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FROM THE 2019-2020 PRESIDENT

DESERT

What a year ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER
this has been!
P O Box 8190
W hen I prepared for the one-year term the President holds with Phoenix AZ 85066
the Arizona North Chapter of ASID, I certainly expected
challenges; but I didn’t expect a pandemic. I was excited 602.569.8916
to have the opportunity to move our profession and this amazing [email protected]
organization forward in this incredible metropolis we call home. www.azn.asid.org
Totally stoked!
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
I still am! If this experience has taught me anything, it’s proved that MONICA SULLIVAN, Allied ASID
when we come together, we do change lives. Time and time again you’ve
shown me that we are a group of resilient, dedicated, passionate design Editorial Staff
professionals who love our industry, love creating beautiful design, and
best of all, value the many beautiful friendships we find along the way. EDITOR
PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID
Pivot.
No matter your feelings on the thought of pivoting, what it really ASSISTANT EDITOR
means, and how it would or did affect your business; you did it. Good CINDY LEWTON, ASID
for you.As a board we knew we had to pivot. Make those changes that
technology demands of all businesses. Shift ever so quickly to continue PROOFREADERS
to bring our members value. However, we did not expect a pandemic. JEWELL BLAIR, Allied ASID
Crazy as it may seem, we started the year focused on crisis management BRENDA EMRICH, Industry Partner Rep
and asking ourselves,“What’s in it (ASID) for our members.” MIRANDA GWILLIAM, Industry Partner Rep
Coincidence of course. But our goal remained unchanged: finding new JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID
ways to bring value to your membership because we value you. DEB RITCHIE, Administrator
I am so proud of your 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Sponsors. F. CHRISTOPHER WEST, Industry Partner Rep
These dedicated volunteers and community leaders have shown up for
you, and for me, time and time again.They thought outside the box, ART DIRECTOR
they’ve pushed the envelope, and they continue to strive for more. LINDA LONGMIRE
However, the work is not done.Your 2020-2021 board and sponsors
have already begun to carry the baton forward and forward we will go. ADVERTISING SALES
My best to each and every one of them and of course, to you. RICK EMRICH, Marketing Rep for
Thank you for entrusting me to lead the Arizona North Chapter
of ASID. ASID Arizona North Chapter
I am forever grateful. 602.540.9281

Cheers, Follow Us On

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Your Incoming Board of Directors

2020-2021

President

PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID

[email protected]

Paddy was born in Virginia and moved to Arizona in high school where she graduated
from Chaparral. Her first degree was an AA in Food Service Administration from Phoenix
College.  She has five adult children and six grandchildren. Paddy continued her education at
The Art Institute earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design with honors in 2011.
She began volunteering for ASID Arizona North chapter in 2012.

In July of 2016, Paddy founded New Beginnings, Helping People Move Forward after
loss.  “I love helping others and I am grateful to have a career in which I do that every day.”

President-Elect

AMY WENGER, Allied ASID

[email protected]

After over 25 years in the finance industry and a partnership with her husband in a business
they had created and built together, it was time for Amy to follow her dream of interior design.
In 2013, she graduated with an AA in Interior Design from Waukesha County Technical
College in Pewaukee,WI. She now works as a Senior Interior Designer at Thoma-Holec
Design, specializing in what she is passionate about, Senior Living Design. ASID involvement
has been a priority for Amy. She was the ASID student chapter president, assisted in several
committees, was the Director-At-Large and the President-Elect for the Wisconsin Chapter of
ASID before her move to Arizona. She looks forward to her role as president-elect!

Finance Director

SUJAYA REDDY, Allied ASID

[email protected]

Sujaya has been in the Informational Technology industry for over sixteen years and decided
to follow her passion in design. She pursued her education in Interior Design and graduated
with an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design from Mesa Community College in 2015.  Her
previous degrees were in BS (Math) and MBA. Prior to that, she worked as assistant designer
with Pulte Homes and decided to start her own business in 2015 actively working on several
remodeling projects. Sujaya served several roles in the Arizona North chapter as Interior
Designer for Hire volunteer and Chair of Emerging Professionals before taking on the position
as Finance Director for 2019-21.  

