April 8, 2015

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) returns to ICFF with an expanded educational program for industry professionals and a new student day program. Positioned on the show floor, the ASID educational series will bring together thought leaders and industry experts to present insightful content throughout ICFF.

“Keeping up on the latest industry standards, from the essentials of the business of design to the latest discoveries of how design reduces stress, enhances creativity and expedites healing, is essential for all interior designers,” said Karol Kaiser, vice president of Education and Engagement. “Our partnership with ICFF gives designers the opportunity to get a year’s worth of education in a four day period.”

This year’s sessions include topics on business practices, design’s impact on human health and wellness, housing trends, and materials. Registered session attendees will earn 0.1 Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) approved continuing education units (CEUs) per session.

Sessions will take place each day on the Third Level of the Javits Center, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Presentation schedule on Saturday, May 16:

Martin Lesjak: Design Innovation for Interiors and Products
Contract magazine 2015 Designer of the year, Martin Lesjak, INNOCAD

Translating Interiors to Products: The Process Behind Licensing Agreements
Jamie Drake, FASID, Principal, Drake Design Associates

Powered by Collaboration: Art and Design                                                   
Toni Sikes, CEO, CODAworx, and Rosalyn Cama, FASID, EDAC, president, Cama Inc.

Presentation schedule on Sunday, May 17:

Man Made Natural: Insights Into the Authenticity of Materials
Materials Historian and Specialist, Grace Jeffers

Productivity and Accountability Tools to Manage Your Work Flow
Design Concepts Interiors’ Phyllis Harbinger, ASID, CID

Presentation schedule on Monday, May 18:

Leveraging Color’s Power to Create a Successful Design Strategy
Laurie Pressman, VP, Pantone

14 Patterns of Biophilic Design: Lessons from Science
Bill Browning and Catie Ryan, LEED AP BD+C, Terrapin Bright Green

Design for the Modern Micro-Space: A Home For The Socially Inspired
Christopher Bledsoe, Stage 3 Properties, LLC, and Lisa Blecker, Resource Furniture

Leading by Design: Krista Ninivaggi’s Professional Perspective
Krista Ninivaggi, Allied ASID, K&Co

Presentation schedule on Public Day, Tuesday, May 19:

Navigating the Many Roads of Interior Design
Drew McGukin, Allied ASID, and Daniel Park, Allied ASID

Members of the design industry can register to attend ASID @ ICFF sessions on ASID.org