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NJ Inspire

ASID NEW JERSEY MAGAZINE ISSUE IV 2015/2016

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NJ INSPIRE EDITORIAL STAFF

DepartmentNEWS

WINTER 2016 ASID NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OFFICE P.O. Box 323 Midland Park, NJ. 07432 T: (732) 787-5981 F: (201) 689-1259 www.asidnj.org CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR Isabelle Lanini administrator@nj.asid.org ASID NATIONAL 608 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington DC 20002-6006 Tel: (202) 546-3480 Fax: (202) 546-3240 Toll free: (800) 610-ASID (2743) asid@asid.org | www.asid.org EDITORIAL STAFF Anne Marie Soto, Editor Nada Alzoubi, Student ASID, Co-editor Katy Arredondo-Angeles, Student ASID, Co-editor Abigail Cuevas, Student ASID Jodi Heimowitz, Student ASID Ruth Hymanson, Student ASID ASID NJ INSPIRE EDITORIAL DEADLINES Vol. I – 2016 • February 1, 2016 Vol. II – 2016 • May 16, 2016 Vol. III – 2016 • August 22, 2016

New Jersey Chapter News DepartmentNEWS 4 5 6 7

President’s Message Calendar of Events Committee Chairs Public Relations Report

NationalNEWS 6

2015 ASID Foundation Chapter Challenge

Spotlight ON MEMBERS 8 8 9 12

Member Advancement New Members Industry Partners Up-Close Designer Showhouse of New Jersey

Index Of Advetisers

PUBLISHING STAFF Advertising Sales Duff Tussing • (972) 747-7866 Ext: 311 dtussing@dsapubs.com Dawn Lyon, Art Director • ad@dsapubs.com NJ Inspire magazine is published quarterly for the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers by DSA Publishing & Design, Inc. Editorial content and NJ Inspire magazine are controlled and owned by the NJ Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole, in part, or in any form is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the ASID NJ Chapter.

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California Closets CMI Interiors, Inc Design NJ

ChapterNEWS 15 16 17 18 19 19 19 19 20 20

Technology is Infuriating!

September Meeting Recap Effectiveness Training Skills for Success November Meeting Recap Membership Benefits Emerging Professionals Dine and Design Marketing Committee Design Excellence Awards Community Service

StudentNEWS 21 22

NeoCon East Launch - The ASID National Student Summit

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Real World Design

ON THE COVER Design by Armando Angeles

NJ Inspire

DepartmentNEWS

ASID NEW JERSEY MAGAZINE ISSUE IV 2015/2016

Elle Decor Ferguson Hallmark Floor Company Larry Gerber New Jersey Decorating Exchange Peter Rymwid Schwartz Design Showroom Warshauer Electric Supply Company NEW JERSEY CHAPTER | ISSUE IV - 3 -

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appy New Year, ASID NJ!

Our industry closed the calendar year with a BIG BANG! Uniting our voices, ASID successfully lobbied on our behalf for the passage of a bill that's expected to generate billions of dollars of investment in real

President Jana Manning, ASID (732) 299-7010 president@nj.asid.org President-elect Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID (732) 741-1444 president-elect@nj.asid.org

estate properties nationwide.

This opens the doors to tremendous opportunity for YOU, interior designers and IPs!

President’s Message

2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jobs and Opportunity for YOU! Read all about the Real Estate Investment & Jobs Act of 2015 in ASID NJ's Facebook group and www.asid.org. For the complete press release, visit http://ow.ly/XemMf

Community Kitchens, Container Housing and More—Get Involved!

Financial Director Baki Ildiz, IP Rep for The Creative Touch (201) 866-1933 finance@nj.asid.org Communications Director Denise Jones, ASID (908) 621-0559 communications@nj.asid.org Professional Development Director Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID (201) 848-5061 professionaldevelopment@nj.asid.org

In the new year, expand your reach by joining ASID NJ on its exciting journey into container housing and community kitchens through our latest community service initiative (volunteer!), and stay at the top of your profession by attending programs throughout the year.

YOU - Leading and Succeeding Watch this newsletter, Chapter Highlights emails, and our Facebook and LinkedIn groups to stay connected to the big things ASID NJ has planned for you in the New Year.

Blessing, Joy, and Friendship in the New Year!

Jana Manning, ASID President, ASID NJ Chapter

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Membership Director Virginia Zonfrilli, Allied ASID (973) 674-7400 membership@nj.asid.org At-Large Board Member Brooke Altidor, Allied ASID (908) 754-0933 at-large@nj.asid.org Student Representative Ashley Lacen, Student ASID (845) 341-7902 studentrep@nj.asid.org Parliamentarian Suzan Globus, FASID (732) 530-4121 suzan@globusdesign.com Advisor/Past President Michael M. Mariotti, ASID (201) 384-1294 michaelasid@michaelmariotti.com

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DepartmentNEWS

Calendar of Events INJANUARY 20

Ring in the New Year with ASID NJ Liberty House, Jersey City

INFEBRUARY 26-28

Launch: The ASID National Student Summit Savannah College of Art & Design Savannah, GA

INMARCH 8

ASID NJ Board Meeting

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Effectiveness Training: Skills for Success (0.6 CEU) Kean University, Union

28

Design Excellence Entry Deadline

INMAY 10

ASID NJ Board Meeting

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DepartmentNEWS

Committee Chairs ASID NJ 2015-2016 CHAPTER AWARDS

Mary Sferra, ASID m ary.sferra@verizon.net (201) 384-8965

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Sabiha Jan, Allied ASID sabihajan@yahoo.com (973) 835-6422

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Contact Chapter Adm inistrator to apply

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS

Michael Mariotti, ASID m ichaelasid@m ichaelm ariotti.com (212) 753-2220

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Sandy Cabelis, Allied ASID sandy@cabelisid.com (973) 998-7045

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS

Diane Goté, FASID dianeg@designworksnj.com (908) 277-2522

ETHICS/LEGISLATIVE

Brooke Altidor, Allied ASID at-large@nj.asid.org (908) 279-5618

IP STEERING

Keith Drucks, IP Rep, Wolf-Gordon Keith.Drucks@wolfgordon.com (973) 223-3614

WAY TO GO, NEW JERSEY!