Director-at-Large/Industry Partner Liaison

LAURA EAGAN, Industry Partner Rep for Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center

[email protected]

After a long and successful kitchen and bath design career in her native New York, Laura

Eagan, CKD, relocated to Arizona. It wasn’t long before Laura took the plunge and opened

Estrella Cabinetry and Design Center in 2015.As a woman-owned business, Laura is also a

licensed contractor in the state of Arizona.

Laura is an active member of the local chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

Additionally, Laura sits on the national advisory board for Kitchen and Bath Business and is an

Industry Partner of American Society of Interior Designers. She is looking forward to her role

as Director-at-Large/Industry Rep Liaison. continued on page 6

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Incoming Board continued from page 5

Communications Director

JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID

[email protected]

Janet was a transplant to the valley nearly thirty years ago with a career focus in the
construction and design industries. She held management positions with prestigious
homebuilders such as Pulte Homes and Shea Homes Trilogy. Her formal education includes
a BS degree in Accounting from Cal Poly-Pomona, and she holds a CPA license with the
State of Arizona. Janet graduated with an AA and three-year professional certificate in Interior
Design from Scottsdale Community College. Janet has parlayed her industry experience,
product knowledge, and business acumen into her current role of three years as Director of
Operations with Alliance Contracting.

Membership Director

CHRISTINE RHODES, Industry Partner Rep Facings of America

[email protected]

Christine began her journey with ASID in 2015 when she joined the AZ North Chapter
as an Industry Partner Representative. Being new to the interior design community, she found
the monthly chapter meetings and events to be both educational and an excellent way to
connect and network with others in the industry. She is excited to join the Board of Directors
2020-2022 as Membership Director and guiding that very same committee where it began
for her! She is looking forward to bringing a quality experience and value to our membership,
building great relationships, and strengthening the presence of ASID in the community.

Student Representative to the Board

MARWAH ASAD, Student ASID

[email protected]

Marwah is an amazing student! She has a BS in computer science engineering, an AAS
in Interior Design, an AAS in Architectural Technology and is currently a student in the
NAU Interior Design BS program. Marwah worked with Facings of America Inc as a Design
Consultant and is currently a Design Project Manager at The Space Bazaar for Italian closet
systems design.

She is longing to share her experiences as a Professional Promise awardee and as a student
rep with other design students to show them how beneficial it is to be an ASID member; for
improving their design skills and establishing new connections for their career after graduation.

Chapter Administrator

DEB RITCHIE

[email protected]

Deb's planned retirement starting Oct 1st has been delayed so the best candidate can join
the chapter after the first of the new year. She joined the chapter as administrator in the fall
of 2013 from the Director at Large/Industry Partner Liaison chair. Deb will continue to work
directly with the board and members focusing on branding, membership growth, volunteerism,
and the upcoming '21 Design Excellence Award entrywindow from Jan – Apr.

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T he impact of design is rapidly changing in our industry/profession… calling for a healthier and
aesthetically pleasing environment. Implementation is best accomplished by one of our
professional ASID Interior Designers trained to embrace quality of life wherever people live,
work, play and heal.

As a result of COVID-19, interior designers and industry partners understand the vital links
between health, environment and healing. If there is one thing COVID-19 has taught us is to
be more empathetic. Let’s not go back to “normal” let’s progress to a new normal where we are
accepting of others and their differences. Let’s empathize Diversity and Inclusion.Where Diversity
and Inclusion are key and where acceptance of others and their differences are paramount. I would
like to create a portfolio of innovative offerings that help our chapter and members generate revenue.
In order to do that I need volunteers to head up chairs so we can implement our goals. I want to call
on our members to actively participate with strategic committees in broader areas to increase our
public relations, media and exposure of the design community. I want to make the appellation great
again,“make it known to the public” … what an ASID designer is…

Anyone can change a room, an ASID designer can change the world.

Paddy

PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID
Arizona North Chapter President

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Build your business. Elevate your career. P aul Tanis, interior designer and
Industry Partner associated with
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design work in Chicago, Paul relocated
to Scottsdale and immediately was
embraced and beloved by the design
community. His presence is missed daily.

