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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for 2016 IDS National Conference, Building a Better Business: One Design at a Time, March 30 – April 1 at the Dallas Market Center. This conference features speakers who are successful industry entrepreneurs and design coaches who will impart their wisdom and share their formulas for success. Conference attendees will gain new entrepreneurial insight and learn fresh ideas and approaches for running a lucrative design business. Visit the conference page on the IDS National website to learn more and to register. Be a part of the social media conversation: #IDSconf2016 and #IDSnatl.
If you purchased entries in the 2015 Designer of the Year competition, your completed project entries must be submitted by Jan. 15 using the submission guidelines. Click here for more information.
Attention IDS Chapters: Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for an IDS Chapter Award. Submissions must be received by the IDS National office by March 1. Click here to download the application.
If you requested entries for the #idsIMPACT charitable design competition, your completed project entries must be submitted by Jan. 15 using the submission guidelines. Click here for more information.
Learn how you can make an IMPACT in your community through our new charitable design initiative #idsIMPACT. We are pleased to have Make-A-Wish and Dwell with Dignity as collaborating organizations of this program. Click here to see IDS members who are already making an IMPACT!
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The IDS Las Vegas Chapter was featured in the November 2015 issue of DAVID Magazine for their recent charity event, Decorating from Top to Bottom. Click here to read the article (see p. 23). They were also featured in Vegas Magazine.
The Interior Design Society Naples assisted Habitat for Humanity of Collier Country by decorating a new model home on display for prospective homeowners interested in Habitat-built homes. Click here to learn more about this #idsIMPACT project.
IDS Associate, Barbara Gilbert of Barbara Gilbert Interiors was featured in Residential Lighting for her 2014 Designer of the Year award-winning kitchen that won first place in two categories: Kitchens $50,000 & Above and Sustainable Design. Click here and visit p. 44 to read the article.
IDS Executive Director, Snoa Garrigan was interviewed for a piece in the July 2015 issue of Residential Lighting Magazine. Click here and visit p. 22 to read the article.
Read the following press coverage of the 2014 IDS Designer of the Year awards:
K+BB (Kitchen & Bath Business)
California Home + Design
Home Accents Today
Furniture World
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| Richlin International Inc. - Sterling - Estero, Fla. |
| Long Island Window Treatments - Sterling - Syosset, N.Y. |
| ESG Tile & Mosaics Inc. - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Aldecor Custom Framing - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
| J.A. Willy Gallery - Sterling - Naples, Fla. |
| Think Kitchen - Sterling - Huntington Station, N.Y. |
| Tiffany Home Design - Sterling - Wilsonville, Ore. |
| Andrew Roby General Contractor - Sterling - Charlotte, N.C. |
| Kitty Dadi Photography - Sterling - Great Neck, N.Y. |
| Universal Furniture Design - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Bliss Home - Sterling - Knoxville, Tenn. |
| C & K Custom Remodeling, Inc. - Sterling - Portland, Ore. |
| California Closets - Sterling - Estero, Fla. |
| Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman - Sterling - Dallas, Texas |
| Regis Gallerie - Sterling - Las Vegas, Nev. |
| Sustainable N.W. Wood - Sterling - Portland, Ore. |
| Chicago Cabinet & Fixture Co - Sterling - Sterling, Bensenville, Ill. |
| C & C Woodworking LLC - Sterling - Sterling, Naples, Fla. |
| Coburn's - Sterling - Sterling, Cordova, Tenn. |
| Home Technology Solutions, Inc - Sterling - Sterling, Matthews, N.C. |
| MP Interiors - Sterling - Sterling, Estero, Fla. |
| Queen City Audio Video Appliance - Sterling - Sterling, Charlotte, N.C. |
| Dimond Home - Sterling - Sterling, New York, N.Y. |
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for 2016 IDS National Conference, Building a Better Business: One Design at a Time, March 30 – April 1 at the Dallas Market Center. This conference features speakers who are successful industry entrepreneurs and design coaches who will impart their wisdom and share their formulas for success. Conference attendees will gain new entrepreneurial insight and learn fresh ideas and approaches for running a lucrative design business. Visit the conference page on the IDS National website to learn more and to register. Be a part of the social media conversation: #IDSconf2016 and #IDSnatl.
Attention IDS Chapters: Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for an IDS Chapter Award. Submissions must be received by the IDS National office by March 1. Click here to download the application.
Click here for more information on the 2014 Chapter Awards winners
If you are an active member of IDS National, join our closed Facebook group to connect with members across the country! Click here to join the group.
Would you like to get involved with an IDS Chapter? Visit our "Locate Your IDS Chapter" page on the IDS website to find out if there is a chapter in your area.