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Judy Fosshage, FASID j.fosshage@verizon.net (201) 768-4016 Karen Topjian, ASID m cm designs@gm ail.com (201) 894-5381

MARKETING

Nancy Mikulich, Associate ASID nancy@nlm designs.com (732) 775-5151

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID tracethem ark@gm ail.com tracey@dx321.com (551) 206-8139

NEWSLETTER

Anne Marie Soto am s_assoc@prodigy.net (201) 692-8087

NOMINATING

Michael Mariotti, ASID m ichaelasid@m ichaelm ariotti.com (201) 384-1294

PROGRAMS

Maryellen Perone, Allied ASID m aryellenperone@yahoo.com (732) 974-7976

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Anne Marie Soto am s_assoc@prodigy.net (201) 692-8087

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID president-elect@nj.asid.org (732) 741-1444

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Jill Shobe, Allied ASID jillshobe@gm ail.com (201) 538-2328

TECHNOLOGY

Contact Chapter Adm inistrator to apply

TRADE SHOW

Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID president-elect@nj.asid.org (732) 741-1444

WEB SITE

Contact Chapter Adm inistrator to apply

WORKPLAN & BUDGET

Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID president-elect@nj.asid.org (732) 741-1444

NationalNEWS

During the 2015 Chapter Challenge to support the ASID Foundation and its mission to transform lives through design, ASID challenged every chapter to help raise a specific amount of money to support this worthy endeavor. As the year progressed, the Society asked all chapters to go beyond this predetermined benchmark and be creative in raising additional money.

We are proud to announce that New Jersey did its job. Our chapter came in #4 in the top five chapters that exceeded their 2015 fundraising goal. The Chapter also came in at #5 in the top five dollar amounts donated. Thank you to all who participated!

To learn more about the Foundation’s valuable work, visit www.asidfoundation.org.

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS

Public Relations R E P O R T

By Anne Marie Soto, ASID NJ Public Relations/Marketing Consultant

The following publications recently highlighted ASID NJ interior designers. Many of these placements came as a result of our chapter’s PR Alerts, which are emailed to professional, allied and associate members. This list, updated regularly, appears in the In the Press section under the Media tab on our chapter’s website (www.asidnj.org). If available, a live link is included for each placement. Many of them are also posted on our public Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ASIDNewJersey).

MAGAZINES

NEWSPAPERS

ASPIRE Autumn ’15 issue: “Metro Designer Show House” (pp.38-39)-Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID

THE RECORD & THE HERALD NEWS HOMESCAPE Section Nov. 7: “Decorate for Holiday Dining”-Jennifer Vreeland McDermott, Allied ASID; Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID Oct. 1: “Adding a Desk Area to an Existing Kitchen”-Laurence Carr, Allied ASID Sept. 3: “An 80’s Kitchen Gets a Tasteful Update”-Diane Picyk, ASID

BERGEN HEALTH & LIFE Oct.’15 issue: “Dutch Revival” (pp.44-47)-Laurence Carr, Allied ASID DESIGN NJ Dec.'15/Jan.'16 issue: "Up Close & Personal" (pp.78-82)-Marilee Schempp, ASID; "Trimming Tips" (pp.84-87)-Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, Heather McManus, Associate ASID, Diane Boyer, ASID, Valerie Mangan, Allied ASID, Claudia Panizza, Allied ASID, Jennifer McVreeland McDermott, Allied ASID, Terri Fiori, Allied ASID, Lori Jacobsen, Allied ASID; "Seeing the Potential" (pp.8898)-Sandra Lambert, ASID; "Designer's Sketchbook" (p.120)-Jo Ann Alston, Allied ASID Oct./Nov.'15 issue: "Stately Homes by the Sea-Sun Porch" (pp.58-59)-Sandra McDonald, Allied ASID; "Designer Showhouse of New Jersey" (pp.76-77)Diane Durocher, ASID & (pp.82-83)-Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID; "Designer's Sketchbook" (p.128)-Nancy Mikulich, Associate ASID NEW JERSEY MONTHLY Oct.'15 issue: "Polishing a High-Rise Gem" (pp.60-61)-Ivee Fromkin, Allied ASID 201 GOLD COAST Fall'15 issue: "A Home with a View" (pp.76-81)-Vanessa Deleon, Allied ASID

THE STAR LEDGER Nov. 6: "Vintage Tudor Renewed in Montclair"-Christiane Connor, ASID Oct.23: "An Interior Designer Transforms a Grand Living Room"-Cozette Brown, Allied ASID

TELEVISION HouseSmarts-NBC-TV "You’re Getting Sleepy" (Episode 155) - Jill Ryan, Allied ASID Our ASID NJ blog covers both the residential and the commercial design field. It can be accessed through www.asidnj.org’s home page. The public can also subscribe to our blog as an RSS feed so that new entries automatically land in their email inbox. In addition, a notice goes up on our public Facebook page every time a new blog entry is posted.

Thank you to Joanna Shirin, Associate ASID, for our most recent entry on “Choosing Textiles for Style and Durability.” If you would like to contribute, please contact me at ams_assoc@prodigy.net for details. Writing help is provided!!