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Friends and Colleagues,

W hat strange times we live in right now. Masks are a required accessory, temperatures are taken
by strangers, client meetings are via Zoom and loved ones receive virtual hugs. However,
even with the spread of COVID-19, our industry has been busy and perhaps, more
needed than ever. So many are home, looking at their surroundings and wanting to make them
more functional as well as more beautiful.We designers, while not essential workers, can certainly
help our clients feel less isolated by improving how they live.

Another result of Covid was our inability to gather and celebrate each other at this year’s Design
Excellence Awards. However, the Oscars-like video was wonderful! The committee did an amazing
job of making the awards ceremony so exciting and fun! This issue of the Desert Design Magazine
showcases all the winners.The projects this group of professionals created is amazing! I judge several
of these competitions for other chapters throughout the country during the year and I can say,
without hesitation, that the quality of work coming from the Arizona North chapter is the best
in the country. Your creativity and professionalism are an inspiration to us all! Enjoy this issue and
know we have a lot of great information to share with you in the coming months! Stay well!

Paige

PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID
Editor

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• Keith Stanton,ASID, NCIDQ, CHID, recently celebrated six years with Thoma-Holec Design.As the
Director of Design Development, Keith also chairs the national ASID Adaptive Living Task Force.This task
force studies changes in senior care, adaptive and multigenerational family living, and challenges faced by
nursing homes and long-term care facilities including challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Keith
also was awarded Designer of Distinction at our Design Excellence Awards in August. Be sure to read the article
in this issue!

• Thoma-Holec Design celebrates 14 years of serving the senior living communities nationally
and internationally!

• Est Est, Inc provided the interior design for Gold Nugget Award winner in the category of Best Single
Family Detached Home – 1800-2499 sf. Congratulations to Tony Sutton,Allied ASID and his team!

• Paige Lewis,Allied ASID, of Paige Lewis Designs showcased a remarkable remodel of her own home in
Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. Reflecting both her southern roots and the fabulous indoor/outdoor lifestyle

of Phoenix, the transformation of her 1980s home included reconfigured spaces, emphasized spectacular views,

and comfort.

Your Design Resource • Tony Sutton,Allied ASID, personal
designer to Alice Cooper for the past 30
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• Congratulations to Claire Ownby,ASID of
Ownby Design! Claire took home two Gold
Nugget Awards this summer in the categories
of Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle For A
Home and Best Interior Merchandising of a
Custom or One of a Kind Home.

• Anita Lang,Allied ASID owner of
IMI Design Studio, was featured in
California Home + Design magazine for
a beautiful complete remodel of a 5000 sf
Mediterranean home.

• Angelica Henry, ASID of Angelica Henry
Design is a regional winner in the Luxe
Interiors + Design RED Awards in the
category of Classic/Traditional Interior.
Congrats!

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Grand opening on November 18th!

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Development, presented “Re-Ignite client’s vision and working with was energetic and active
Your Business and Your Life”. them to turn goals into reality participation from members was
The presentation was inspiring to through disciplined coaching, present throughout the seminar.
all of us in attendance who have training and consulting. JW
a vision for a successful future. kept us reeled in with his stories At a time where we are facing
This amazing interactive ZOOM and enthusiasm. We were asked so many challenges, especially our
seminar had each of us thinking to write down our biggest goal own, JW Rayhons brought some
about ourselves and writing down for the year, a set date for our positivity and encouragement to
our thoughts. We were asked goal and what we need to do to our chapter, how we can navigate
about our strengths, goals, what get to that goal. He encouraged through the day-to-day changes
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JULY
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of Modern Luxury and focus on reaching qualified consumers and that we have
Digital presented “How prospects. The more we stay on the option to work with Modern
to Grow Your Brand Through a top of the marketing audience we Luxury Digital to help us reach
Crisis”. Melissa focused on how reach and stay engaged in the those consumers. They provide
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Maximum color Brilliance- unsurpassed color vibrancy and resolution. • Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner, announces the
newest location of Monterrey Tile in Tolleson,AZ –
Restaurant•Hospitality•Hotel•Spa•Fitness Congratulations! Jeff and Lisa Giacomino also received
Industry Partner of the Year at our Design Excellence
800.274.2422 Awards in August. Please read more about Jeff and Lisa in
www.imcraft.com this issue!

