Architect Cheryl “Dennie” Smith has quite a few qualities that client Charlie Abdi says make her a real go-getter — she’s incredible with business development and relationship-building, and she’s a redhead.
“Her claim to fame is not just being a great architect; she’s an incredible planner,” said Abdi, president and chief executive officer of San Diego-based [...]

Nissan Design Europe (NDE) is looking for talented and passionate individuals, equally at ease in Exterior and Interior Design, to train and develop their design skills alongside our World Class International Design team. There will be a great opportunity for creativity and self expression, whilst working on a rich diversity of projects ranging from Advanced [...]

The highlight of the holiday season on Maiden Lane came on December 14th, when ten Interior Design School students from the Academy of Art University eagerly awaited the announcement of Project Holiday’s winner at world- renowned boutique, Pierre Deux.
Inspired by the popular show “Project Runway”, Pierre Deux gave students two and a half yards of [...]

On February 27 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, the American Society of Interior Designers-Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL) will present Design Summit 2007. The annual, one-day conference, now in its third year, will feature seminars, product showcase, career-building, and education and networking opportunities.
The 2007 keynote speakers are Joan Gaulden, of Education-Works (morning keynote); Colene S. Joiner, of Joiner [...]

A Tasmanian business has beaten companies from around Australia to win an innovation award at the ‘G’day USA’ promotion in New York.
Launceston-based Autech has developed colour selection software which enables people to see what a room would look like painted in a chosen colour scheme.
The company’s prize includes public relations services from a US agency [...]

Patcraft Commercial Carpet is seeking commercial design project entries, due March 15, to its 6th annual Chandler Awards. This year, the carpet manufacturer’s annual competition includes a dance step competition, “Do the Chandler.”
Honoring architectural design and creative excellence for design projects including Patcraft Commercial Carpet, the national Chandler Awards program annually recognizes a Best in [...]

From March 2-4, Miami’s Wolfsonian–FIorida International University will celebrate five individuals and one corporation for their outstanding contributions to architecture, design, and design education with the annual Florida Design Legends awards program.
This year’s winners are: Architect, furniture, and interior designer Florence Knoll Bassett; attorney Dan Paul, currently on the counsel at the Miami law firm [...]

What do all of these products – the Tartan® running track at Stanford University, the brightly colored gDiaper™, Formawall™ exterior building panels at Andrews Air Force Base, Wet Women® Surf Wax, and the new Answer® system workstation – have in common?
They’re all certified as Cradle to Cradleâ„¢ (C2C) products, safe for both human and [...]

Divco Construction Corp.’s new estate home of Mirasol in Palmira Golf & Country Club’s Siena neighborhood in Bonita Springs is a testament to intricate architectural details and exuberant tropical design. Divco’s in-house interior design company, DCC Design Group, appointed and merchandised the home to reflect the Florida country club lifestyle.
Luxurious architectural appointments are found throughout [...]

Behr Browers Architects, Inc is an award winning architectural firm located in Westlake Village, California conveniently located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, only 20 minutes from Malibu. Our well established and growing firm is widely recognized for producing unique architecture and high-end quality design. In addition, our office is at the leading edge of [...]

Amid other shops still under construction, the home furnishings store Studio C by California Design Center opened Dec. 1 in Oro Valley’s Steam Pump Village shopping center.
The new store, at 11085 N. Oracle Road, is named Studio C to distinguish it from the California Design Center on East Fort Lowell Road, said General Manager Amy [...]

If you think of mirrors as just a way to check your outfit on the way out the door, think again. Designers are rediscovering the many decorative uses for this everyday object. “Mirrors have unique properties unlike other design elements,” says Brian Pitman, director of marketing and communications for the Glass Association of North America [...]