201 THE BEST OF BERGEN Oct.’15 issue: “Artistry at Home” (pp.78-83)-Mark Polo, Allied ASID 201 HOME Fall '15 issue: "It's Playtime" (pp.46-47)-Vanessa Deleon, Allied ASID; "Teen Retreat" (pp.48-49)-Danielle Palmadessa-Lynch, Allied ASID; "Fit for a Chef" (pp.58-59)-Anthony Albert Passanante, Allied ASID Alison Foerst, Student ASID, Brookdale College

Carly Wolff, Student ASID, Kean University

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS

Moving On Up!

Congratulations to Donna Domenicali on passing the NCIDQ exam and advancing to Professional Membership in ASID. Donna is also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). She founded her company, Blue Heron Designs, Inc., in 1996 to create space and design solutions that integrate clients’ passions, accommodate their evolving lifestyle, and anticipate their future needs. Her interest in universal design and aging-in-place began during her years at the New York School of Interior Design and led to an introduction to Christopher and Dana Reeve, who allowed her to use their house plans for a senior year project.

As part of her company's commitment to supporting community projects, Donna has participated in several Habitat for Humanity missions, most recently, the first Women Build home under Coastal Habitat for Humanity. She has been a guest speaker for several nonprofit groups, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She has also been President of the Central Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).

Donna was ASID NJ chapter president in 2013/2014. She also served terms as Membership Director, co-chair of the Marketing Committee, and STEP Committee chair. She continues to be an active member of the chapter and serves on the National Chapter Support Team (CST) council, advising seven chapters in the southwest U.S.

Welcome NEW

MEMBERS

New desIGNers

Celi Jimenez, Allied ASID Krysti Pitterman, Associate ASID Sara Wenger, Allied ASID

MeMbershIP advaNCeMeNt Jaclyn Plummer, Allied ASID Karen Wenschhof, Allied ASID

New studeNt MeMbers Issel Garcia, Student ASID Sarah Harries, Student ASID Julie Kantrowitz, Student ASID Tracy Risucci, Student ASID Amanda Santora, Student ASID Shanley Walker, Student ASID

New INdustry PartNers LOCaL Michael Alfano ALFANO RENOVATIONS & BUILDING Eatontown, NJ 07224 alfanorenovations@gmail.com • www.alfanorenovations.com (732) 922-2020 Tay Samiz BLACK MILLWORK CO. Allendale, NJ 07041 TayS@Blackmillwork.com • www.blackmillwork.com (201) 934-0100 Courtney Sloane SLOANE SQUARE Jersey City, NJ 07032 jruiz@sloanesq.net • www.sloanesq.net (201) 878-4536

Runners • Rugs • Broadloom Wood • Luxury Vinyl Tile • And More Family Business since 1978 In-house installation crews • Custom fabrication SHOP IN TOWN AND SAVE

Hallmark Floor Company 48 North Maple Ave. • Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201.445.5886 www.hallmarkfloorcompany.com

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reGIONaL Gary Buxbaum HAILEY FURNITURE GROUP Bronx, NY 10454 hfg@haileyinc.com • www.haileygroup.com (551) 204-0596 Mine Hisim GARDEN ON THE WALL LLC Livingston, NJ 07039 mine@gardenonthewall.com • www.gardenonthewall.com (201) 777-3319 Katie McKinney THERMASOL Round Rock, TX. 78665 katie@thermasol.com • www.thermasol.com (972) 762-9251

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS

Industry Partners U P - C L O S E

We are grateful to the IPs who support our chapter programs and events. The IPs featured in this issue were the tabletop sponsors for our September Pass the Gavel meeting. Our next issue will profile Consentino, who sponsored both the bus trip to NeoCon East (see page 21) and our November chapter meeting (see page 18).

sherwIN-wILLIaMs

Sherwin-Williams introduces its latest innovation: ColorSnap, the company's most comprehensive, integrated color selection system ever offered. Design professionals will find color selection easier and faster, thanks to the variety of new resources available to them, whether in the office or on the job site. The ColorSnap Design Pro Suite includes an updated and expanded suite of tools for professionals (including a new ergonomic fandeck, portable and desktop kits and more), along with the ColorSnap Visualizer online tools. The ColorSnap Design Pro Suite creates a powerful color selection system that can differentiate a design practice. It will be available in early 2016. Please contact your SherwinWilliams Designer Account Executive, Rebecca Smith, to request your ColorSnap Design Pro Suite today: Rebecca.h.smith@sherwin.com.

PIrCh

PIRCH brings together the leading appliance, decorative plumbing and outdoor brands. And, for the first time in the industry, PIRCH presents these brands in experiential showrooms allowing guests to try before they buy so they can make informed decisions.

PIRCH manages the entire shopping process, from allowing guests to dream, to expert installation and ongoing support. The delivery, installation and service is done by PIRCH team members, so your clients will always know who is in their home and around their family.

But above all, PIRCH is staffed by a passionate group of people that believe in turning life's routine moments into memories that will last a lifetime. Stop in and embark upon an endless journey of inspired living. From design ideas to culinary instruction, the PIRCH experience is best described as magical.

PIRCH is located at 1 Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652. Please stop by anytime Monday-Saturday between 10:00 am - 9:30 pm or call (551) 999-6540.

reeb

Reeb is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 100 years.

It is a wholesale distributor of building products including interior and exterior doors, columns, porch posts, rail systems, hardware, Fypon, stair parts, windows and more.

Reeb has invested heavily in expansion, offering five east coast warehouses and two highspeed pre-finishing plants. There is a full staff of inside and outside sales managers, customer service associates, CAD professionals, estimators and field technicians ready to assist customers at all times.