• Congratulations to these designers who have been
invited to participate in this year’s ICONIC HAUS Design
Showhouse, Isabel Candelaria,Allied ASID/Nikka
Bochniak, Allied ASID; Angelica Henry, ASID; Amy
Klosterman,Allied ASID/Michelle Jefferson,Allied
ASID; Anita Lang,Allied ASID; Paige Lewis, Allied ASID
and Claire Ownby, ASID.

• Congratulations to 55+TLC Interior Design and Bonnie
J. Lewis,Allied ASID,Associate IIDA, CAPS, for being
awarded Western Region, Residential Universal Design at
the 2020 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. She
joins 79 companies from across the United States who were
also honored. Great job!

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Changing Seasons

A s Autumn approaches and everyone eagerly awaits the return of pumpkin
spice-flavored everything, I am instead, reflecting on our long sunny
days of summer.
Scorching as it was outside, inside, we kicked off the Donuts&Dialogue

Drive-Thru series in May via Zoom, and it has only gathered momentum

thanks to early adopters and the generous support of our industry partners.The

Drive-Thru series has been host to eight unique and dynamic presentations

from a varied list of IP’s, showcasing who they are, what they do, and the

incredible value they bring to the industry as specialists in their respective fields.

Each Drive-Thru presentation has been recorded, so in case you missed one,

you can find them on the ASID Arizona NorthYouTube channel.

This has been an extraordinary year and we have all had to find new ways

to interact and conduct business.The Drive-Thru is just one of the ways

we are staying connected. I’m grateful to have been part of an organization

that has risen to the many challenges we’ve recently faced.The spirit of

cooperation to keep pushing forward when the very nature of doing business

is in flux, is a testament to the unwavering will of our industry partners.Your

generosity inspired our partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank to make a

much-needed contribution to those in need, in your honor. C

It has also been an honor and a privilege to represent you for the last two M

and half years as Director at Large.Thank you, industry partners, for trusting Y

me to uphold your interests to the board, I’m grateful for the opportunity to CM

have advocated on your behalf. MY

CY

LeAnn Fernald CMY
Director-at-Large/Industry Partner Liaison K

NCIDQ Exam ☛
NCIDQ
Study
T he ASID Study Group for the fall 2020 NCIDQ
exam is in full swing! Interior designers have been Group
meeting weekly on Monday evenings since July to
review the study material and prepare for the upcoming exams.

Participants have signed up to sit for the FX, PX and Practicum portions of

the exam to be administered in October and November of this year.

Becoming an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer is part of becoming

a distinguished and competent designer. The certification provides

recognition as an experienced and skillful professional. The members of

the current study group are working together to support each other in their

study efforts and to share insight into the material covered by the exam.

Every member of the group brings their own special expertise to share with

the group. We wish all of the members much success with the completion

of the exam and hope that ASID has helped them to achieve this level of

expertise in their professional career.

Good luck to you all on the upcoming exam!

Susan Nicholson, ASID, NCIDQ
NCIDQ Program Chair

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CHAPTER NEWS

Restoring Dignity
and Giving Back

Giving back takes on new meaning when
those that give are the same individuals
who have already given the ultimate
sacrifice; putting their lives on the line for the freedoms
we all enjoy.The passion to help homeless veterans restore
their dignity, pride, and honor, became reality in 2011 when
Project Veterans Pride founded the James Walton Home, a
transitional housing facility where homeless veterans could
receive psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery services, and
job training they need to find viable work and housing.

Our chapter and students embarked on the second
phase of this journey to help homeless veterans find their way back to productive lives. From the student
charette, planning and presentations, to the installation of the community spaces at the JAMES WALTON

HOME, we are in full
swing thanks to the
generosity of our chapter
and community members.

We look forward to
sharing the power of design
and how the Arizona
North Chapter of ASID
membership impacts lives in
the months ahead.

