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 →

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 →