TONIGHT!  June 2nd, 4:30 - 7 pm

The Waterfront
328 Front St S.
La Crosse, WI 54601

ASID-WI will be hosting its first Design Community Event in La Crosse, WI. Join us for a CEU Presentation entitled "Biophilic Design" followed by cocktails and appetizers on The Waterfront's patio along the river. Food and drink is sponsored by Ceramic Tileworks and Interface, both ASID-WI Chapter Sponsors. To RSVP, contact Cheryl Olson.

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Madison Design Community Event Exclusive, Early-Bird Showing!
Fine Art Trunk Show @ Marzen
June 11- ASID Exclusive Showing 5pm – 7pm
2345 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704

Thursday evening, June 11,  Marzen will open the doors for an exclusive early-bird showing for ASID members and their clients. Designers may take art on approval overnight before making final decision on purchasing. Light refreshments will be provided.

PLEASE RSVP by 6/4/15:  BRENDA L BRADY, ASID, brenda@brendabradydesign.com or 608-770-9844

Can't make the early-bird showing? Join Marzen for a two day open house where a broad selection of nationally and internationally renowned artists will be represented in our first ever Fine Art Trunk Show! Featured will be over 100 original works of art on paper and stretched canvas. This show is geared towards professionals but all are welcome to attend and browse for their next piece of original art!

 

As the ASID National turns 40 this year, the Wisconsin Chapter is also celebrating our experienced and accomplished members age 40 and over. We'll feature one or more per week, culminating at our Annual Chapter Meeting. Meet...

NAME:  Brenda L. Brady, ASID
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY:  30 years (That sounds like a LONG time!)
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT:  Owner, BB DESIGN LLC
FAVORITE PROJECT:  Rockford Clocktower Hotel  
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR YOUR YOUNGER DESIGNER SELF:  “The mind is everything…What you think you become.”  - Buddha
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?  BB King & Eric Clapton
WHAT ARE YOU READING? Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss
WHAT’S ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND?  Magazines!
WHO IS YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION/ICON? I don’t really have one!
WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE NOT AN INTERIOR DESIGNER?  I love art and always wanted to be an art teacher!

NAME:  Robin A. Stroebel, ASID, RID, LEED AP ID + C  
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 39
PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT: InteriorLOGIC, Inc., founded and owned since 1989.  In 2014, I was honored with the Governor’s Trailblazer Award, recognizing businesses that have been woman-owned for 25 years or more.     
FAVORITE PROJECT: My favorite projects are with clients that rely on me to unravel and align their workplace strategies with their work environment, and to represent their best interests.
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR YOUR YOUNGER DESIGNER SELF:  Know your facts and be confident in your decisions.  Earn professional designations and include them on your business card and all your marketing material.  
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? Pit Bull...yes, I love Pit Bull! 

 

 

Re_Purposeful

We have collected 16,321 pounds of material already which puts us half way to our goal! In order to make it easier for our Madison friends to contribute, we are bringing another drop-off date to you, and adding a CEU!

Please send us all of your DISCONTINUED samples. Excess project materials are always appreciated as well.

Date: July 22nd
Location:  Coyle Carpets
250 West Beltline Highway
Madison, WI 53713
Drop-off Time: 3-6pm (parking lot)
CEU: 6:30-7:30pm (inside Coyle Carpets office)

CEU (1-credit hour)
Topic: Net-Works
Description: "Net-Works provides a real time look at the benefits of an inclusive business model for sustainability innovation. Developed from like-minded, cooperative sustainable thinkers from several global organizations, Net-Works is working to eliminate the environmental impact of discarded fishing nets on oceans, increase access to post-consumer recycled materials, and improve financial livelihood for the world’s developing economies.  Recovering valuable waste materials from ecologically sensitive areas has led to environmental, social and financial benefits. This presentation demonstrates the closed loop process that Net-Works strives to develop each day by tapping into the power of business to solve the world’s social and environmental problems."
 
RePurposeful:  An Upcycling Event will take place Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29.  Mark your calendars to attend and start compiling your donations!