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I nterior Designer for Hire 2021 To learn
more and to
T his is a call for designers to volunteer for our signature program, the receive the
INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR HIRE (IDFH) in 2021.  Year after year this registration
program has continued to grow, and we look forward to the seasons ahead. link
IDFH has helped many designers build their businesses over the years and we have
touched countless lives, bringing them stunning designs and functional spaces. call
Profits from IDFH are earmarked annually for student scholarships and educational 602-569-8916 or
programs, including funding of chapter community efforts. Designers benefit in
establishing a new client base by volunteering for one or two-hour consultations. email 
This program helps encourage the public who have never used a designer to test [email protected]
the waters with a small budget and get professional advice.The continued growth Deb Ritchie 
of this program is dependent on current and future volunteers.

Please help out in any way you can >>>

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volunteer
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For more
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reach out to
[email protected]

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CHAPTER NEWS

MEMBERS • Karrie Pierson, Student ASID • K eva Brianne Walker,
Student ASID
NEW AND • River Schuler, Student ASID
RETURNING • Karyne Sweeney, Student ASID
• Keeley Smith, Student ASID
• Helen Starley Norton, ASID ARE YOU GETTING
• M egan Rachel Stoke, THE MOST
• M egan Behrens, Student ASID OUT OF YOUR
Educator Partner ASID MEMBERSHIP?
• C harly Nicole Tiffany,
• Kathleen Marie Southworth, Student ASID To find out exactly what
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• C hrisanne Madison Tirres, go to our website:
• Jamie Niccole Wigner, Student ASID
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• Meghan Catherine Tuohy,
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Miami, and Los Angeles. Simply looking at the work that comes out of the ASID members
here in Arizona, you’d be very mistaken.The Design Excellence Award winners of this year and
year’s past, could easily rival any other city coast to coast.

Winning a Design Excellence Award from ASID is a badge of honor that can be worn
proudly and help you grow your
business if you use it wisely.We
at Modern Luxury Media are
honored to be the Media Partner
of this thriving chapter and look
forward to more events together
(when we’re able) where we can
exchange ideas, network, and learn
from each other.As JFK said,“a
rising tide, lifts all boats”, and this
chapter is a tide that keeps rising -
ironic, since we live in the desert.
Congratulations again to all
the 2020 Design Excellence
Award Winners.You are all truly
inspiring!

225 West Baseline Rd. 480.507.7966
Gilbert, Arizona 85233
Monterrey Tile.com

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With 790 interior designers, 207 Industry Partners, and 143 student members, the
Arizona North Chapter of ASID is one of the largest ASID Chapters in the country.
It represents some of the most influential and trend-setting interior designers in the
United States whose every decision makes, in one way or another, your quality of life
better. The following pages represent some of the incredible members and partners.

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ALYSHAAN FINE RUGS

T he principals of Alyshaan Fine Rugs have been in the fine rugs business for three generations. It all started in
1969 with Mr.Aslam manufacturing and exporting handmade rugs from Pakistan. In 1979, his son, Saeed Aslam,
migrated to the US and opened a showroom in Albuquerque.They expanded into other markets including
Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Saeed moved to Scottsdale in 2001 and started Silk Route Fine Rugs.About 12
years ago Saeed expanded and moved to the Scottsdale Design Center and re-named the business,Alyshaan
Fine Rugs, now the largest fine rugs business in Arizona. Saeed’s son Sammy joined the family firm and is now
primarily running the show.
The Aslams have built their business on a simple and honest business concept of no sales or gimmicks,
offering clients fair prices every day.These policies are the biggest reason for their success.
Alyshaan has very friendly, experienced staff who enjoy helping customers make an informed decision. One
visit to Alyshaan and you will feel very educated about handcrafted rugs.All this, combined with magnificent
quality, impeccable customer service, friendly knowledgeable staff, FREE in-home showing, over 5000 rugs in
stock, and a “Best in the Industry” guarantee on material and workmanship, has made Alyshaan a leader in the
fine rugs industry and the best source for fine rugs in Arizona.
Over the years,Alyshaan has received many awards and testimonials and they have the highest rate of
repeat customers in the industry.Alyshaan is also an environmentally friendly company operating with a social
conscience, treating their weavers, vendors, employees, and clients with respect.Alyshaan also supports local and
international charities.

