Overview

Begin your conference experience with a mindful start. We invite you to check out some the ASID staff team’s top picks for meditation, finding balance, relaxing and working out. Start your day by exploring something new. All recommendations are optional and should only be done based on your personal comfort and ability.

Agenda

Meditation and Mindfulness Websites and Podcasts
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present
The Daily Meditation Podcast
Meditation Station with Stin Hansen
Insight Timer
On Being with Krista Tippet Podcast

Fitness Options
Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer App
POPSUGAR Fitness | 30 Minute Restorative Yoga and Meditation
POPSUGAR Fitness | 10 Minute Quick Core Workout
POPSUGAR Fitness | 35 Minute Pure Joy Yoga, Cardio and Meditation

Overview

Connect with ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and online engagements.

Agenda

Emotional Well-being in the Workplace (CEU Pop-Up)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET | Hosted by Steelcase | Register Here

Can the workplace be a space where employees leave healthier than when they arrive? Today, many employers are rethinking how to address well-being by taking a more proactive, human-centered approach. Steelcase researchers have identified six dimensions of emotional well-being that are impacted by the built environment. This course demonstrates how to create a workplace that supports the emotional well-being of people and helps organizations increase employee engagement. Supporting thought starters and design principles will also be shared. Participants will receive 0.1 IDCEC CEU Credits if they register at the link provided.

Overview

ASID turns the traditional keynote on its head with a virtual, crowd-sourced program mining the best names in design as they explore the meaning of "Design Impacts Lives." Then join ASID leaders for the annual State of the Society address.

What’s Next? Design’s Impact on People, Places and Planet | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET

Design has the power to impact lives and tackle challenges on a global scale. What’s next? Hear from those impacting design and those impacted by design in a collaborative keynote that shows the power of community in the digital age. This special, crowd-sourced program will highlight diverse thoughts from clients, end users, consultants, manufacturers, educators, students and of course, designers as we share what’s next for design and the personal stories demonstrating the impact the profession has on the people and world around us.

James Ludwig
Vice President, Global Design and Product Engineering, Steelcase

State of the Society | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET

Join ASID leaders for the annual State of the Society address, an exploration of the Society’s impact from the past year and a look ahead to our dynamic future as a community.

Jennifer Kolstad, ASID, Assoc. AIA
Chair, ASID Board of Directors
Global Design Director, Ford Motor Company

Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS
Chair-elect, ASID Board of Directors
Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Gary E. Wheeler, FASID
Interim Chief Executive Officer, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

Learn More about Benjamin Moore® Ultra Spec® Scuff-X® – Revolutionary, Single-component Paint That Resists Scuffing Before It Starts
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Hosted by Benjamin Moore | Register Here

Let Benjamin Moore introduce you to Ultra Spec® Scuff-X®. Created for high-traffic commercial environments, this product is designed to resists scuffs. The Benjamin Moore team will explain how the product works, how it differs from other coating developed for high-traffic commercial environments and how it helps improve all-around performance.

Herman Miller: A Way of Living
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Hosted by Herman Miller | Join Live

Amy Auscherman is Head of Archives and Brand Heritage at Herman Miller, Inc. and a co-editor of the recently published book Herman Miller: A Way of Living. In an image-driven presentation, she will explore what it means to be an archivist at a furniture company and the different ways Herman Miller leverages its heritage. Amy will also share stories from the process of making a monograph about the 115-year-old company.

Overview

Engage and connect to kick off your Chapter Leadership Conference experience.

Agenda

Begin your Chapter Leadership Conference breakouts by hearing from the Society’s leaders about our shared vision for the future of ASID, the profession and the vital role of our Chapter community. We will also recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to ASID with the presentation of the 2020 ASID National Honors and recognition of the ASID Foundation scholarships.

Speakers

Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA, CAPS
Chair-elect, ASID Board of Directors
Creative Director, Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Kari Stringfellow
Vice President, Member Experience, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Connect with ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and online engagements.

Agenda

Security Awareness with McAfee
5:15 - 5:45 p.m. ET | Hosted by Dell Technologies | Join Live

Get an understanding of how to start on developing a security package for your small business. Talking points will cover the current landscape of security threats and how the WFH (working from home) environment has changed our need to secure our companies and customers more effectively. Additionally, “why security matters and where to start” will be addressed with opportunities to ask questions and get advice.

