E-Newsletter: November/December 2023


Local Events (Click on highlighted link, where applicable, for more information.)

November
AIA + ASID CEU Pau Hana*

December
Sip n’ Chat with CSWO*

*More details to follow.


National Events

Please click here for a complete list of national events.


Design Articles

Is brass on the way out? These are the 4 bathroom hardware trends designers are taking forward into 2024.
Living Etc.
Bathroom hardware trends come and go, but these are the main four trends that will be making waves as we enter a new year.

Hawaii Is Ranked the Healthiest State, According to New 2023 Health Index
Real Simple
Low disease rates, citizen well-being, and solid healthcare all contribute.

Benjamin Moore goes with a mid-tone shade for its 2024 Color of the Year
Designers Today
Blue Nova 825 is Benjamin Moore’s Color for the Year for 2024, a blend of blue and violet that “sparks adventure, elevates and expands horizons,” according to the paint company.

This Just In: What's New in Hawai'i This Season
Modern Luxury Hawaii
From home goods to Italian fare, there’s much to welcome in Hawai‘i this season.

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating for the Holidays, Straight From Pros
The Spruce
As you prepare to decorate your home for the winter holidays, keep in mind that there are a few common mistakes that interior designers witness year after year, and urge you to avoid at all costs. Below, four designers chime in with insights on five common pitfalls that you will want to steer clear of as you deck the halls.

How to use AI to improve your design business.
Business of Home
Need a hand writing copy, driving business and spurring creativity on your team? The AI revolution is here. Here are all the ways it matters for designers.

Simplifying Passive House Design
designwell
The leading standard for home efficiency, it can come off as a daunting challenge, but it doesn’t have to be.


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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.

  • 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. Topic areas include the Business of Design, Health & Wellness, Institutional, Healthcare, Residential, Workplace, and Hospitality & Retail design. Check out engaging courses like Designing for a New Millennial Culture and earn valuable IDCEC and AIA CEUs in the process. Explore the Academy.

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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.

Awards & Competition

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.


One Voice

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.