the Design Digest

7/11/2022

Gather – The National Conference by ASID

Harnessing the power of interior designers, educators, innovators, Industry Partners, students, and allied organizations—GATHER 2022 assembles the entire design community for 3-days of connecting, sharing, and learning.

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ASID 2022 Economic Outlook Report

The ASID 2022 Economic Outlook, part two of the three-part series on the Outlook and State of Interior Design (see part one – Trends Outlook Report), provides an overview of the current state of the economy including its impact on the interior design industry, profession, and practice.

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ASID 2022 Trends Outlook Report

The ASID 2022 Trends Report builds upon the findings of the 2021 Outlook and State of Interior Design Report, bringing a refined focus to the latest changes impacting design practice, including population, society, lifestyles, methods of work, new technologies, and the natural environment.

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ASID In Conversation

The video series, ASID in Conversation, features design visionaries in conversation as they explore the transformative power of interior design.

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National Chapter News

Stay up to date with the latest news from ASID nationals.

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Heat & Glo

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Forshaw Showroom

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CEU Schedule

11:00 AM - CEU 1: Specifying Gas Fireplaces for Today’s Homes

CEU Description:

Specifying Gas Fireplaces for Today’s Homes: A fireplace 101 course focusing on factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues for residential projects. Learn three essential steps to "specify the right fireplace for the right home" and understand fireplace category product tiering. This course also discusses current trends in indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

12:00 PM - Lunch provided by Kim Renger

1:00 PM - CEU 2: Creating Spaces of Distinction With Custom Fireplaces & Fire Features

CEU Description:

Creating Spaces of Distinction With Custom Fireplaces & Fire Features: This course delves further into the gas fireplace category and informs designers on how and when to use custom gas fireplaces and fire features in residential and commercial programs. Learners will discover the unique set of aesthetic, performance, and technological advancements available in tailor-made fireplaces including those that lend themselves to health, safety, wellness, and overall client satisfaction.

Join us on curated tours each month through the St. Louis Art Museum every 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00 am CST.

Saint Louis Art Museum Tours with ASID

Thursday, July 21 at 11 AM

Saint Louis Art Museum

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7/21/22 Topic: Asian Art

Networking: Over Cocktails - Rugs by Saga

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 5 PM

Rugs by Saga

14169 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO, 63011

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The Rugs by Saga Showroom is curated for interior designers with a to-the-trade program! Will review the ins and out's of the rug industry, including today's challenges with a Rugs 101 presentation over cocktails and appetizers.

ASID Missouri East Conference at the IDC

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Interior Design Center of St. Louis

More information to come.

Back-to-Back CEU's with Global Granite

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Global Granite

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ASID is partnering with Global Granite for two CEU's back-to-back with lunch!

CEU Schedule

11:00 AM - CEU 1: Sintered Stone Products (more detailed description to come)

12:00 PM - Lunch provided by Global Granite

1:00 PM - CEU 2: Vetrazzo - Recycled glass countertop made in the USA (more detailed description to come)

ASID Rock-n-Roll Bingo for a Cause

Friday, September 16, 2022

More information to come.

We are partnering with Home Sweet Home to bring a night of Bingo fun with Bingo Bee. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Home Sweet Home and support their mission to give under-served families a sense of pride and to improve the quality of their lives by providing basic household furnishings in the St. Louis Area.

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Industry Partner Spotlight

Kelly Dalton

ROTH LIVING

Tell us a little bit about yourself. I began my career with Roth Living – St. Louis, in 2012 as a consultant. After receiving my bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

Where are you from? St. Louis, Missouri.

What is your ASID story? Bring involved in ASID has provided me opportunities to meet more people in the industry and to further connect with various professionals.

What inspires you? I am fortunate to be a part of an industry full of inspiration but I am also inspired by my wonderful family, friends, and coworkers.

What do you like to do for fun? I enjoy working in my garden, trips to the lake, and spending time with my husband and our sweet dog, Birdie.

If you were a crayon, what would be your color and name? Kelly Green.

What is your favorite food or restaurant? My husband and I cook at home a lot and those meals will always be my favorite!

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Member Spotlight

Cindy Belmont

CYNTHIA NEILL BELMONT DESIGN

Tell us a little bit about yourself. From the time I was very young, I loved drawing floor plans and looking at pictures of furniture in catalogs. I also loved my father's dental office.