Overview

Begin your conference experience with a mindful start. We invite you to check out some the ASID staff team’s top picks for meditation, finding balance, relaxing and working out. Start your day by exploring something new. All recommendations are optional and should only be done based on your personal comfort and ability.

Agenda

Meditation and Mindfulness Websites and Podcasts
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present
The Daily Meditation Podcast
Meditation Station with Stin Hansen
Insight Timer
On Being with Krista Tippet Podcast

Fitness Options
Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer App
POPSUGAR Fitness | 30 Minute Restorative Yoga and Meditation
POPSUGAR Fitness | 10 Minute Quick Core Workout
POPSUGAR Fitness | 35 Minute Pure Joy Yoga, Cardio and Meditation

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

Living Large in Small Spaces (CEU Pop-Up)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET | Hosted by Thermador | Register Here

More than ever, consumers are rethinking living spaces and exploring how their home environments can be maximized to their full potential. Coupled with the small space housing trend, now is a great time to make the most of available space for your clients while embracing the “less is more” lifestyle. Join Thermador to learn more about the small size housing movement and learn innovative techniques for transforming compact spaces into bespoke areas throughout the home. As a special thank you for participating, all registered attendees will receive a special gift from Thermador.

Overview

Learn about the key environmental influences that inform ASID and Chapter strategy.

Agenda

Get the latest on the state of the Chapter community from the ASID’s Research team and learn how to measure the key “vital signs” for assessing the current health of your chapter and planning for the future.

Speakers

Susan Chung, Ph.D.
Director, Research & Knowledge Management, American Society of Interior Designers

Jessica Irizarry
Associate, Chapter Program Development, American Society of Interior Designers

Eric Lynch
Senior Associate, Research, American Society of Interior Designers

Kari Stringfellow
Vice President, Member Experience, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

Fractals and Their Positive Impact in Design
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by Mohawk Group | Register Here

Considering the impact of the built environment on the health and wellness of end users has never been more important. Utilizing the concepts behind fractal design, which has been proven to reduce stress by as much as 60 percent through natural motifs, interior spaces can become an agent of positive change in an uncertain world. Join Jackie Dettmar, Mohawk Group’s VP of Design, in an engaging conversation around a fractal-based, stress-reductive approach to commercial interiors — a dynamic intersection of science, design and art.

The Marriage of Product Development and Production
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by CB2 | Register Here

Walking through items spanning furniture, accessories and textiles, Sara Khodja and Andrea Erman, Divisional Merchandise Managers for CB2, share a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s product development process. They will highlight key designer relationships from across the world, as well as the brand’s collaboration with these designers on product development and the marriage of that process with production and material exploration.

How To Get Your Projects Published
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by Modern Luxury | Access Now

Join Phebe Wahl, National Beauty, Interiors & Weddings Editor for Modern Luxury Media as she hosts a riveting discussion on how to get your projects published. Design-savvy homeowners and industry insiders alike look to Modern Luxury Interiors for trend forecasts, chic shopping tips and revealing peeks behind the doors of the most prestigious addresses in the city and suburbs.

Overview

Be prepared for life's curveballs and build an agile chapter.

Agenda

Your chapter leadership put in the hours to create your annual work plan and budget, and you are ready to execute. Then life happens, and the best plans don’t always work out as intended. Learn how to navigate the curveballs as a team and achieve your Chapter goals by building your collaboration, adaptability, and decision-making skills to support a successful Chapter.

Speakers

Jessica Irizarry
Associate, Chapter Program Development, American Society of Interior Designers

Kari Stringfellow
Vice President, Member Experience, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

Sherwin-Williams Colormix® Forecast 2021 (CEU Pop-Up)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Hosted by Sherwin-Williams | Register Here

Rhythm of Color. Rhythm is the secret to how the natural world stays in step. The same sense of balance applies to our personal sense of nature through how we live — and how we design. Fast and slow; quiet and expressive; virtual and physical. See it take shape in 40 trend colors, presented in four palettes designed to bring your own rendition of rhythm to beautiful life. Participants will receive 0.1 IDCEC CEU Credits by registering at the link provided in the session. Please register by 12:00 p.m. EST on September 16.

