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January 15, 2012 Happy New Year!
President's Message Aloha Members and Friends, Living and designing in Hawaii is an interesting and rewarding enterprise. A favorite aspect of life here is the cultural integration that we experience. January 23, 2012 is Chinese New Year, and also the Year of the Water Dragon. The Feng Shui Horoscope describes this year as transformational and life-changing. Generally speaking, there should be more “goodies” than in 2011; however you may interpret that prediction. It is also a good year for self-improvement, and entering into calculated investments to build wealth. This year is thought to hold much promise and could be a major transition in one’s life. As in all predictions, it all depends on how the individual decides to “ride the mighty water dragon”. There are many fabulous festivities honoring Chinese New Year throughout the state, and it is my hope that you are able to engage yourself in this very special time of year. Most of all, I wish you the best for this coming year. May we all embrace the Year of the Dragon with a zest for life and a fresh enthusiasm! Respectfully submitted,
Events: "An Evening In Bali" Join us as we celebrate our one year anniversary at Bali Designs. We are holding this event as a fund raiser for the non-profit Sound Joy Music Therapy. Come and enjoy the feeling of being in Bali without leaving the island. You will be surrounded by beautiful exotic furnishings and home decor items made on the islands of Bali and Java. Sample exotic tastes from the Archipelago that will be paired with Barefoot Wines while enjoying Balinese cultural dances and music throughout the evening. We also have some fabulous items that will be raffled off and of course, lots of great networking! Tickets are sure to sell out fast at $20 each so go to our website at www.michellesbalidesigns.com to purchase your tickets. Also, the first 40 people to purchase their tickets online will receive a complimentary Balinese candle holder. We look forward to spending this enchanted evening with you. Contact (for further details): 808-286-8852 Windward High Performance Green Building Expo Announcements: MESSAGE FROM ASID ASID would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and valued membership with the Society. Please take a moment to view this renewal message from ASID Deputy Executive Director Thom Banks. If your ASID membership is up for renewal this month, paying your dues and managing membership information online at www.asid.org is easy and secure. Please use your login information to sign in to "My ASID" to pay your dues or contact ASID National Headquarters at 202-675-4456 to talk to a customer service representative. Payment also can be mailed to ASID Dues, P.O. Box 1437, Merrifield, VA 22116-1437. Your support and membership is invaluable in the Society's efforts to advance the profession of interior design. We appreciate your membership and wish you and your business much success this year! *Want to save $50 or more on your dues? Invite a friend or colleague to join ASID. Go to www.asid.org/share to learn more. Apply now for ASID Foundation Scholarships, Grants The ASID Foundation has announced its 2012 scholarships and awards and invites interior design students and professionals to apply before the March 12 deadline. Open to both ASID members and nonmembers, the six awards and scholarships, totaling $23,000, range from monetary awards for contributions to the profession to scholarships for all levels of students. Learn more and access the online applications at www.asidfoundation.org. ASID Student Design Competition Deadline Extended to February 15th! Hosted by World Changing Network's online competition platform, all entries will be submitted electronically. ASID 2012 Design Awards For the first time, ASID has opened up nominations for the Design Awards. These include the Designer of Distinction award, Design for Humanity Award, the Innovation Award and the Nancy Vincent McLelland Award. Traditionally, the recipients of these awards were nominated by a panel of judges, but we would like to draw from the large talent base of our membership to elevate these awards. We've extended the deadline to January 31and have made it relatively simple to nominate. More information and forms can be found at: www.asid.org/DesignAwards Education: Educational IP Product Videos Spring 2012 COURSE/Workshop Offering: Introduction to REVIT Architecture Course Description ID 480 is an introduction to the use of Revit 2011 for design and production – one of the premier industry software for the design community at large. Independent projects, presentations and peer and professional project reviews can be expected. Course Learning Outcomes
