Design Viewpoints Series

CEU accredited seminars for design professionals

Saturday, October 13 – Monday, October 15

Catch up with the latest ideas from the leading edge of the design business. From the newest innovations in tech to the growing opportunity in healthy design, our CEU-accredited seminars offer powerful insights from some of today’s top designers.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

12:00 - 1 p.m.
The Interior Design Industry: The New Business as Usual
Speakers – Julia Noran Johnston, President, Business of Home (moderator); Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS, Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab; Noa Santos, CEO and Founder, Homepolish; Kimberley Seldon, Principal Interior, Kimberley Seldon Design Group

The interior design industry is evolving, from online design services to products widely available to consumers. The new business as usual is in a continuous state of change and your business must adapt. Designers need to consider new approaches to reposition their value and gain a competitive edge. Led by Julia Noran Johnston of Business of Home, this moderated discussion will bring together the perspectives of Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS, Noa Santos, and Kimberley Seldon to discuss how they are adapting to the new business as usual. Presented by the High Point Market Authority and ASID.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14

12:00 - 1 p.m.
Tech Tools: Reviews from the Designers Who Use Them
Speakers – LuAnn Nigara, Co-Owner, Window Works, Host, A Well-Deigned Business (moderator); Kelli Ellis, Principal, Kelli Ellis Designs, LLC; Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, Founder and Principal, Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC; Corey Damen Jenkins, Principal & CEO, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, LLC; Laura Thurman, Interior Designer, TDS- Thurman Design Studio

Learn about the technology tools peer designers use to make their businesses more productive and to effectively manage clients. In this panel discussion, LuAnn Nigara of A Well-Designed Business will ask our panel of design leaders including Kelli Ellis, Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, Corey Damen Jenkins, and Laura Thurman to provide their approach to evaluating the best software options for their businesses. Leave with the factors you need to consider when evaluating your software options.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Wellness in the Home: How to Sell Healthy Design
Speakers – Sarah Walker, Founder and Editor, The Curated House (moderator); Blanche L. Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP, Principal, B. Garcia Designs; Young Huh, Principal and Founder, Young Huh Interior Design; Lisa Kahn, ASID, Lead Designer & CEO, Lisa Kahn Designs; Richard Ouellette, President, Les Ensembliers

“Wellness” is much more than a buzzword in the design industry. It is an essential component to creating spaces that are beautiful and have a positive impact on occupants. Become an industry leader by learning to sell healthy design to your clients, elevating the value of the services you provide. Led by Sarah Walker of The Curated House, panelists include Jennifer Jones Condon, Blanche Garcia, ASID, WELL AP, LEED AP, Young Huh, Lisa Kahn, ASID, and Richard Ouellette. These design leaders will provide their perspectives on wellness in the home by showcasing key projects.

Complimentary boxed lunch provided. 0.1 IDCEC-approved CEU.