Inspired by Nature, Nurtured through Engineering: Introducing the New Commercial HPL Woodgrain Collection
4:15 - 4:45 p.m. | Hosted by Wilsonart® | Access Now

What if you could have the look and feel of wood with the engineered strength, durability and cleanability of HPL? That question is the basis of Wilsonart®’s new Commercial HPL Woodgrain Collection. These 13 inspired new styles combine the best of nature with exceptional engineering. Explore the Wilsonart® Commercial HPL Woodgrain Collection: the soul and beauty of wood + the power and promise of Wilsonart®.

Overview

Build a high-performing Board.

Agenda

Rehearse crucial facilitation, collaboration and consensus-building skills as a board while experiencing how high-performing teams come together to deliver positive results for your Chapter and community.

Speaker

Kari Stringfellow
Vice President, Member Experience, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Begin your conference experience with a mindful start. We invite you to check out some the ASID staff team’s top picks for meditation, finding balance, relaxing and working out. Start your day by exploring something new. All recommendations are optional and should only be done based on your personal comfort and ability.

Agenda

Meditation and Mindfulness Websites and Podcasts
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present
The Daily Meditation Podcast
Meditation Station with Stin Hansen
Insight Timer
On Being with Krista Tippet Podcast

Fitness Options
Daily Workouts Fitness Trainer App
POPSUGAR Fitness | 30 Minute Restorative Yoga and Meditation
POPSUGAR Fitness | 10 Minute Quick Core Workout
POPSUGAR Fitness | 35 Minute Pure Joy Yoga, Cardio and Meditation

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

Your Home is Your (Smart) Castle (CEU Pop-Up)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Hosted by Control4 | Access Now

Interior designers want to create a home that is truly their client’s castle, but how do they go about achieving such a space with the technology that more and more clients are demanding? This CEU introduces the basics of home automation through four key principles (Personal, Helpful, Secure and Private) to better create a home that feels like a castle to clients. This presentation walks designers through technology lingo and concepts that will help them professionally bring smart home tech into their designs.

Overview

Understand how you can positively influence your Chapter’s member experience from the success of your board.

Agenda

Conclude your Chapter Leadership Conference breakouts with a high-level overview of your Chapter board term milestones with reflection on how you influence the experience and effectiveness of your Chapter’s success.

Speakers

Jessica Irizarry
Associate, Chapter Program Development, American Society of Interior Designers

Kari Stringfellow
Vice President, Member Experience, American Society of Interior Designers

Overview

Connect with the ASID Virtual Conference exhibitors for live chats and virtual engagements.

Agenda

All About BIFMA
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by BIFMA | Register Here

What are your primary considerations when selecting furniture? This informal discussion will provide knowledge to the A&D community, facility managers, building owners, end-users, dealers, and manufacturers about BIFMA’s mission and work. Learn about LEVEL sustainability certification, BIFMA Compliant conformance program, the CEUs that BIFMA provides, and more!

Endless Possibilities with Dekton
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by Cosentino | Access Now

Dekton is Cosentino’s ultracompact surface. A technological material composed of porcelain, glass, and quartz. High strength and versatility for use in home applications and large projects. Join Patty Dominguez, VP of Architect and Design, as she reviews the unique properties and use of this material in outdoor applications. The session will be hosted via Microsoft Teams. The URL link above will take participants directly into the webinar. No prior registration is needed.

Developing an Editorial Calendar and Making It Work For You
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. | Hosted by i+D Magazine | Join Live

Join Jennifer Quail, Editor-in-Chief of i+D Magazine, for a look into how an annual editorial calendar is planned and how you can utilize it to focus pitches for your design projects and new products. As the official magazine for ASID and the Interior Designers of Canada, i+D is always on the lookout for insight that will aid and inspire design professionals as they work with clients, expand their businesses and explore new areas of design.

Overview

Wrap up your ASID Virtual Conference experience with an inspiring call to action. Explore how each one of us can contribute to the conversation and make a difference through the impact of design.

Agenda

You will learn about the three waves of change currently taking place and the importance of cultivating your own happiness to design a you that is able to deal with change, uncertainty and disruption while simultaneously adding your authentic happiness to positively impact lives. In addition, you will learn about the fundamentals of happiness and be equipped with a 30-day Happiness Practice you can begin immediately. 

Prior to tuning in, take the 100% confidential and free Happiness & Burnout Assessment to check your own levels of happiness and burnout. Learn more at www.experiencehappiness.biz

Speaker

Nancy L. O'Brien
Co-founder, Experience Happiness LLC