April 2021 Chapter Newsletter
2021 OUTLOOK & STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT
The ASID 2021 Outlook and State of Interior Design Report is
FREE for All ASID Members!
ASID Tackles Changing Industry Landscape with 2021 Outlook and State of Interior Design Report
STATE OF INTERIOR DESIGN, TRENDS & IMPLICATIONS, ECONOMIC OUTLOOK & FUTURE INSIGHTS.

Following a tumultuous 2020, all industries are seeking insight and assurances as 2021 gets into full swing. To keep interior design practitioners and professionals on the cusp of these relevant changes as related to global trends, economic indicators, and beyond, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has released its annual Outlook and State of Interior Design Report. 

Compiled by the Society’s dedicated research division, the compendium reviews the state of the interior design industry, business and profession to offer a comprehensive outlook for the year ahead to guide practitioners. The report studies topics such as the U.S. economy and U.S. construction activity, among other economic, business, and design trends and future insights. As the world slowly begins to adapt to and emerge from the pandemic, the ASID 2021 Outlook and State of Interior Design Report gives designers the tools they need to lead the way. 

“ASID is proud to give designers this critical information to support them in the year ahead,” notes ASID CEO, Gary Wheeler, FASID. “Industry practitioners have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in health and safety as we move forward, and it is our responsibility as the only design association for all sectors to keep the industry educated and engaged. We hope that members and non-members alike will find value in this report and use it to elevate their practice and improve the lives of others and the world around them.”

The report finds that health and wellness, long pillars of the ASID mission, have become top priorities for individuals and institutions. Additional findings that designers must bear in mind include: 

  • Population age distribution is no longer a pyramid, but a rectangle. Increases in the aging population and decreases in birth rate over time have transformed the population distribution, and each generation has different lifestyles and needs.  

  • Economic and social inequalities will worsen due to the pandemic, but there is heightened awareness and efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion overall. Increased attention is being given to providing good design to everyone, creating a greater stock of affordable housing, adding diversity in leadership positions, and thinking about identity holistically. 

  • The great pause of 2020 had people and organizations revisit fundamental values and lead meaningful transformations. The pursuit of wealth, security and health will drive life goals, but at different capacities and prioritizations. 

  • Sustainability becomes a bottom-line concern. Companies will need to rethink their operations and their environmental impact as they face the potential economic costs of climate change. Organizations will want their business environments to reflect these values and want more information about sourcing, supply chain, methods of delivery and life cycle. 

  • Virtual technologies will become more mainstream as a way of doing business, including how designers work. Both clients and employees will utilize visualization technologies to replicate the human interaction/experience in an actual physical environment and provide necessary services as best as possible.     

The report also positions the interior design industry within the U.S. economy. While the recovery in 2021-22 may be slow, the overall outlook is positive, and growth of spending in the residential sector has made up for losses in the commercial space. It finds:

  • Real spending on furnishings and durable household equipment and the housing market have led the recovery. The pandemic escalated the need for improved living accommodations that resulted in the purchase of a home and/or renovation projects. 

  • Pricing concerns will persist, impacting the bottom-line. Trade issues and inflation influence product and material pricing. Suppliers and now contractors have absorbed cost increases that resulted from the disruptions to supply chains and shifts in supply and demand from COVID-19. Continued unresolved trade concerns with various large regional powers, like Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union (EU) play a pivotal role, as well. 

  • Construction spending activity in commercial sectors will continue to suffer. Office, hospitality, and retail sectors that have been hit the hardest from the pandemic will experience stagnant recovery. Work in these sectors will focus on required updates in response to the pandemic.   

The report also looks at the current state of the industry and profession, noting that interior design is on a strong path to recovery, thanks to the consistent firm and practitioner growth for more than the past five years. However, it faces challenges from talent shortage and diversity, and suggests that the profession must work together collectively to support emerging talent.

As we look ahead, industry experts shared future insights on how the pandemic has illuminated the need for trust in data, people and physical spaces. Interior designers have been called to serve as essential advisors, not only to respond to COVID-19, but more so to lead and activate health, safety, and welfare for all. Concludes Susan Chung, Ph.D., ASID Vice President, Research and Knowledge, “We hope this time does not pass in vain. As we move forward, we challenge ourselves to design with purpose, take action for positive change, embody the role of trusted advocates for people in the built environment – and inspire others to participate in the movement to actualize excellence.”

Non-member price: $249.95
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2021 ANDYZ AWARDS - FINAL DEADLINE IS APRIL 30
Final Deadline to Submit is this month,
April 30, 2021
Get your project entered today!
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NEVADA LICENSURE UPDATE
The State of Nevada, although closed for in person visits, is conducting random CEU verification of licensed designers. See notification below:
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CHAPTER SURVEY
Thank you to all of our members who have already completed the survey.

The 2021 Chapter Survey is still open and accepting responses -

Your Opinion Matters!

