Archived Designers in the News Articles
Spring means wide open drapes and lighter decor
Posted: March 29, 2010
Journal Interactive – House & Home Section
The best part about spring is its promise of renewal – well, OK, that and temperatures above 35 degrees.
Although Saturday is officially the first day of spring, it’s still too early to pack up all the fuzzy blankets and warm comforters; after all, we’re expecting a little snow this weekend.
But by changing around a few key pieces in your home and brightening up dark corners here and there, you can begin bringing spring into your house.
Not sure where to begin? Try these tips offered by local and national design pros – and Milwaukeeans who caught a bad case of spring fever during the warm temperatures earlier this week.
Click here for the full article…
Best in Show award recipients announced
Posted: Nov. 14, 2009
Journal Interactive – House & Home Section
KL Communications announced the fourth annual Milwaukee Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show 2009 Best in Show award recipients. A panel of Wisconsin industry professionals reviewed more than 70 exhibitors, their work and booth layouts, to select the finalists in eight categories:
- Furniture – Traditional – Piece: S. Lloyd Natof – SL Natof (Chicago)
- Furniture – Contemporary – Piece: John Kriegshauser (Chicago)
- Furniture – Traditional – Body of Work: Tom Gallenberg – Gallenberg Studio (White Lake)
- Furniture – Contemporary – Body of Work: Gregory Kirby – Kowata Tree (Milwaukee)
- Accessory – Body of Work: Bruce Erdman (Greendale)
- Fine Art – Body of Work: Phyllis Toburen (Milwaukee)
- Fine Craft – Body of Work: James Borden – Timeshapes (Zumbrota, Minn)
- Marc Harrison Award for Marketing Excellence: Gary Keener – G. Keener & Co. (New Carlisle, Ohio)
The judges included Catherine Hempfling-Prossen, ASID, LEED AP, past-president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and sales representative for Bentley Prince Street; Kenneth C. Dahlin, AIA, chief operating officer/architect of Genesis Architecture; and Jessica Nagel Franchuk, editor for The Crafts Report.
According to the judges, the selected winners received recognition due to the strong presence of their work, the technical level of detail and superior craftsmanship, the inspired designs and the balance of functionality and artistry. They found the consistent attention to detail, organized arrangement and overall presence of G. Keener & Co. to be well suited for The Marc Harrison Award, which is presented to the exhibitor who displays overall marketing excellence.
To learn more about the award winners and other exhibitors,
visit www.FineFurnishingsShows.com.
WI Chapter ASID Member featured in the Journal Sentinel
by Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID
Posted 4/20/09
For most of us, a cup of freshly brewed coffee and a copy of the Journal Sentinel make up for a Sunday morning routine. The Sunday issue of the daily newspaper covers variety of local topics, interior design, culinary and home improvement included. If you read carefully, you might have noticed that in the April 19th, 2009 issue, one of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) WI Chapter members was featured in the Entree section.
Aga Artka, Allied Member ASID, Communication Committee Volunteer and recently awarded The Volunteer of the Year 2008/2009, was thrilled when the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel expressed interest in showcasing her home and ultimately one of her first interior design projects. Aga and her husband Brian have lived in this house for three years and are proud of the way it presents itself. Nearly all the friends and family members who visited described it as cozy, cute and comfortable. Aga, with Brian’s involvement, has used paint as the main element to express the emotion and the function of each space. Having always been fascinated by the physiological and psychological impact of color on humans, as well as being a huge fan of Josef Alberts and his unique approach to color, Aga has taken all her knowledge and ideas and applied it in the design of her and her husband’s first home.
Since January of 2009, Aga is successfully making a difference in the Milwaukee community by providing interior design services to residential as well as small commercial and hospitality customers who want to improve their living and/or working standards by implementing Aga’s functional and sustainable design solutions. Aga is the sole designers and owners of Aga Artka Interior Design LLC.
To read the article and view images of Aga’s home, click HERE.
Dr. Suzanne Scott honored with the Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award
Posted 2/9/09
Suzanne Scott, IDEC, ASID, Ph.D., has been honored with the Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Suzanne Scott has been involved with CIDA leadership in a variety of capacities for nearly 20 years. Most recently, Suzanne chaired the CIDA Standards Committee, leading the three-year project to revise accreditation standards. In the early 90′s, she served two terms on the (formerly FIDER) Research Committee, conducting significant research about the future of interior design. Suzanne is currently serving her first term as accredited program representative on CIDA’s Accreditation Commission.
CIDA established the Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award as a legacy to former Director Keith Hooks whose 20+ years of volunteer leadership immeasurably impacted thousands of students in CIDA-accredited programs. “Suzanne Scott’s many contributions to CIDA and quality interior design education are substantial and worthy of this highest honor,” states, Cary Johnson, CIDA Board Chair. “She has enriched our profession through her engagement and the Board is very pleased to recognize her achievements with this award.”
