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2008/2009 Board Members |
Betsy
McGuire,
President
Donna Straat,
President Elect
Judy Swann,
Treasurer
Fenella Pearson,
Communications
Ellen Dunn,
Membership
Amy Eisenberg,
Member At Large
Sara Hopkins,
Professional Development
Amanda Morris, Student Rep |
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Message From the President |
ASID Connecticut hosted its annual Town Hall meeting in February
which was well attended by members, industry partners, and
students. Thank you to Scofield Lighting for supporting the
event. The speaker for the evening, Angela Merola, (www.angelamerola.com),
provided valuable insight to working more effectively with
clients and fine tuning contracts. This event included CEU
credits.
ASID CT Career Night gave students an opportunity to have their
portfolios viewed by professional designers. Kenneth Roberts,
interior designer and architectural recruiter, (www.interiortalent.com),
spoke about the job market today and how to market yourself for
the job you want.
ASID CT co-hosted the Design Forum on April 1 with HBRA (Home
Builders & Remodelers Association of Fairfield County) and NKBA
(National Kitchen & Bath Association, Southern New England
Chapter). Participants at this event had the opportunity to
interact with design industry resource professionals, designers
and students. This event also included CEU credits.
ASID National has set a policy that will affect ALL interior
designers in ALL 50 states. ASID will make a commitment to
support legislation at the state level. If you’d like more
information about legislative policy and how it affects YOU,
please see the articles on our website
www.asidct.org
We have many NEW exciting events being planned now, (that won’t
cost you anything!), we will keep you informed of events and
dates.
Sincerely,
Betsy McGuire ASID
President Ct. Chapter ASID |
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Help Wanted |
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The ASID CT Program Chairs are starting to plan the Annual Meeting
which will be held on September 9th.
Last year we were at the Marriott in Trumbull, and it was a
lovely event, but for 2009 they've decided to stir things up,
creative juices are flowing and they are looking for an ASID
'angel' to offer their home or backyard as the venue.
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They're thinking tent and The
Big Green Truck Pizza Company! Dare to be different! If
there is a kind soul out there who would like to be part of
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departure from the starched white tablecloth format, please
contact Sara Hopkins at
sara@sarahopkinsinteriors.com.
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Student Corner |
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ASID CT Career Night was hosted by Paier College
of Art on March 5th. It was a HUGE success with over 40 students
and professionals.
Kenneth Roberts from Interior Talents gave an
extremely motivating and informative presentation on “How to
Promote Yourself in a Tough Market”.
The students had a great evening networking,
participating in mock interviews, and doing portfolio reviews.
Thank you to all of the vendors for being
a part of this event and to Paier College of Art for hosting the
event and of course to Kenneth Roberts giving us an amazing
presentation.
A special thanks to the students without you we
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ASID ICON: Needful Things |
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What Is Your Essential "Thing"?
ASID ICON Wants to Know!
Every issue of ASID ICON features a new "Needful Things" page
profiling a member, along with something that inspires that
member in their design work, something they love or would love
to use in a project.
It can be a particular product or manufacturer that you always
use or that has influenced your style, a color palette, a place
or time period, an artist or other thinker, etc. Anything that
is indispensable to your design! (See pg. 48 of the
January/February 2009 issue of ASID ICON.)
If you would like to be featured, please e-mail
icon@asid.org and include:
- Your name and firm name
- A short description of your "needful thing": why you
chose it, what it means to you, how it's affected your
design philosophy, etc.
(about 50 words)
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Lunch & Learn After Six Event: An Evening In France |
Kitchens by Deane
Lunch & Learn After Six Event
January 13, 2009
An Evening In FranceOn January 13th Kitchens by Deane
hosted an After Six event in their new New Canaan showroom.
Designer/manager Terry Scarborough, ASID, CMKBD welcomed
twenty-five designers with a sumptuous spread of gourmet hors
d’oeuvres catered by Fabulous Feasts and a French wine tasting
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To the delight of the guests, Alexis Gion, eastern
representative for La Cornue, demonstrated the new CornuFe’
stove with a batch of chocolate chip cookies. While they waited
for the cookies to be ready, he showed the designers the latest
color palate and answered questions in his charming French
accent. The showroom model is Provence Blue opposite an island
that is custom colored in the same blue.Deane’s kitchen
designers pointed out GREEN design options in the new cabinets
and counter tops.
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Texture in the wall coverings, lighting fixtures, and cabinets
commanded enthusiastic attention as well. Some of the dramatic
new looks are cabinets of bamboo, reconstituted oak, and dyed
ostrich skin. Specialty items such as configured drawer inserts
and interior cabinet accessories to hide everything from paper
towel dispensers to cutting boards drew squeals of surprise.