Education, training and being a resource for information is the driving force behind Reeb’s decision to become involved with the ASID. Reeb can provide anything from a simple piece of product literature to a full size sample of a door for you and your client.

Reeb currently offers one accredited course through the IDCEC and is working on establishing additional courses for 2016.

Nell Flowers, IP Rep, (610) 867-6160 x1297, nflowers@reeb.com, www.reeb.com

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The Rug Mall is an importer and wholesaler of Hand Knotted Rugs and carries all type of area rugs for the past 33 years. They also carry and install decorative broadloom and stair runners. The rug mall also has the ability of create rugs custom-made to meet your clients exact requirement. “It is our target to make the rug selection process the easiest for our clients with our free inhome service. Let us help you put together that dream home with an area rug from Our Looms to Your Rooms.”

The Rug Mall is located at 557 S.

Atlantic Ave., Aberdeen, NJ 07747.

Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00

am-6:00 pm and Sunday by appointment. Phone (732) 566-3082;

www.therugmaill.com; Anuj Jain, IP

Rep, anuj@handloom-emporium.com

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS

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your home or office, including work spaces, garages, pantries, wall beds, home libraries and craft rooms.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;come to lifeâ&#x20AC;? and you get a great visual of what the final product will look like.

California Closets offers beautiful materials, as well as accents such as decorative painted and printed glass, deeply textured materials, and custom sliding

doors for closets or on a wardrobe built on a wall to create a â&#x20AC;&#x153;closetâ&#x20AC;? where there is not one. With showrooms conveniently located in northern New

Jersey in Fairfield, Bernardsville and Ridgewood, we invite you to visit a showroom and see the displays first-hand. You can also call or email Denise to

schedule an in-home design consultation and see how to organize your clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and life with California Closets.

Our local contact is Denise Ilavsky. Her phone number is (973) 882-3800 ext.

121 and email is dilavsky@calclosets.com.

We look forward to working with you!

The NJ Decorating Exchange 174 Route 17 North, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 PH: 201-342-0110 Email: tracey@dx321.com WEB: www.NJDecoratingExchange.com

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Introducing Axorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Latest Collaborations with Antonio Citterio Longtime collaborator with the Axor brand, Antonio Citterio, once again brings his stylish architectural aesthetic to the bath with his third line for the brand, the Axor Citterio E collection. Citterio worked hand in hand with the head of the Axor brand, Philippe Grohe, to create the sleek and smartly designed line of

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS faucets and shower components, which will be available in early 2016. Delivering on looks, performance and luxury, the Axor Citterio E collection is a study in chic versatility, conveniently offering a range of styles within one collection.

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Philippe Grohe comments, “Our partnership with Antonio Citterio began 14 years ago. A success story that started with the Axor Citterio collection is continually evolving. The new Axor Citterio E collection is a charming

combination of modern and classic features – elegant and timeless products of the highest quality that not only enhance the bathroom as a whole, but also our experience with the element of water.” Citterio adds, “The result of this most recent collaboration is the ‘essence of luxury.’ The products are not only characterized by flexible implementation, but also by exceptional ease of use and a pleasant touch and feel.”

The pieces in the Axor Citterio E collection can be complemented with the new Axor Universal Accessories collection. Also developed with architect/designer Antonio Citterio, the collection consists of handles, bars, and shelf elements that can all work together to create functional and dynamic bathroom spaces.

These products can be used individually or in concert with other pieces to bring a system of order to the kitchen and bath.

For more information, visit www.hansgrohe-usa.com/axor. You can also reach out to Brad Walinsky, District Sales Manager for Hansgrohe at Brad.Walinsky@hansgrohe.com.

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Spotlight ON MEMBERS

Powder Room I & Powder Room II Designer: Sharon L. Sherman, ASID IP Resources: Benjamin Moore; PaintTek Quality Painting; Steve’s Custom Drapery: Wayne Tile Photographer: Marco Ricca Studio

Designer Showhouse

Bedroom III Designer: Diane Durocher, ASID IP Resources: Alvarez Furnishings; Circa Lighting; Duxiana; Fiber-Seal; JF Fabrics; Kravet; Masters Interiors; Robert Allen; Rug Importers; Samuel & Sons; Sherwin-Williams; Steve’s Custom Drapery; Thibaut Photographer: Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography

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Last fall, six members of our chapter participated in the Designer Showhouse of New Jersey, which benefitted The Center for Behavioral Health and Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center. Here’s a look at the beautiful rooms they created and the Industry Partners who were represented in these rooms.

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Dining Room Designer: Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID IP Resources: American Brass and Crystal; Benjamin Moore; Creative Displays; The Creative Touch; Hunter Douglas; Piu Design; Red Bank Design Center; Romo Photographer: Marco Ricca Studio Bottom Right

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Master Bedroom & Master Hall Designer: Philip LaBossiere, Allied ASID IP Resources: Christopher Guy; Duxiana; Fiber-Seal; Robert Allen; Sherwin Williams Photographer: Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography

s Breakfast Room Designer: Judi Schwarz, Associate ASID IP Resources: Sherwin Williams; Williams Sonoma Photographer: Marco Ricca Studio

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llen;

Make your design

VISIBLY SUCCESSFUL with a good photograph PETER RYMWID PHOTOGRAPHY Professional Architectural Photographer Designer Satomi Yoshida-Katz, ASID-Allied.

