E-Newsletter - December/January 2025
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Local Events (Check back later for exciting upcoming events.)
January 30
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National Events
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ASID News
The submission portal for the 2025 ASID Student Portfolio Competition, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 20, with all entries due by Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Now's the time to dive into the competition's structure, benefits and requirements — and get inspired by past winners! This competition celebrates the brightest student talent in interior design. Each portfolio will be evaluated on concept, content, context and execution. Showcase your creativity and make a mark in the industry!
Gather
We are thrilled to announce that GATHER 2025, the National Conference by ASID will take place from August 17-19, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia — the birthplace of ASID. This milestone event is more than a conference; it celebrates 50 years of design excellence, and the profound impact interior design has on lives and communities. Join us for inspiring keynote speakers, top-tier educational sessions, and powerful networking opportunities. Don't miss out on this historic event! Sign up today to receive all the latest updates and be the first to know when registration opens.
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ASID is excited to share the Fall 2024 edition of the Design Product Guide. The guide brings together a curated selection of the newest and most innovative products in interior design, showcasing the diversity of the built environment. Building on the popularity of the previous Design Product Guides, this fall edition offers a new look, more companies, more products and a much greater level of interactivity. The guide provides helpful videos of individual company stories, direct links to products and company websites.
Our interactive guide showcases an array of inspiring designs to spark your creativity. We hope the ASID Design Product Guide Fall 2024 edition becomes your go-to resource for new ideas and collaborations in all your upcoming projects.
New CEU Courses
Universal Design for Accessibility: Take advantage of these two essential CEU courses that will enhance your residential design expertise.
Part Two: Home+ Design Applications is now available on the ASID Academy, building upon the foundation laid in Part One: Home+ Designing Homes for Care, Comfort, and Changeability. Part One outlines core concepts to create barrier-free living environments, and Part Two introduces new client types—independent, co-living, and multigenerational households—and offers practical strategies for incorporating universal design principles into all residential projects.
Design Articles
The Evolution of Plantation-Style Homes in Hawaii
Hawaii Home & Remodeling
Hawaii homes are perfectly suited for plantation-style design — breezy and bright open spaces allow local homeowners to make the most of living in an island paradise. But as interior designer Jamie Jasina says, this design style is about more than just architecture, furniture and accessories.
Who Decides What Design Trends Will Dominate Each Year?
Dwell
Highly anticipated annual forecasts like Pantone’s Color of the Year and Pinterest Predicts write the blueprint for which styles will take over. But who makes these predictions, and what goes into them?
Interior Experts Share the Secrets to Crafting an Exquisite Space Around a Layered Assortment of Works
Galerie
Designers reveal how a client’s collection can act as everything from the inspiration that sparks the entire scheme to the final touch that completes the room.
Bathroom Lounges Are Trending—but Are They Worth the Splurge?
Real Simple
Decide for yourself.
A Modern Oasis is Rising in Honolulu's Ward Village
Modern Luxury Hawaii
Honolulu’s skyline is set to welcome an exciting new addition with The Launiu, the latest residential project at Ward Village. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm Arquitectonica, this 40-story tower will bring a fresh, modern aesthetic to Honolulu’s coveted South Shore.
Finding a social media strategy that doesn’t disrupt your daily routine.
Business of Home
Jeff and Megan Hamann share their best tips on finding a balance between a day job and a social media side gig, determining audience demographics, and making deeper connections with followers—while tailoring content to speak to them.
Pennsylvania Makes History: Interior Designers Achieve Legal Recognition with Senate Bill 1319
Interiors + Sources
Landmark legislation secures the title of 'Certified Interior Designer,' affirming the profession's critical role in health, safety, and welfare while paving the way for broader…
Zillow Just Released the Biggest Home Trends Buyers Want in 2025
House Beautiful
If you're looking to sell in the new year, take notes.
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As part of the vast network of resources that ASID provides to its members, we offer exclusive discounts on products and services through the ASID Advantage program. These essential programs are designed to help you as a professional, providing the tools you need to save time and money.
Design Finder by ASID is a powerful platform that makes it easy to connect with ASID-qualified interior designers, firms, product suppliers and builders. It’s a great way to find the right professional for your next project or seeking to expand your network. Showcase your skills, generate leads and connect with clients ready to bring their design visions to life.
Find answers to frequenty asked membership questions including member qualifications, payments and dues, membership cards, updating your profile, CEUs,and password retrieval.
ASID supports the professional development of the Society’s members and the profession with continuing education programs and events that allow participants to advance in their careers and build their skill sets. ASID, our Chapters, and Industry Partners offer a variety of continuing education opportunities in-person and online.
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ASID Academy: The ASID Academy is a user friendly, dynamic, streamlined continuing education experience offering high-quality courses, webinars, and more in a learn anytime, anywhere (with an internet connection), on your own schedule environment.
- CEUs
ASID members must earn a minimum of 10 unit (10 hours) of approved continuing education (CEU) every two years. We’ve updated the instructions for CEU reporting that align with IDCEC’s new website to help you navigate the process.
ASID members are to utilize the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) registry to warehouse CEUs. Every ASID member has a unique IDCEC number to login into the website (your IDCEC number is different than your ASID number). The IDCEC user registry allows you to upload and track your continuing education activity as well as store a record under your account. Check your IDCEC account regularly to ensure your records are up to date.
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NCIDQ Exam Everything you need to know about NCIDQ exams.
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Well Accredited Professional Administered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)™, the WELL Building Standard® is the world’s first building standard focused exclusively on human health and wellness.
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LEED Professional Credential from the U.S. Green Building Council
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Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist administered by the National Association of Home Builders
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Certified Healthcare Interior Designer administered by the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers
- Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification administered by Center for Health Design
Learn, grow, and build a network as you embark on your interior design career.
Each year, ASID recognizes the exemplary achievements and outstanding service demonstrated by highly engaged members, chapters, student chapters, and industry partners through our awards and honors programs.
Advocate by Design (AxD)
Each day interior designers use their voices and visions to reshape spaces--and therefore the lives of those occupying them--for the better. With those same voices working in unison, they have the power to design a better future for themselves and the entire profession. That is why ASID began One Voice; to empower interior designers to get involved and advocate for or against the public policy that will ultimately influence their careers and lives. For more info click here.
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About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) believes that design transforms lives. ASID serves the full range of the interior design profession and practice through the Society’s programs, networks, and advocacy. We thrive on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. We lead interior designers in shared conversations around topics that matter: from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability. We showcase the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.