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ASID New York Metro RE: Design Week 2010

Five days and 100 ways to re-energize and renovate your interior design business

 

Day 1: Imagine University, "The Practice of Interior Design RE -Imagined

Tuesday September 21, Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 West 18th Street, Metropolitan Suite, Second Floor

Imagine University ushers in our Design Week 2010 by offering a new vision and a future-forward approach to the re-making of interior designers' businesses. Imagine University features a full day of presentations, seminars, panels and hands-on workshops that will inform, inspire and equip designers for reshaping and reinvigorating their businesses.

Following Imagine University, on September 22-25, ASID members will be "Taking It to the Streets" for a four-day walk to visit ASID's downtown industry partners, who will present continued programming on-site.

Imagine University Program: "The Practice of Interior Design RE-Imagined"

  • Light Refreshments Served All Day: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Seminars: 10:30 - 11:30 AM; 1:15 - 2:15 PM; 2:30 - 3:30 PM
  • All-Day Walk-In Workshops: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • CEU (2 credit) "The Green Materials Maze": 4:00 - 6:00 PM
  • "Penny Social"Gala: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Schedule subject to revision

Workshop Descriptions

Expert-led breakout sessions below will allow attendees to review cutting-edge technology and see applications and services that will improve their efficiency.

Software Workshop:  Accounting and design software demonstrations. Evaluate what common computer applications are right for your business.

Outsourcing Workshops: Business and design outsourcing services. When outsourcing may be better than staffing in-house.

  • Marc Molinsky, founder, Designer Advantage
  • Nick Raschella, principal, Swan Drafting & Surveying

Efficiency Workshop: Demonstrations and recommendations of tools for designers on-the go-i.e., the handiest-handhelds, organizational tips and tools to up your efficiency.

  • Susan Shapiro, efficiency/technology expert, Bralan Consulting, LLC

Marketing Workshops: To Blog or Not to Blog: Websites That Wow and Work. Learn from the pros how your work and your words can "net" you new customers.

  • Saxon Henry, journalist, author, social media maven and blogger extraordinaire
  • Larissa Kisielewska, Optimum Design and Consulting web maestro
  • Jay Johnson: Founder http://www.design2share.com/, National Home Editor www.examiner.com

Seminar Descriptions

In-depth presentations and programs with audience Q&A.

 

Seminar 1: 10:30 - 11:30 AM

RE-Tool for the Future: Tapping Technology

  • Susan Shapiro, Bralan Consulting LLC: "Technology Simplified"

Trying to solve the toy or tool dilemma? Learn how to evaluate, implement and cut through the sea of technology products. Learn more about Susan at www.bralan-consulting.com.

 

Seminar 2: 1:15 - 2:15 PM

RE-Think the Way You Run Your Business: Back Office Options and Outsourcing

  • Marc Molinsky, founder of www.designeradvantage.com: "Is Virtual Staffing Right for You?"

Facing a future of diminishing resources, how can you accomplish more with less? Learn more about Marc at www.designeradvantage.com.

 

Seminar 3: 2:30 - 3:30 PM

RE-Connect with Your Target Client: 360 Degree Marketing Panel

Where do print, mobile, internet and broadcast fit into your marketing picture? People at the forefront of modern media point the way out of our marketing muddle. Learn more about Krissa at www.traditionalhome.com; more about Jay at www.design2share.com, and more about Saxon on the "Roaming by Design," "Design Commotion," and "Trending with Saxon Henry" blogspots.

 

Keynote and Two-Credit CEU: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

RE- The Green Materials Maze

  • Penny Bonda, FASID, LEED, Sustainable Design expert, Interior Design magazine eco reporter

As one of the foremost leaders in the field, Penny is superbly qualified to lead us through the labyrinth of codes, regulations and greenish overgrowth.

 

"Penny Social" Gala: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Award Ceremony & Cocktail Party: Celebrating and Socializing: "Taking It to the Streets" RE: Design/NY Walk Kickoff

 

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