Photographer Peter Rymwid Architectural Photographer

973.628.1527 â&#x20AC;˘ www.PeterRymwid.com

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s Above and Top Right Pool Kitchen & Changing Area Designer: Sharon L. Sherman, ASID IP Resources: Benjamin Moore; Circa Lighting; Designers Resource; Karlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Appliances; Kravet; PaintTek Quality Painting; Wayne Tile Photographer: Marco Ricca Studio s

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Living Room Designer: Mark Polo, Allied ASID IP Resources: Lazarus & Williamson; Rug Importer; Thibaut Photographer: Marco Ricca Studio

Library Designer: Mary Sferra, ASID IP Resources: Baker Furniture; Circa Lighting; CSM Art and Frame; Interiors by Denise; J. Canabe Painting Co.; Kravet; Periwinkle Skies; Pirch; Robert Allen Fabrics/Beacon Hill; Sherwin Williams Photographer: Phillip Ennis Photography

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ChapterNEWS

TECHNOLOGY IS INFURIATING!!!

searches/databases--and combined them all into one. With Wecora all pricing, specifications and presentation images are consolidated in one location and can be used for multiple projects. I estimate that I have spent approximately a third of the time on the selection and presentation process then I had previously. My clients can collaborate, comment and fine-tune selections quickly and easily which, in turn, speeds the decision-making process.

by Denise Jones, ASID

All the apps, upgrades, usernames, passcodes, gadgets and gizmos . . . it’s enough to drive us all insane! I don’t know about you but I’m not dealing with it very well and know I should be paying more attention to the latest, greatest technology but who has time?

Well, thank heaven our chapter brought us Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, CID! Phyllis is the principal and owner of the award winning Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC, is past president of the ASID New York Chapter, an assistant adjunct professor at FIT and has appeared on HGTV as a winning designer and guest judge. Needless to say, Phyllis knows our industry.

In late September I attended her Productivity CEU held just before our “Pass The Gavel” event at The Stone House in Warren, N.J. There Phyllis literally blessed us with her knowledge. Let me tell you, this CEU was chock full of valuable information that I actually began using the very next day!

During her presentation, Phyllis shared research she and her staff have compiled of industry specific tools that can help our businesses become more efficient, collaborative and fun. One online tool she shared was called Wecora (www.wecora.com). Wecora has taken three separate selection and specification components I used previously--Excel, Keynote and online item

This is an example of just one nugget of information I received that day as well as Phyllis’ book, “The Interior Design Productivity Toolbox,” a tremendous resource which I refer to on a weekly if not daily basis. I am so grateful to have attended this CEU and to have learned of these valuable tools. Kudos to our chapter for providing industry specific resources to help quiet the noise of technology and deliver tangible, valuable information that can help our businesses today. I am more productive and profitable than ever and have ASID NJ to thank!

Phyllis Harbinger, ASID with 2014/2015 Chapter President Michael Mariotti, ASID

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SEPTEMBER MEETINGRECAP On September 24, we met at the Stone House at Stirling Ridge in Warren for a multi-part event. In the afternoon, members gathered for two informative CEUs. Phyllis Harbinger, ASID presented “The Interior Design Productivity Toolbox.” (See page 15 for more |information.) This was followed by “Champion of Design Inspiration,” presented by Jennifer Levine, IP Rep for Hansgrohe.

Seventy-four members and guests networked over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Over dinner, guest speaker Randy Fiser, ASID CEO, brought us up to date on new developments and programs from the Society. The Chapter also used this occasion to express its gratitude to outgoing Chapter President Michael Mariotti, ASID and the 2014/15 Board of Directors for their service and welcomed our incoming Chapter President Jana Manning, ASID and the 2015/16 Board of Directors.

Jennifer Levine, IP Rep, Hansgrohe Michael Mariotti, ASID passing the gavel to incoming Chapter President Jana Manning, ASID

Thank you to the sponsors who helped make this evening possible: California Closets, Hansgrohe, Pirch, Reeb, The Rug Mall and Sherwin-Williams. To learn more about these generous IPs, see page 9.

Nancee Brown, ASID; Mary Rita Louis, IP, Stark Carpet; Jo Ann Alston, Allied ASID Tabletop sponsor - Pirch

Judy Fosshage, FASID (far right) swearing in ASID NJ's 2015/2016 Board of Directors

Michael Mariotti, ASID; Randy Fiser, ASID CEO

Tabletop sponsor - California Closets

Nancy Conner; Brooke Morales, Allied ASID; Keith Drucks, IP, Wolf-Gordon; Tracey Taylor, Allied ASID

Tabletop sponsor - Axor Hansgrohe

Ginny Zonfrilli, Allied ASID; Denise Jones, ASID

Tabletop sponsor - Sherwin Williams

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Gale Youngworth, ASID, Ren Miller, Design NJ, Camille Waldron, ASID

Tabletop sponsor - The Rug Mall

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Effectiveness Training

Skills for Success Saturday, March 12, 2016

A Day of Skill-Building for Interior Designers, Students & Industry Partners 8:30 am-4:30 pm • Kean University, Union, N.J.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be inspired, to energize your business, your chapter, and your life. Expand your vision!

(0.6 CEU)

Effectiveness Training is a program designed specifically for ASID NJ by Skillpath, Inc., a nationally recognized firm that excels in teaching professional business skills to promote skill-building for both personal and professional growth.

The skills we use as volunteers for ASID cross over into our personal and our professional

lives. By becoming more efficient at the tasks at hand, we can find more time to enjoy all the aspects of our lives.

Here is some of the course content:

• How to be aware of your core strengths/skills and weaknesses

• How to become more effective through Time Management/self-management concepts • How to identify others' core strengths/skills and how to balance the team • How to clarify vision, set and prioritize goals

• How to communicate clearly to clients, employees, volunteers to create "buy-in"

• How to implement the plan/project/mission • How to systematize/organize daily activities

• How to respond to "glitches," delays, unforeseen problems and . . .