Over 130 interior design educators and practitioners currently volunteer for CIDA. Only one Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award is presented annually.
The Council for Interior Design Accreditation is an independent, non-profit, accrediting organization responsible for setting standards and evaluating degree granting interior design programs. Learn more at www.accredit-id.org.
ASID Distinguished Speakers Series
Posted 2/28/08
Sandy Gordon, ASID (Sandy Gordon Interiors) and Brenda Brady, ASID (Brenda Brady Design) have been selected to be speakers on the ASID Distinguished Speakers Series. The ASID Distinguished Speakers Series is an interior design speaker’s bureau tailored specifically for ASID chapter- sponsored educational programs.
The course they are presenting is “Community Approach to Programming”. Brenda and Sandy are in a position to share their expertise of programming from their business acumen and past project experiences accumulated over the past 25 years.
They have experienced the design/build community evolve unlike the programming phase which has remained stagnant. Brenda and Sandy discuss the concept of community programming and share case studies of why this method is a great compliment to the updated design/build concept. They focus on how interior designers can influence the community approach and structure of programming. The intent is to introduce a new programming approach that creates a meaningful design and reduces costs and errors.
Sandy and Brenda have been invited to share their expertise as featured speakers at the Total Facility Management conference (TFM) in 2008. They are excited to share their expertise with more groups locally and nationwide. The course is approved for one or two hours of CEU credits. Those who are intrigued about this topic can contact Brenda and Sandy to schedule a lunch’n’learn in your office or a class in your local geographical region. This is ideal for the office that is working on LEED projects and Design/Build environments or the solo entrepreneurs that want to integrate multiple disciplines into their project scope.
For further information to schedule your course, please call or email Brenda or Sandy.
Brenda Brady, ASID
608.770.9844
Brenda@brendabradydesign.com
Sandy Gordon, ASID
608. 221.4456
Sandy@sandygordoninteriors.com
ASID Industry Partner, Studio Snaidero Wisconsin to be featured on HGTV
Posted: 1/4/08
A kitchen designed by ASID Industry Partner, Studio Snaidero Wisconsin, in Madison, has been chosen to appear on HGTV’s Top 10 Amazing Kitchens. Todd Huschka, President & Owner of Studio Snaidero Wisconsin, will be on the show which is scheduled to air Feb. 17, 2008
A Space of His Own
Posted 12/17/07
ASID Wisconsin Chapter members Bill Beaudreau, ASID; Susan Michalek, Allied Member ASID and Lise Lawson, ASID were featured in an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on designing
men’s retreats.
Click here for the full article…
Designer in the news: Jodie Thill, ASID, LEED AP
Posted 7/20/07
WI Chapter ASID member Jodie Thill is featured in the current issue of ASID ICON as one of five, “multidimensional members of ASID.” She is highlighted for taking her career to a new level and becoming a stronger, more multifaceted designer. The article can be found on page 42 of the July/August edition of the publication.
Wisconsin Chapter ASID in the News for Community Service Project in Madison
Posted 6/29/07
An article by Kelsey Anderson about Jackie Moen, Executive Director of Common Threads was featured in the May 2007 issue of Madison’s Brava magazine. In the article, our chapter was mentioned as donating our design services to create a preschool and resource center in Madison for children with Autism. The article has been scanned and posted with permission of Brava Magazine: <Download the Brava article here>
Designer in the News: Zorka Stancevic
Posted 6/5/07
A fellow ASID member was featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Memorial Day for her personal story on becoming an Interior Designer. After working as a Neurodiagnostic Technician at a hospital for 18 years, she decided to go back to school and pursue a career in Interior Design. Her story inspires us all in following our passions! Check it out at:
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=610268
ASID Wisconsin member – Suzanne Scott, ASID is awarded 2007 Chancellors Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
By Sandy Gordon
Posted 4/28/07
Congratulations are in order for Suzanne Scott, ASID! The Chancellors Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching is the highest teaching honor given on the University of Wisconsin Madison campus for academic staff and only one is given each year. The award is based on a nomination package that included recommendations from faculty and students. Below are quotes from various people who wrote recommendation letters on her behalf as well as information gleaned from conversations with these individuals. Next time you see these individuals please thank them for taking the time to write the recommendation letters!
Jenny Rebholz, Allied Member ASID
Did you know that the January/February 2007 Issue of ASID ICON features an article written Jenny Rebholz, Allied Member ASID – our WI Chapter ASID Director at Large? The article is titled “The Mass Marketing of Design” and can be found on pages 36-38 of the magazine.
