Today marks the beginning of the ASID Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC). Each year CLC brings together volunteer leaders from nearly all of our 48 chapters for networking, strategic planning and leadership training. As a membership society, we rely (and thrive) on our chapters. And now more than ever, our relevance… Read More →

I’ve heard it said that the task of a leader is to get people from where they are to where they have not been. I have tremendous respect for those who drive to build something out of nothing, inspiring so many others to leadership along the way. At the core… Read More →

On a recent trip to New York, my colleagues and I had the chance to visit with American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) CEO Ric Grefé. It was enlightening to hear his perspectives on design, the future of the creative class and what that means for organizations such as the… Read More →

As a resident of Minneapolis, I don’t pay much attention to rumblings of winter. The seasons, all of them, are beautiful here–and I make a point to enjoy all they have to offer. But as the days get longer, I’m reminded of the things I love about spring: bright light,… Read More →

In my first few months as ASID president, I couldn’t have imagined how often numbers would be the focus of my work. I mostly envisioned policy and education discussions stemming from theory or values. But from analysis of the industry’s impact in dollars specified and development of the Society’s budget,… Read More →

People often say, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” As an interior designer, I know healthy, productive and memorable spaces are made up of more than a spec sheet or a set of construction documents. And while daylight and way finding can (and should) be measured,… Read More →

The holiday season brings excitement and joy. And, for many of us, the season also brings anxiety in the form of long lists of things to do: gifts to buy, parties to attend and resolutions in the making. This is why every year I find it more and more important… Read More →

Last week ASID held its sixth annual Real World Design Week. This year we successfully connected more than 1,000 interior design students with member designers and Industry Partners for one-day shadow experiences. This is one of my favorite events because it reminds me of my own journey as an interior… Read More →

I love fall in the Midwest for so many reasons, but mostly for the apples. I’m amazed by their diversity: the type, flavor, size and shape. Where they come from. And how they are used. Diversity is also the reason I love the interior design industry. As I begin my… Read More →