Your home in a whole new light Shading solutions that put you in control

• How to maintain enthusiasm within your work force

Brad Withers of Skillpath will facilitate the day with his unique

interactive approach to learning. Two years ago Brad trained a

small group of ASID NJ leaders and received rave reviews. We have invited him back to expand his seminar and facilitate “Effectiveness Training” for all of our members—interior

designers, students and Industry Partners.

Brad leads by example, demonstrating effectiveness through his process. He will engage us in various interactive exercises to demonstrate hands-on, effective

strategies for leadership, communication, teaming, priorities and more. You will

leave with new knowledge and information on how to maximize your strengths!

Space is limited so register early. Watch your email for more details.

973-912-0922

contactus@cmiinteriorsinc.com

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NOVEMBERMEETINGRECAP Our November meeting was held at Cosentino’s beautiful new facility in Fairfield, N.J. Approximately 90 members and guests attended. It was a wonderful mix of new and familiar faces.

Motivational speaker and coach, Angela Merola, presented “The Courage to Lead Interior Design into a New Era.” Angela took her audience on a fun, interactive journey to shift their perspectives, blossom a new paradigm and align them with the resources to return to work prepared to solve the dilemmas that drain us all.

Natalia Gioia, Student ASID; Holly George, Allied ASID

Michele Taylor, Allied ASID; Helen Hodge, Allied ASID

James Amendola, IP Rep, Consentino; Sheree Goodman, Allied ASID; Chapter President Jana Manning, ASID; and the Consentino staff

Thank you to Cosentino for being a generous and gracious host!

Marlene Wangenheim, Allied ASID; Steve Mandel, Aspire

Maria Oses, Allied ASID; Katherine Maloney, Student ASID Suzan Santiago, ASID; Linda Potter, ASID

Bruce Heyman, IP, Metropolitan Window Fashions; Susan Miniman; Carolyn Marshall

Linda Granert, ASID; Wing Wong, IP, Memories TTL

Remya Warrior, Associate ASID; Scott Orshan, IP, ShelfGenie

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Peter Rymwid, IP, Peter Rymwid Photography; Marilee Schempp, ASID

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Membership Benefits

Did you know that potential clients may find you online in several places?

Is your ASID member profile up-to-date on both the national and the ASID NJ websites?

Our ASID NJ Chapter synchronizes your profile information from National and populates your information to our chapter's website's "Find A Designer" section (located at the lower part of the homepage).

We regularly promote YOU and YOUR BUSINESS, not only from this homepage, but also in our chapter's Public Relations efforts (like the Bergen Record, Asp1re and more printed magazines), and in our public social media messages. In addition to our chapter's "Find A Designer" section, your information is also posted at National.

National: https://www.asid.org/referral-service NJ Chapter: http://asidnj.org/find-a-designer/ Basic Member Profile: If you haven't invested in your own website, you are still visible from these two pages (National and New Jersey Chapter).

Log into the ASID.org homepage, click on "My Account" and select "Manage Referral Directory" from the drop-down menu. Select "Manage My Designer Referral Profile" where you may upload your headshot, develop and share project photos (photo gallery), develop your biography, post awards you've received, outline the services you offer, and post your fee structure(s). Complete Profiles are 80% more likely to be considered for new projects then those that only have the member name and phone number or email address. It's FREE with your membership, and you may update it at any time!

Premier Profile Page: Numerous members/designers have also invested in our chapter's additional Premier Profile Page for a nominal annual fee.

Countless designers with a Premier Profile Page have shared that the investment in this Page has paid for itself; some referral projects have paid off this investment within the first six months! The concept is the same as your Membership Profile from National - post your headshot, contact information, project photos, awards and fee structure(s). If you already have a website, your Profile can link to your website.

Take advantage of the Premier Profile Page, or update your Basic Member Profile - you'll be glad you took the time, and the rewards will not only be personally satisfying, but you'll increase your exposure for the interior design business you've built!

Are you an ASID designer in the first five years of practice? This group is for you: EMERGING PROFESSIONALS ASID NJ has EPs meeting in small groups in various locations around the state to discuss issues of importance to those putting together their business and career efforts.

In December and January, there were meetings scheduled in the Union, Ramsey and Perth Amboy areas on product technologies, business practices, and tile selection and patterning for residential and commercial work.

Future locations and topics will change periodically. If you would like to attend and/or have a topic that you want discussed, please give your name and contact info to Isabelle, our ASID NJ chapter administrator. Isabelle can be reached at administrator@nj.asid.org or (732) 787-5981.

If you are an EP, make it your New Year’s Resolution to join one of these groups. You and your business will benefit greatly.

DINE and DESIGN

We are hungry for volunteers. We are looking for ASID NJ members who are interested in an evening of great food and design conversation (just for the fun of it). Volunteers will search for “up-andcoming” or “already-on-the-watch-list” chefs/restaurants and organize a small group of our design community to enjoy a lovely evening. The restauranteur or chef can share with the design community the thought process that led to “Why this Space?” or the group could just meet on their own and discuss matters concerning them. Each event is to attract 10—15 Design/IP professionals. Locations can vary. If you don't want to be an organizer, but you have some wonderful restaurant suggestions, we'll take that, too. Restaurants will be selected in several counties of the state.

Contact administrator@nj.asid.org to volunteer.

M A R K E T I N G C O M M I T T E E

The Marketing Committee is grateful to the Industry Partners who have hosted our meetings in 2015: J&S Designer Flooring and Walker Zanger.

It’s a great way to get to know our Industry Partners.