Location: Chaminade University Campus (www.chaminade.edu), 3140 Waialae Ave., Eiben Hall 108 Day/Time: Monday & Wednesday; 6:00pm – 8:50pm Register for: Academic credit (3 credits-CUH registration required), audit or workshop. Contact: Joan Riggs, CUH-Interior Design Program Coordinator, jriggs@chaminade.edu, o: 808.739.8574 Job Opportunity: INTERIOR DESIGN - ADJUNCT POSITION AVAILABLE for SPRING 2012: Seeking AutoCAD-proficient individual to teach ID 217 – Introduction to AutoCAD (version 2011). Candidate must be an excellent communicator with experience using AutoCAD Architecture as well as production of construction documentation. This course is a foundational course upon which students will build and use computer-aided design skills in upper division courses. Bachelor’s degree required Master’s preferred. This 3-credit course is currently scheduled for Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 8:50pm. Submit resume to hr@chaminade.edu. Articles: Design industry challenges in 2012 Although 2012 promises some design treats — from a new London bus to a lounge for United Nations delegates — the design agenda is dominated by complex long-term issues. There have been few moments in history when design has faced so many challenges and opportunities, and even fewer instances when the rest of the world has been so amenable to allowing designers to tackle them. How can designers translate scientific advances into things that can make life easier and more enjoyable? And how will designers respond to future breakthroughs made by the scientists? More 2011 best of year products See who stood out at the top of the product list at this year's Best of Year Awards ceremony. MORE 10 lifestyle trends to watch in 2012 Looking for a niche to fill next year? There are 10 identifiable trends on the horizon that will -- or already do -- influence how consumers liver in 2012 and beyond. MORE Flooring: The top 250 design survey Floor Focus magazine reports that responses to its survey of designers were replete with indications of a continued difficult market. For instance, pricing was a growing concern, vinyl products increased in popularity and, sadly, environmental concerns among many respondents diminished in importance. On a positive note, it has been a great year for sustainability developments. More Snow/skateboarder Shaun White launches home collection In strange celebrity crossovers, Olympic gold medalist Shaun White will launch a line of bedding, lighting, and home accessories "inspired by skating, snowboarding, travel, music and art...More Circles – the hottest interior design element in 2012 Long live 360 degrees! Circles aren’t just the hottest design trend in web design for 2012, interior design is following suit as our culture shifts toward a less stuffy, less starchy traditional, stark modern look to a warmer look incorporating...More When corporate co-workers become customers How do you describe the transition from the corporate world to the interior design world? It's a challenge facing a good many professionals who, by choice or necessity, have traded in their corporate credentials to pursue a design career. One Canadian designer has an interesting perspective on...More How to find your niche market Designers often spin their wheels trying to figure out who will buy their design services. They often spend their time trying to market their services to people who don’t want help, or don’t think they need design services (even when we see that they obviously do.) More Sell yourself! Promote yourself as if your career and your future depend on it. Because they do. More The impact of healthcare design Designing a high-quality experience for patients, visitors, or staff in healthcare public spaces is a discussion that can never grow old. More
See. Listen. Learn. This webinar series is for all practitioner and industry partner members. It is comprised of thirty-five, 60-minute interactive webinars on current issues and industry trends in the field of interior design covering such topics as Environmental Psychology, The Art of Networking, Workplace Trends, Sustainable Design and Ergonomics in the Office (to name a few.) Each program is selected by ASID, presented by leading experts. To view full schedule click here. ASID Hawaii Website Tips: Forget how to log in to our website? Go to www.asidhawaii.net and click on Log In near the top of the page. If you have a common first name and your name alone doesn't work, trying adding a 1 (example: Jane1). Update your online profile by adding a picture, retail location, bio or other information. Click on Members Only and then click If you are updating your contact info, don't forget to also go to the national website and update your info as well. Industry Partner News: Are you an Industry Partner member? Click here to access the ASID Industry Partners Newsroom where you will find Student Lounge: ASID has a special section tailor-made for students and aspiring professionals, the Student Lounge. You will find updates Maximize Your ASID Benefits: eLearning: Looking for easy, on demand access to high quality online education and training courses? Look no further. ASID Business & Practice Center: Visit this online resource featuring information on a variety of subjects such as: ASID Knowledge Center: Visit this valuable online resource featuring information to help your business grow and prosper
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