To join a local IDS Chapter, you must first join IDS National. Click here to learn more about IDS membership.
Don't forget that you are required to complete 0.4 CEUs through IDCEC by Dec. 31. If you have questions, email education@interiordesignsociety.org.
The Interior Design Society has joined The Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), effective Jan. 1. Click here to learn more.
Effective Jan. 1, IDS Professional members must earn a minimum of 0.4 (4 hours) approved continuing education units (CEU) each year. The current reporting period is from Jan. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015. Click here to read more about the updated CEU Filing Policy.
Design & Construction Week ® (DCW) features the co-location of the NAHB International Builders' Show ® (IBS) and NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show ® (KBIS). In 2016, this synchronization of tradeshows and markets will also include two partner events – International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and The International Surface Event (TISE), made up of SURFACES, StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas and TileExpo. The third annual DCW will take place January 19-22 in Las Vegas and will bring together 110,000+ design and construction professionals. IDS members get special discounts – register now to attend the largest annual gathering of the residential design and construction industry.
Sustainable Furnishings Council will offer a webinar, "The State of Sustainability in the Home
Furnishings Industry" on Thursday, Jan. 21, Noon Eastern
In 2016 the SFC enters its second decade as an organization. This webinar features SFC Board President Steve Freeman leading a discussion of the organization’s major accomplishments of the last 10 years, with particular attention on highlights of 2015. Join the discussion of a mission that is truly taking hold in the industry, including a review of what has changed in 10 years- from small things such as improvements in the efficiency of lighting, to formaldehyde reduction, to removal of FR chemicals from foam in California and other states, and improved chain of custody regarding wood. SFC is proud of many accomplishments and excited about the future of the organization. Industry players in all segments, as well as their customers, are embracing the need for change, recognizing climate change as a real threat, proactively removing harmful chemicals from their supply chains, etc. Learn how SFC plans to build on this momentum with more national and international initiatives throughout this celebratory year, and how you and your company can be more involved.
Click here to reserve your seat now!
Tobi U offers Tobi Fairley’s signature foundational courses on the business of design in an online format! They include the best of Tobi’s tools and techniques that have transformed design businesses across the country and you can now earn up to 0.8 CEUs.
Tobi U courses are set up in 2 bundles:
- Semester One – The Essentials
Created for designers at any experience level, these 8 modules focus on the essentials for your business, including branding, niche strategy, financials, time management, selling your services, and marketing.
- Semester Two – The Solutions
Building on Semester 1's courses, the 8 modules in this semester offer next-step solutions for finding your ideal client, charging what you’re worth, building processes and systems, perfecting presentations, and getting published.
The content for each module includes videos, webinars, podcasts, and downloadable PDFs. Click here to get started today!
Don't forget to view the available webinars on the IDS website through the LMS link!
Visit the IDS website to learn more!
Join Sustainable Furnishings Council for the following LVMKT events and SFC member events Jan. 24-28:
- SFC Sustainable Style Progressive Luncheon Tour on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 11:30am-2pm
Sustainable Furnishings Council's Susan Inglis, Executive Director and resident expert, provides you with an overview presentation "What is Sustainable Furniture, Anyway?" then guides you through SFC member showrooms where you see examples and learn more, enjoying a progressive lunch along the way as we view and glean insights about the wide range of stylish sustainable furnishings on offer at Las Vegas Market. Showrooms we will visit include Kravet, Phillips Collection, Norwalk, and Vispring. CEU-104621 is offered for this tour. REGISTER HERE.
- Brandon Smith at Phillips Collection on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 3-4pm, Showroom A 202
Brandon Smith of #DesignLux give an interactive presentation about the hottest trends in luxury home fashion
Followed by the Now Famous Phillips Collection Industry Mixer you can enjoy until 8pm.
- Hope for the Future- Inside and Out on Monday, Jan. 25 from 1-2pm, Bldg B, Worldview on Sixteen
Join SFC for a vibrant a panel discussion moderated by Michela O'Connor Abrams, President of Dwell Media. Panelists include Sustainable Furnishings Council DESIGNINGreen Leaders Robin Wilson and Monica Pedersen along with SFC Executive Director and resident expert, Susan Inglis. The discussion will inspire responsible choices, point designers to excellent resources among Las Vegas Market exhibitors, and illuminate how going "green" is a great way to grow your business. (0.1 CEU) REGISTER HERE.
Following the panel discussion, join Robin Wilson for a meet & greet reception while she signs copies of her Amazon ranked #1 book, Clean Design: Wellness for your Lifestyle. Books will be available for purchase onsite.