We urge other committees to follow suit!

Marketing committee members Anne Marie Soto and Linda Kitson, Allied ASID with Javid Hakakian, J&S Designer Flooring

Jonathan Zanger, Walker Zanger with Alicia Shearer, ASID and Marketing Committee Chair Nancy Mikulich, Associate ASID

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Design Excellence Awards 2016

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

It's time to show your design genius.

Call for entries for Design Excellence Awards 2016 is upon us.

There are two exciting changes. The first change is that all submissions will be done electronically which

means . . . no more binders! Everything will be uploaded to a special

website. Easy-to-follow instructions will be provided. The enrollment period is February 15, 2016 8:00 AM EST through March 28, 2016 5:00 PM EST. The second change is that the categories have been revised to better reflect the work of our chapter members. Any project that has been

entered in the past that did not receive an award is eligible. Here are the categories:

RESIDENTIAL •

Residential Single Space (excluding kitchens and bathrooms)

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Residential Two or More Spaces - in residence 2,501-5,000 sq. ft.

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Residential Two or More Spaces – in residence less than 2,500 sq. ft.

Residential Two or More Spaces - in residence over 5,000 sq. ft.

Residential Apartment, Condo or Loft

Residential Small Bathroom less than 55 sq. ft.

Residential Large Bathroom 55+ sq. ft.

Residential Small Kitchen less than 150 sq. ft.

Residential Large Kitchen 150+ sq. ft.

Residential Show House Space(s) Historic Preservation Project Residential Specialty Space

Residential Indoor/Outdoor Entertaining Space Residential Sustainable Space(s) Residential Universal Space(s)

COMMERCIAL/NON-RESIDENTIAL •

Corporate Single Space

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Large Corporate - 50+ employees on site

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Small Corporate - several spaces-fewer than 50 employees on site Retail/Showroom/Exhibit Space Hospitality Space(s)

Healthcare - less than 3,000 sq. ft.

Healthcare – 3,000+ sq. ft.

Historic Preservation Space

Government/Institutional Space(s)

Non-Residential Sustainable Space(s) Non–Residential Universal Space(s)

See our website asidnj.org for more instructions and details and a link to the

competition site.

Plan to attend our elegant Gala in June where the winning projects will be revealed. It promises to be the most exciting Design Excellence Awards night to date. Stay tuned to ASID NJ eblasts for more details.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE ASID NJ partners with Lincoln Park, a sustainable arts community in Newark Do you believe that design impacts the human experience? Are you ready to demonstrate the value of interior design? Join your ASID colleagues on a team of architects, engineers, community organizers, educators and politicians who are redesigning this NJ neighborhood. Lincoln Park is a sustainable arts community in Newark, built on innovative affordable housing, historical preservation, green jobs, music, culture and urban farming.

Lincoln Park Cultural District Twenty years into redevelopment and NJ’s first LEED for Neighborhood Development certified project, Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD), has led Newark in creativity and culture as they continue to revitalize their community. ASID NJ is proud to partner with Lincoln Park throughout 2016 while they join Newark in celebrating its 350th anniversary with several exciting new building projects.

This unprecedented volunteer opportunity will serve as our chapter’s community service project and mirrors our strategic plan goal to demonstrate the value of interior design. We will be able to showcase our members’ design contributions to a wide and diverse audience through LPCCD’s reach into the music, arts and cultural community. To learn more about LPCCD, visit www.lpccd.org.

Opportunities to Participate Some of the LPCCD projects which are open for our participation are: • NJ’s first container housing project • Senior living spaces • Commercial kitchen at the new Small Business Incubator Imagine participating in such an innovative, prestigious project, networking with a variety of design professionals, adding a high profile to your portfolio and working for the common good. You can achieve all this and more by participating in this very special project. Whether your interests lie in aging in place, sustainability, design management or simply volunteering to see the impact your design can have on peoples’ lives, your talents are welcome on the groundbreaking project for ASID NJ’s community service initiative.

For more information, contact Sabiha Jan, Community Service Chair, sabihajan@yahoo.com.

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StudentNEWS

Thank you, Consentino!

This year, NeoCon East had a new location: the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 10, 2015.

Alan Alda once said that "creative is a place where no one has ever been and you can't get there by bus," but we proved you can. ASID NJ Chapter filled two buses and travelled to NeoCon East with 75 attendees— 21 Professional members and 50 students with four faculty members. Thank you to Cosentino for sponsoring the event and to Linda O'Shea from Kean and Celeste Chirichello from Brookdale for enthusiastically organizing the students.

The Student Road Map, exclusive for ASID Student Members, was a success. Students were able to take a tour with a professional designer who helped them navigate through the trade show and meet with exhibitors.

ASID Career Exchange was also a helpful tool for the students and recent graduates to not only connect with other designers and professionals but also to have a one-on-one conversation that provided critical feedback on their portfolios and résumés. It was a great networking opportunity that also increased their chances of getting an internship.

I took the bus from Kean University and really enjoyed the video and prizes from the bus sponsor Cosentino. They handed out all sorts of stuff like tape measures and backpacks. The bus consisted of various design professional and students. I went as a group and explored the show floor on my own. For me, this was not a class requirement; I would attend other events in the future. Next time, I would attend the event on the first day to take advantage of all the early activities.

--Sarah Mahoney, Kean University student

The ASID roadmap event was a great opportunity to meet other ASID members, students from other schools and connect with vendors in a small group. It was also nice to be navigated through the show floor with someone who had knowledge and experience, since these shows are usually large. I stopped by the ASID Career Development event and met with some professional vendors for a brief information and talk session. I did not bring my portfolio and regret missing the opportunity to have a professional review it. I will definitely bring it next time!

