E-Newsletter - March/April 2025
Links:
Design Impacts Live Trade Show:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-ad-mainland-happy-hour-tickets-1269810741109?aff=oddtdtcreator
DIL Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6HAeaVWT2kX81rvgPxh5bBIY05_iCmcPxQJas2qtwgoFYlg/viewform
Local Events
March 26
A&D Pau Hana*
March 28
Stone, Art & Abstract*
April 3
Student & Young Professionals Event, Part 2*
*More details to follow.
Upcoming Elections
It’s time for elections again! We are seeking candidates to begin serving on the board effective 10/01/2025. Available positions are President-Elect, Communications,
Finance, and Professional Development. Please contact McKenna at president-elect@hi.asid.org if you are interested in becoming a board member. Elections will be held on April 20 and end on April 30. Look for an email from Election Buddy as we get closer to the election.
National Events
Please click here for a complete list of national events.
Design Articles
10 Feng Shui Dining Room Rules That Will Make Your Space Naturally Feel So Much More Comfortable
Living Etc.
Creating a harmonious dining space has never been so easy as when you apply these Feng Shui tips.
One Night in the Self-Proclaimed “First U.S. Carbon-Positive Hotel”
Dwell
Denver’s recently opened Populus makes some pretty steep sustainability claims. I went to see how the Studio Gang-designed spot’s environmental efforts live up in person.
A Peek Inside 21 New Island Homes
Modern Luxury Hawaii
Peter Vincent Architects, an award-winning architectural firm based in Honolulu, debuts monograph Island Homes. The captivating book offers a glimpse into a world of thoughtfully designed new homes, residential renovations and commercial buildings.
Do Upper and Lower Kitchen Cabinets Have to Match? What Designers Actually Think of This Design Trend
Living Etc.
Switching up between upper and lower cabinets isn't just a chance to have fun with design, it can help make your space look bigger, too.
Peek Inside the $7M Gilded Age Mansion Arm & Hammer Built
Dwell
Founder John Dwight spared no expense on the lavish 12,000-square-foot NYC residence, which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory.
Innovative Office Interiors Blend Design, Function and Wellness
Interior Design
Office interior designers push creative boundaries, incorporating artful details, wellness-focused features and functional elements like stadium seating. From sustainable workplaces to cutting-edge tech offices, these designs balance aesthetics with employee experience and productivity.
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Indicates a Warming Trend
Interiors and Sources
Designer Diana Mosher offers practical design tips on using Pantone’s warm-neutral Mocha Mousse to best effect in interiors.
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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.
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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.