine Sterling

■ Donuts and Dialogue Presenters

• Leann Fernald, Industry Partner Rep for Oramentation

• Scott Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

• Miranda Gwilliam, Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx

• Janet Jackson, Allied ASID

• Doug Olson

• Mike Tony, Speaker from Conquest Training

Alyshaan

Saeed Aslam 480-607-4955 • saeed@alyshaan.com

Arizona Appliance & Home

Kim Walling 520-400-4922

kimw@azappliancehome.com www.azappliancehome.com

Daltile Denise Bowser 480 443-1057 • denise.bowser@daltile.com

Modern Luxury Scottsdale/Interiors

Lauren Sturman 209-642-3857 • lsturman@modernluxury.com

Arizona Tile

Roland Arnold 480-893-9393 • rarnold@arizonatile.com

Ferguson

Nicole Levy 602 300-6407 • nicole.levy@ferguson.com

Monogram Deron Rensen 480 297-3552 • deron.rensen@geappliances.com

Central Arizona Supply

Jeremy Smith 602 943-3488 • jeremys@centralazsupply.com

John Brooks

Marvin Wilkinson 480 675-8828 • marvin@johnbrooksinc.com

California Closets

Janet Hutchinson 623 434-8888 • jhutchinson@calclosets.com

Dacor

Cortney Winger 602-515-6341 • c.winger@sea.samsung.com

Kohler Signature Store

Rebecca Yarborough 480 397-2021

rebecca.yarborough@kohlerscottsdale.com

Expressions Home Gallery

Kristina Bedoe 480 219-4442 • Kdbedoe@morsco.com

Emser Tile

Bill Trocki 602 263-8453 • billtrocki@emser.com

La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings

Jennifer Chandos 602 426-5292 • chandosj@lazboyaz.com

TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS

BRONZE

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Premier Lighting

Ken Ross 480 699-3534 • kenneth@shopppremier.com

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Rug Worx

Scott Gwilliam 602 350-4083 • info@rugworx.com

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Solstice Stone

Nicole Burke 480 493-2000 • nburke@solsticestone.com

BRONZE

Studio 41

Adam Litberg 480 999-1575 • alitberg@shopstudio41.com

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Sub Zero Wolf

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CFM Floors

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Monterrey Tile

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COPPER

Pella Windows and Doors

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COPPER

Scottsdale Design District

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Cosentino

Tina Sickman 480 763-9400 • tinas@cosentino.com

COPPER

Estrella Cabinetry Laura Eagan

623 535-7655 • Laura@estrellacabinetry.com

Villagio Tile & Stone

Doug Adamson 480 422-6700 • doug@vtile.com

Our Sponsors are exclusively featured in Desert Design magazine

Cheers and Thank You!

BROOKE BROWNING, Student ASID Past ASID Student Representative

Cheers

to a Great Year!

C

He earned his AAS in Interior Design in spring of 2022 with high distinction. He also worked a summer internship at Pacific Manufacturing where he learned the entire process of making upholstered furniture from design to frame to upholstered finished good. He is currently working on his BS in interior design BS at NAU and plans on taking his NCIDQ exam upon graduation in Spring of 2024. He now works under the most incredibly gifted designer in Phoenix, Esther Gonzalez, at Italian Design Concepts as a junior designer where he designs, drafts, models and meets with clients.

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