--Jodi Heimowitz, Kean University Interior Design Senior

The career exchange was the only ASID event that I attended at NeoCon. When meeting my first designer to review my portfolio, after a few minutes it was clear that we did not connect. Luckily, I had the opportunity to meet with another designer. This second experience was completely different from the first. She was incredibly engaged and overall provided amazing constructive criticism. It’s because of her that the event was worth it.

Brookdale Students on NeoCon bus

It was my first time attending an ASID Career Exchange or any career development event offered through the American Society of Interior Designers. I had my initial reservations and even wondered if the event would be of any value to me as a recent graduate who had already been on a number of interviews. Portfolio and résumé review wasn’t something I was interested in, since I had plenty of portfolio reviews upon graduation, and this wasn’t the reason I attended Career Exchange.

Overall, the experience was productive and I was glad to gain some professional insight on my portfolio. I would recommend that students attend an event like this as I feel the professional advice could benefit them greatly. Perhaps a short survey to help pair students with designers in their preferred area of design would be a good idea.

Instead I utilized my 20 minutes with Maria Viola-Kuttruff, Allied ASID, somewhat like an “advice session.” I informed her of my employment struggles as a young designer with little experience, previous interview scenarios, and reviewed a few projects in my undergraduate portfolio and told her, “I would like for you to be as brutally honest as possible. Please look over my credentials and tell me the things my interviewers wouldn’t dare to ever mention.” And she did just that.

--Cynthia Serrao, recent Kean University graduate

My 25-minute session with Maria was truly a valuable experience and allowed me to gain a new and fresh perspective on both my undergraduate portfolio and my interviewing techniques. I got deeper, rawer, and more honest advice on how to land my next interview. I not only left with great advice but also with the confidence needed to stand out in a pool of talented designers.

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LAUNCH: The ASID National Student Summit is a oneof-a-kind, multi-day conference for interior design

students. It will take place at the Savannah College of Art

Nonmembers

on people and their environments. The interactive expe-

Nonmember ticket price includes one year ASID student membership

rience will include top notch break-out sessions, hands-

on engagement opportunities, professional development, networking events, and much more.

The conference includes: keynotes and education breakouts Friday-Sunday; reception on Friday; lunch, refreshments, and reception on Saturday; refreshments on Sunday.

GERBER SALES Bella Figura Lighting

Fremarc Designs Furniture

Michael Jon Fabrics

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www.michaeljondesigns.com Upholstery Fabrics

Gianti Fabrics and Wallcoverings

Old Biscayne Designs

Brimar Trim and Hardware www.brimarinc.com

Christopher Guy www.christopherguy.com Fine Furniture and Mirrors

David Francis Furniture www.davidfrancisfurniture.com Indoor & Outdoor Wicker and Rattan

www.oldbiscaynedesigns.com Custom Beds, Casegoods & Furniture

Hartmann & Forbes

Ren-Wil

www.hfshades.com Handcrafted Natural Wallcoverings, Natural Wood Blinds & Natural Shades

www.leathercraft-furniture.com Custom Leather & Upholstered Furniture

www.delosrugs.com Made to Order Custom Rugs

Lisa Taylor Designs

DeMajo Lighting www.demajoilluminazione.com Murano Glass Lighting & Chandeliers

www.lisataylordesigns.com Contemporary Polished Chrome Seating

Kasmir Fabrics

Elements Trade

www.kasmirfabrics.com Drapery and Upholstery Fabrics

www.elementstrade.com Lighting

Fabric Quilters & Window Fashions www.fabricquilters.com Window Treatments and Bedding Design Workroom

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Kittinger Furniture www.kittingerfurniture.com Traditional Hand Crafted Fine Furniture

Massoud Furniture www.massoudfurniture.com Upholstered Furniture

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www.renwil.com Art, Mirrors, Lighting & Accessories by Original Artists

Selva Furniture www.selva.com Traditional & Transitional Italian Made Furniture

Shine by S.H.O www.shinebysho.com Contemporary Furniture & Seating

The Natural Light www.thenaturallight.com Specialty Lamps

Unique Fine Fabrics www.uniquefinefabrics.com Drapery Fabric & Hardware

Walters Wicker www.walterswicker.com Indoor & Outdoor Furniture

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Early Bird: $245; After Jan. 28: $325 ($50 value).

ROAD TRIP!

Group Registration (4 tickets): $740

$185 per ticket – $90 savings off of Summit Ticket – Standard price.

For additional details, visit www.asid.org/content/launch-asid-nationalstudent-summit

Real World Design

By Megan Laughlin, Student ASID ASID has a myriad of opportunities for student members to become involved with. One of these great programs is Real World Design Week. Since its launch in 2008, it has helped facilitate student to professional relationships with thousands of interior design students just like myself.

I participated in Real World Design Week in November, 2014. I was fortunate to be afforded this opportunity, even while I was not yet an ASID member. This is a great tool to use to whet the appetites of potential future student members. It was only a week after that I became an active student member and later the student chapter president at Kean University. I shadowed interior designer and ASID member Hope Sferra for a day and got the chance to look into what my future could hold. It was a unique experience to be able to see how my studies applied in the field and to have her as an open ear to listen to my many questions. She was a great resource for me on that day and even still now a year later. The benefits of that one day have reached far beyond any expectations I could have had and am looking forward to more of these opportunities in the future.

For 2016 Real World Design Week is receiving a major overhaul. We will see more opportunities to receive mentorship all throughout the calendar year, as well as opportunities that span across all career stages. As 2016 begins, I will have my eyes peeled for this new program sequence and look forward to sharing in it with my fellow student chapter members.

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