Suites at Market Square

ASID and IWBI Present a Preview of the Healthy Homes Professional Certificate

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for a sneak peek of the upcoming Healthy Homes Professional Certificate, a new one-day workshop designed to introduce you to health in the built environment and the core elements that make a home truly supportive of well-being. Powered by the WELL for residential program and developed by ASID, this training explores why healthy homes matter, uncovers common risks in residential environments, and offers practical, scientifically backed strategies to create safer, more nurturing spaces.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Robin Anderson, Mathew De Geeter

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Optimizing Opportunities in the 2025 ASID Economic Outlook

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

The demand for interior design services is closely tied to the overall health of the U.S. economy and economic conditions. When the economy is strong, businesses generally thrive, but what happens when there’s uncertainty? Join us for this workshop on how to use the 2025 ASID Economic Outlook report to anticipate shifts and adjust strategies to maintain profitability.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Dr. Dawn Haynie, Ph.D., Gail Doby, Erin Weir

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Get Seen, Get Clients: TV Features That Build Your Design Business

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Television exposure can be a game-changer for interior designers. But how do you land that dream feature, and what happens once the cameras stop rolling? Join industry leaders Mikel Welch, Rasheeda Gray, and Tamara Day as they share the real stories behind their on-screen success. From pitch strategies and production insights to leveraging media appearances into new client opportunities, this dynamic panel will uncover what it takes to turn airtime into business growth. Moderated by TV personality and sustainability expert Danny Seo, this conversation is a must-attend for designers ready to raise their profile and build lasting impact through media. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Mikel Welch, Rasheeda Gray, Tamara Day, Danny Seo

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Exclusive First Access: Tamara Day & Mikel Welch Book Signing

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Be one of the very first to own the just-released books by acclaimed interior designers and TV hosts Tamara Day (Laid-Back Luxe: How to Create Aspirational and Attainable Living Spaces) and Mikel Welch (The Forever Home), launching only days before this event. The first 50 guests in line for each author will receive a free signed copy of their book, making this a can’t-miss opportunity for design lovers and fans alike. Meet the stars, have your copy personalized, and celebrate the debut of two inspiring new titles in style.

Speakers: Mikel Welch, Tamara Day

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Equations of Design Success

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Numbers don’t bear the same level of allure as a statement fabric or a dazzling new lighting fixture, or a furniture silhouette. That’s until those numbers elevate to deliver design business success. Join Traditional Home Senior Style and Design Editor Krissa Rossbund as she embarks on a business-heavy conversation with Project Manager and Procurement Specialist Dalia Soles and Strategic Business Consultant Brooke Stoll, both of whom have founded and scaled their own firms that address the numbers side of design.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Krissa Rossbund, Dalia Soles, Brooke Stoll

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WELL Faculty Healthy Homes Professional Certificate Training

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI and 3D visualization are reshaping the interior design industry. This session breaks down what’s truly possible today, what’s coming soon, and what’s just noise. Learn how to leverage these tools to streamline your workflow, enhance presentations, and better serve clients without losing your creative voice. Perfect for designers curious about tech but grounded in real-world application. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Robin Anderson

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AI & 3D in Design: Separating Hype from Reality

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Commerce Concourse Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI and 3D visualization are reshaping the interior design industry. This session breaks down what’s truly possible today, what’s coming soon, and what’s just noise. Learn how to leverage these tools to streamline your workflow, enhance presentations, and better serve clients without losing your creative voice. Perfect for designers curious about tech but grounded in real-world application. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Marco Messner, Jenna Gaidusek, Marie Cloud

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Designer's Today 2025 Sip & Flip

Social Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join us for a fun ending to Market Sunday as a panel of leading designers and our audience weigh in on what’s hot and what’s not! Close out Market Sunday with flair at the inaugural Designers Today Sip & Flip! This unique event will feature a lively panel of leading designers who, with help from the audience, will weigh in on what’s hot and what’s not in home design. Guests will sip Prosecco and use voting paddles in this sign-flip style celebration of trend and taste. After the fun, attendees will meet and mingle with the newly named 2025 Power List designers and the first-ever class of 40-under-40 honorees—a rare and impactful gathering of both design leaders and rising stars.