To build better programs and offerings for you, our members, please take a minute or two to answer some questions about your ASID membership and the Chapter.
ALL UPCOMING EVENTS

Las Vegas: Friday, April 9th - Las Vegas Best Guided Walking Tour
Las Vegas: April 11 -15 - Las Vegas Winter Market

The distinctive mix of Las Vegas Market buying opportunities remains as dynamic as ever. More than 4,300 furniture, gift and home décor resources are available at LVMKT — including many lines only available here creating the west coast’s most effective, efficient and compelling destination for product sourcing.

IMC has set the industry standard for market safety during COVID. They have an extensive plan in place for markets and events and continue to actively monitor guidance from health & government officials. Details around IMC onsite protocols can be found at TogetherSafely.com.
Las Vegas: Wednesday, April 14 - Student Reception & Las Vegas Market Tour

  • Professional Interior Designers are invited. Join us for the reception, and if you wish, you may stay for the tour. Let's get to know our Student Members.

  • Please do your best to arrive early, as traffic and parking may take longer than expected.

  • Masks and temperature checks are required for entry to Market.

  • Upon arrival, please find the person carrying a red ASID flag in the registration area. Entry badges will be provided at that time.

  • The group will leave the registration area promptly at 9:30 am, to be guided inside to the brunch reception area.
All Areas Webinar: May 7 - First Fridays with LVDC, ASID, and Dunn Edwards
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: May 7, 2021 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 20th Century Architectural Styles and Colors
Register in advance for this webinar
All Areas Webinar: May 13 - ASID CEU Event with Arteriors
Navigating the Nuances and Intricacies of the Modern Supply Chain and Product Lifecycle (.1 CEU) by Arteriors Home.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Specifying products for today’s residential and commercial applications is dependent on integrating all individuals and facets involved in product design and delivery to ensure the project is completed on time, on budget, and in a sustainable manner.
In this course, participants will learn about the complex infrastructure of a modern business-to-business supply chain, how that infrastructure brings an item to life from inception to shelf, and the best practices for writing a sustainable, value-added interior design specification for residential and commercial projects.


Thursday, May 13th at 10 AM.

 
Speaker:
Jen Dolan is the Director of Residential and Retail Sales for Arteriors, an industry leader and purveyor of luxury home furnishings across a wide range of categories including lighting, furniture, wall décor, and accessories.
Reno Event : May 13 - Vendor Fair
Visit Our ASID California Central / Nevada Chapter Booth at the Reno Vendor Fair.

Where: Grand Sierra Casino, Reno
When: Thursday, May 13th
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM

More info to come!
Reno Event : May 13 - ASID Mix and Mingle at Timeless Interiors
We hope that all of our Reno and Lake Tahoe area designers and Industry Partners will join us after the Reno Vendor Fair at Timeless Interiors.

Timeless Interiors is graciously opening up their showroom for an ASID Mix and Mingle Event on May 13th!


Timeless Interiors
6970 Longley Ln
Ste 300
Reno, NV 89511

More Details are coming soon!
EVENTS IN REVIEW
Fresno State Student Chapter Guest Speaker on March 19th
Recording Available Below -
Genise Plessas, ASID California Central Nevada Chapter Director at Large, and Commercial Sales Manager at COSENTINO tackles the topic:

"What I Wish I Knew Before Getting into My Profession
and How to Earn a Path in the World of Design"
Fresno State Student 'Draw This In Your Style' Challenge Winners Announced.
Congratulations to The Winners:
1. Ruby Delgado- Medium: watercolor and marker
2: Daisy Carrillo- Medium: Acrylic on wood
Did you Miss the Dunn Edwards Paint Technologies Webinar on March 12th?
It is available on-demand:
CHAPTER SPONSORSHIP
Chapter Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
CHAPTER CHARITY OF THE YEAR
ASID California Central | Nevada Chapter is partnering with the Malouf Foundation on their Rooms Restored program. It's for children who have been physically or sexually abused in their homes.
OTHER CEU OPPORTUNITIES
Do You Need Continuing Education Units? 

Caesarstone offers CEUs via the Hanley Wood platform
 
ASID CEU Academy Topics include health and wellness, workplace design, the business of design, and more.

Sherwin Williams Learning Center is always open for CEUs on Demand.

AEC Daily also has many free webinars from our esteemed IPs.
FUTURE DATES AND EVENTS

All Areas:

April 30 - The 2021 ANDYZ Awards Submissions Deadline

May 7 - LVDC & ASID First Fridays CEU- Historical Paint & Architecture - Midcentury Modern

May 13 - Arteriors - Navigating the Modern Supply Chain CEU Event



Las Vegas:

April 9 - Downtown LV Walking Tour - 9 AM meet at Art Houz Theatres

April 11 - 15 - Las Vegas Winter Market

April 14 - Las Vegas Market Student Brunch & IP Tour, Meet by 9:30 AM

May 7 - LVDC & ASID First Fridays - In-Person and Online



Reno:

May 13 - Reno Vendor Fair

May 13 - ASID Meet and Greet Event at Timeless Interiors



Visit www.cacnv.asid.org/events for details.

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