Where are you from? I grew up in Carbondale, Ill, and graduated from SIU in 1972, with a degree in Interior Design.

What is your ASID story? I began the AID process in 1973 when I moved to St. Louis. The timing coincided with the merger of AID and NSID, to become ASID. The NCIDQ exam.

What inspires you? In our creative world of design, nothing inspires me more than God's Creation!

What do you like to do for fun? Besides spending time with family and friends, I enjoy being involved in a variety of organizations and studies.

If you were a crayon, what would be your color and name? Multi colors, vivid pastels.

What is your favorite food or restaurant? Steak, a baked potato loaded with butter and sour cream, and red velvet cake on the patio, with all of the family.

Student Spotlight

Carley Maschmeier

RUTH JENSON VILLAGE

Can you give us a brief bio? I’m a recent graduate from SIBA looking for a start in the Design field. I’m pulled towards space planning and renovations!

Where are you from? Louisiana, Missouri

What is your ASID story? I heard all about ASID in school and when I saw the competition I decided to send in some ideas.

What inspires you? This is a hard question to answer because I find inspiration in everything. When I walk around I try to spot detail in what I look at and pick out what I do and don’t like or what could work better. I feel like I find the most inspiration in nature. The colors I see I use most often in my own personal choices or projects I worked on in school.

What do you like to do for fun? I love traveling with my boyfriend and our dog. We love finding new places to go and explore. Although he likes to explore the woods more I always drag us into the thrift and antique shops along the way!

If you were a crayon, what would be your Color and Name? I would be the color Veridian and would keep my name as that. I think it’s the most calming and beautiful green!

What is your favorite food or restaurant? Crab legs in a cajun boil.

Carley and ASID Student Representative, Amani Miller

Carley's winning t-shirt design for ASID

Spittal Powder Room

Candice Wideman

YOUTOPIA DESIGNS

What was your inspiration for this project?

There was no shortage of design inspiration when it came to this family's lively and colorful personalities and designers knew that this was the perfect room to create an outsize design statement. A small pedestal sink, taupe grasscloth wallpaper, and carpet were the base of this powder room design, tackled in an entire home redesign. Matte porcelain tile simulating calacatta marble was used for the flooring, which neutralizes the new matte black picket tile that lines the bottom half of the walls and the sumptuous mural that covers the top half. The lacquered turquoise vanity stands prominent against the matte tile and adds flair to the room by highlighting the colors in the mural.

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We want to show off your hard work and inspire others. Let us know what you are working on at the link below.

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Floor & Decor is hiring for their South County location! They are looking for someone with an eye for design and a passion for creating the best experience for the customer. Explore all Floor & Decor career opportunities below.

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Pottery Barn is Hiring!

Provide customers with a unique shopping experience by offering excellent customer service. Utilize effective selling techniques and provide in-depth product knowledge in a fast-paced, specialty retail environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide sincere, friendly, and energetic customer service by exemplifying World-Class service standards.

- Achieve established sales and contest goals.

- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.

- Assist customers with special services including: gift wrap, gift registry, locating merchandise, catalog orders, special orders, back orders, charge sends, courier deliveries, and furniture orders.

- Utilize effective selling techniques to build multiple sales and increase productivity.

- Demonstrate comprehensive product knowledge, including features and benefits.

- Efficiently and accurately perform register transactions i.e., sales, returns, and exchanges.

- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of visual merchandise presentation, signage and lighting.

- Uphold store maintenance and cleanliness standards.

- Straighten, clean and help maintain stockroom as needed.

- Process, ticket, and restock merchandise as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

- Comply with all company policies and procedures.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

1-2 years of retail sales experience, (specialty retail preferred, but not required.)

1-2 years of customer service experience.

Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.

- Ability to operate POS system.

- Ability to lift and mobilize medium to large items, up to 75 lbs., while utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.

- Full-time associates are expected to have open availability to meet the needs of the business. Casual associates must be available to work a minimum of two regularly scheduled shifts on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday) and one during the week (Monday to Thursday). Associates must be available for annual inventory and entire holiday season (November and December).

*Example: Weekend availability cannot fall on the same day; an associate must be available on two separate days (Friday and Saturday, Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday). If preferred, an associate can also choose to have all three shifts of availability on the weekend (Friday to Sunday) and none during the week (Monday to Thursday).

EDUCATION: High school diploma (or equivalent) preferred

PAY: From $15.00 per hour

BENEFITS:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account