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show was the step stool that folds up and fits neatly
under the cabinet. Once in place it looks like a bottom
drawer complete with hardware. The question of where to
put the bulky stool has been solved. You just fold it up
and slide it into the slot. More information about
Kitchens by Deane is available at
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CCID |
 The Connecticut Coalition of Interior Designers (CCID) is a not for
profit organization representing, promoting and informing on the positions of
the
interior design community. CCID is the unified voice for practicing interior
designers in Connecticut, regardless of their design specialty or business
association affiliation that…
- Works to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by
promoting the level of competency required for minimum standards of
practice.
- Promotes interior designers by establishing the practice as a recognized
design profession with its’ own scope of services as separate from other
design professions.
- Supports the need for interior design certification in regard to public
safety, consumer benefits, and right to practice.
- Promotes the importance of interior design registration to enable
Connecticut consumers to choose among various design professions according
to the consumer’s level of need and scope of project.
- Clarifies the concerns of building officials and legislators regarding
the scope of work interior designers practice in relation to the services
offered by architects and other design providers.
- Educates on when building officials and fire marshals may accept
interior design documents for permitting purposes.
- Advocates for Interior Designers to collaborate with other design
professionals and ensure that interior designers may hire them as
consultants as necessary.
- Acts both administratively and legislatively on regulatory matters
impacting the practice of interior design in Connecticut.
- Helps resolve interdisciplinary issues related to interior designers and
their practice.
- Shares the vision of 28 other jurisdictions and provinces of fostering a
favorable climate for right to practice by focusing on current and future
legislative issues of the interior design profession.
Perhaps CCID's most resonating impact is reflected by an interior design
student's statement: "As a student entering the design field, I want to be sure
my profession is well respected. CCID is making that happen and ensuring the
future of interior designers in Connecticut. Its existence is safeguarding all
interior designers."
For information: Frank Giudice, ASID, 8 Van Rose Drive, North Haven, CT 06473 |
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ASID Will soon be on
Facebook |
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The ASID CT Chapter will soon be on Facebook.
The way that people communicate these days is changing and
the ASID CT Chapter is changing along with the different needs of our members.
Facebook is a networking website were people keep in touch friends, family and
professional contacts.
The ASID CT Chapter group will enable members to remain
connected even when they are unable to attend meetings. They will also see news
and events coming up in the Chapter and view photos from previous events.
Facebook will be an added value to the way our members can
reach out to peers in the industry, such as asking questions, finding a study
partner for the NCIDQ, or communicating with other designers that maybe you
haven’t seen in years.
The site is currently being set up so if you’re already on Facebook look out for our group. It’s easy to join Facebook if you haven’t yet
found your way there. Log onto
www.Facebook.com and create your own account. You’ll be amazed at how many
people you know who are already there!!
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Industry Partner Corner: Kaoud Oriental Rugs |
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Kaoud Oriental Rugs is a family owned and operated gallery specializing in all
types of Rugs and Carpeting in Connecticut for over 50 years. We are a full
service establishment offering sales and service. We are extremely proud of our
success over the many years from our great clients and Interior Designers.
Our approach has always been with the client in mind. We have always achieved
happiness through finding the right products for our clients no matter how big
or small or how long it takes. The end goal is always the same – total client
satisfaction.
Customer service has always been our #1 goal over the years. Our father taught
us well. Sixty to seventy percent of our clients are repeat based. We get
countless referrals and comebacks because we try to listen to our clients’ needs
very closely before we suggest solutions for them. We find this service to be
invaluable especially in a world of etailers and aggressive retailers. Our “laid
back” approach to selling has become commonplace among our community and
Interior Designers. We are passionate about rugs and truly love what we do and
it shows!
Another thing you will find at Kaoud’s is our high level of product diversity.
We carry all types of soft floor covering from broadloom to animal skins to fine
custom rugs. We are the only place in the area where you will get rare one- of-
a kind Antique Rugs and natural Green Products under the same roof.
Our product line is long and constantly growing to meet the changing marketplace
- Tibetan, flat weaves, sisal, berber, traditional, antique, contemporary,
custom wool & silk, fun rugs, shag, machine made, commercial & residential
broadloom, and bamboo rugs. No matter what your project we have a rug for you!
ASID is a great asset to us and we are privileged to be an Industry Partner and
a part of such a wonderful organization. We have developed strong friendships
and are pleased to help support ASID's mission. We hope to be an integral part
of the ongoing ASID cause for many years to come!More information about Kaoud
Oriental Rugs is available at
www.kaouds.com. |
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