- First Look with Julie Smith Vincenti, Nine Muses Media on Monday, Jan. 25 from 10-11am, Bldg B, Worldview on Sixteen
The latest Las Vegas Market product introductions—ranging from furniture and decor to gifts and tabletop—will be presented cohesively in a fast-paced program, geared to both retail and designer audiences. (.1CEU)
- Meet & Greet Book Signing with Justina Blakeney on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 3:45-4:45pm, Showroom B 480
Join Justina Blakeney for a meet & greet reception while she signs copies of her New York Times Bestselling book "THE NEW BOHEMIANS: COOL AND COLLECTED HOMES". Loloi will have 100 free books on hand to the first 100 who show up to the meet and greet.
Stay abreast on markets across the country by visiting the IDS Event Calendar. Click here to view it now!
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DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD |
If you purchased entries in the 2015 Designer of the Year competition, your completed project entries must be submitted by Jan. 15 using the submission guidelines. Click here for more information.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2014 Designer of the Year Awards! Click here to view a complete list of award recipients.
Visit the IDS website to view the IDS Buyers' Guide! To find preferred IDS vendors, look for the IDS logo in their listing. If you are interested in obtaining a new listing or updating an existing listing, please contact Dan Sylvester at 212-920-3918. Click here to view the IDS Buyers' Guide.
Don't forget to renew your 2016 membership by Jan. 31 to avoid paying a $50 reinstatement fee. We highly encourage you to pay your dues online by visiting www.interiordesignsociety.org and logging into the member portal. Once you are logged in, you can pay your dues by clicking the "My Invoices" tab. Click here if you have any questions regarding the recent membership updates.
If you are an active member of IDS National, join our closed Facebook group to connect with members across the country! Click here to join the group.
Get your .DESIGN domain today from Interior.Design IDS members will receive 50 percent off their first year with code IDS50 or click the following link: https://interior.design/?coupon=IDS50
Concrete Decor magazine, the concrete industry's premier magazine for all things decorative concrete is offering IDS members the chance to subscribe free to their magazine. Click here to read their current issue that features an article about how decorative concrete is carving its way into the design community.
If you are interested in obtaining a membership certificate or replacement membership card, please email idsbenefits@interiordesignsociety.org or call 336-884-4437 ext. 223 (please note for all replacement membership cards, there will be a $10 fee payable in advance for each replacement card ordered).
To view benefits exclusively available to IDS members, visit the Member Benefits page on the IDS National website. Members must log in on the IDS website in order to take advantage of available discounts.
The Wall Street Journal
We're living in an era where personal transparency — the free exchange of too much information via social media — trumps privacy. So it isn't surprising that, when it comes to their homes, people are asking designers to shield them from the world. But must seclusion come at the expense of natural light? Can a street-front window let in sun without making your home a living diorama for passersby?
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Design Management Company
A new year and a new interior design season are just around in the corner. Will the coming year be a better one for your firm? You can help to ensure that it is by taking time now to plan your marketing strategies in order to attract more of the clients you want. Start by evaluating the results you got from your marketing efforts this year. How effective was your website in driving traffic to your firm?
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By Michael J. Berens
 Amidst all the hoopla about virtual reality, curved TVs and roll-up computer screens, manufacturers also have rolled out new lines of luxury appliances during this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Combining elegant design with the latest gadgetry, they are sure to be on your clients' wish list when they hit the market later this year. Last year, the focus at CES was on connectivity and the impending Internet of Things. This year's offerings take the idea of "smart" one step further.
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Metropolis
Anti-ownership, holography, and revisiting hippie values: Curators, critics, experts, designers, and Metropolis editors share their predictions for the year ahead.
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The Post and Courier
Embracing and heartfelt, genuine and environmentally minded, classic and contemporary — perhaps even an eclectic mix of the two — as long as it reflects a personal and meaningful take on the world. That’s where interior design is headed in 2016: toward homes that neutralize the complexity and stress of life by becoming retreats of greater authenticity and peacefulness rather than places full of generic and relatively meaningless stuff.
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Forbes
So what might the quintessential 2016 kitchen look like? Forbes asked two interior designers for a sneak peek at what’s to come. Hi-tech workstations, ’80s glam, and muted color schemes are just a few of the looks they say will lead the pack. Without further ado, here are nine trends they predict will define kitchen design in the new year.
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Design Management Company
When you are interviewing for a position, it’s essential you keep in mind that attitude matters as well as aptitude. You may have great design chops, but if you come off as a prima donna who thinks they know it all, or is not willing to compromise or take direction, or who shows no interest in the firm and its goals, you will quickly eliminate yourself from consideration.
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