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Understanding the Business Side of Branding: How a Strong Identity Contributes to Your Bottom Line

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Standing out in the competitive interior design landscape requires more than exceptional spaces. It demands a strong brand identity and narrative that sets you apart. Join the discussion and explore how building a unique, cohesive brand can elevate your interior design business. From visual design and messaging to client experience and brand positioning, this conversation will explore the core elements that drive success. Learn how to leverage your brand to unlock higher revenue, justify premium pricing, and ensure long-term sustainability, and walk away with actionable strategies to craft a compelling value proposition, build lasting client relationships, and create a brand that stands out and thrives in today's ever-changing market.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Anita Yokota, Isabel Ladd, Hannah Levine, Adriana Hoyos, Sarah Lyon

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Smartphone Tips for Better Market Photos

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Want to take better photos at Market using just your smartphone? In this session, you’ll learn simple techniques for capturing great shots of furniture, lighting, and accessories—no fancy gear needed. Whether you're a designer, retailer, or marketer, you'll walk away with practical tips to help your photos look more polished and professional. After the short slide presentation, join Linda for showroom visits where you can put your new skills into action. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Linda Holt

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Is It Time to Invest in PR? How to Recognize Your Moment

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Wondering if your brand is ready for the spotlight? Join Wendy Glaister of Wendy Glaister Interiors and Serena Martin of 24/7 Creative Agency for a fireside chat on how and when to elevate your business through professional PR. You’ll learn how to: Recognize key career milestones and market signals that indicate it’s time to seek publicity, define clear PR goals tailored to your brand’s unique story, evaluate the true costs and benefits of hiring a PR professional, and identify opportunities that will elevate your publicity. You'll leave with valuable insights for assessing their PR readiness, whether hiring an agency or handling publicity in-house. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Wendy Glaister, Serena Martin

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Build a Foundation to Thrive: ASID Business Basics Checklist

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Starting and managing an interior design business requires more than creativity—it demands strategic planning, business acumen, and clear direction. In the daily flurry of project deadlines and client calls, it's easy to overlook the essential building blocks that are your foundation for thriving. Successful firm owners and ASID Business Management Committee leaders, Natalie Biles, ASID of Shine Interior Design Studio and Mesha Williams, ASID Affiliate of id Designs & Co, will walk you through the newly published ASID Business Basics Checklist in a candid conversation moderated by Matthew De Geeter, ASID, CAE, MBA, LEED AP that will equip you with actionable insights to confidently build your design business. .1 CEU credit.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Natalie Biles, Mesha Williams, Mathew De Geeter

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Vision to Value: Turning Creativity into Scalable Growth

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Designers are visionaries, but scaling a business takes more than creativity—it requires strategy, systems, and structure. In this candid, solutions-driven conversation, you’ll hear from the collaborators behind a brand-new suite of tools built specifically for interior designers. These tools were created to bring clarity and confidence to the most overlooked (and often overwhelming) parts of running a design studio. The session will break down three critical pillars of a thriving design firm: pricing and profitability, project pipeline and forecasting, & process and client communication. You’ll glean a deeper understanding of how thoughtful systems can increase your profit, support your creative vision, and help lead your business.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Anastasia Casey, Renee Bush, Brooke Stoll

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Creative Tactics for Attracting & Signing New Business in an Ever-Competitive Landscape

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join a dynamic panel of design leaders for a candid conversation on attracting, engaging, and winning new clients in today’s competitive marketplace. Whether you're a seasoned studio or scaling solo, this session will arm you with inventive, actionable tactics for growing your business with clarity and confidence. Hear from Jamie Young of Jamie Young Co., Autumn Pochiro of Autumn Dawn Design, Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated Interiors, and Rosa Santiago Zimmerman of Build with Rosa as they share real-world strategies, lessons learned, and creative approaches to standing out—and sealing the deal.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Jamie Young, Autumn Pochiro, Emily Ruff, Rosa Santiago Zimmerman, Nicole Kasak

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The Final Layer: Mastering Staging & Styling for Seamless Client Reveals

Educational Suites Seminar Room, SAMS T-1022 Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Red/Green Line)

Join Lina Galvão of Curated Nest for a deep dive into one of the most transformative—but often overlooked—aspects of interior design: styling and staging. From pre-planning and budgeting to sourcing, inventory management, and styling day execution, Lina will walk you through the essential strategies that ensure the final install sings.

CEU Hours: .1

Speakers: Lina Galvao

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