MONOGRAM

M onogram is represented locally by Deron Rensen. Deron has been in the appliance
industry for over 15 years bringing an extensive luxury appliance background to
Monogram when he joined in 2018. Since then, he has cultivated many strong
relationships with resellers, builders and design professionals.
Monogram Appliances launched two new collections in 2020, the Statement
Collection and the Minimalist Collection. They engineer steel to move as if it is weightless and create features
that feel anything but ordinary.They select materials that perform and add a luxurious presence.At Monogram,
it’s not just one detail, it’s many.When you put them all together, you create appliances that look, feel and
perform as if they were designed perfectly for you.
Monogram sources the highest quality materials for their appliances. From the commercial-grade stainless
steel for their refrigerators to the un-scratchable sapphire glass on their cooktop and range knobs, they are
inspired by many industries. Monogram's designs incorporate leading-edge materials used by high-end
automotive and aeronautics companies to ensure their appliances bring lasting beauty and quality to your
luxury kitchen.
Every Monogram appliance provides the same experience in your kitchen as it does with their chefs. Chefs
in their design centers educate and inform consumers and salespeople through demonstrations on their actual
products. From their industry-exclusive hearth oven ventilation system that filters and cleans the air, to their
chain-driven French oven doors that can be opened with one hand, Monogram's products exceed the highest
levels of theirexperts’ expectations—and yours.

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ARIZONA FIREPLACES

A rizona Fireplaces – a contradiction of sorts! “Fire” products selling in one of the
hottest, driest states in the nation. A family-owned and operated business named
by the Phoenix Business Journal as the 28th Largest Phoenix-Area Family-Owned Companies and listed by
the INC5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. In 1980, Don Richardson, founder &
CEO along with his wife, Debbie, created one of the most successful businesses in the state.To this day, the
company sells hearth products to the entire southwest and is an online fulfillment center for the largest
retailers in the industry.

Don’s journey began selling gun nails, staples and framing hardware to contractors. He revolutionized the
use of nail guns by initiating a standardized angle that is still used today.An entrepreneur, Don realized he could
sell more products during the framing phase. Close ties with top builders, and the natural progression of house
framing and fireplace installation occurring simultaneously, created a natural fit that evolved Arizona Fasteners
into Arizona Fireplaces.

Arizona Fireplaces touts two state-of-the-art showrooms built with designers, builders and their clients in
mind.An engaging “live burn” view of the most current fireplace products available anywhere in the US include
traditional options with gas logs, large linear looks with TV’s mounted above and even the sleek innovative
beauty of Modern Flames electric options. Fireplaces, BBQs, accessories and a sales team and customer care
department that are knowledgeable about their products rate second to none!

In these last 40 years, Don has continued to evolve the business as an industry leader. Even here in the hot,
parched desert,“fire” for comfort and beauty has found its niche. People who know Don will tell you even at
65 he’s a hardworking humble guy. He still comes to work every day where he can be found in his office, on the
sales floor or even driving the forklift in the warehouse-which terrorizes everyone!

DOOR48

T ommy Mello started A1 Garage Door Service in 2007 after painting garage
doors for a large competitor. He has ambitions to become the largest garage
door service provider in North America.  Tommy has built many long-lasting
relationships with clients due to his unrelenting drive, energy and charisma, and
has a true passion for delivering “Amazing Customer Experiences”.  A1 has been
honored as a three-time winner of the Inc 5000 and last year was an Arizona
Corporate Excellence award winner for being one of the fastest growing and
largest privately held companies in Arizona. 

In 2015,Tommy started a custom door division of A1 called Door48 which crafts hand-made wood and
steel overlay garage doors.  These doors can be seen throughout the valley in the most prestigious and upscale
neighborhoods as well as throughout the country.They add a unique and beautiful look to any home, while
instantly increasing curb appeal.  Tommy likes to say the garage door is the “smile of your home”.  At Door48, if
you can dream it, they can build it. 

Recently, they have started seeing designers incorporate their products in living rooms, kitchens, backyards
and other places to add architectural design, character, and function to other areas of the home.  Tommy’s
mission is to create raving fans and he loves helping others achieve their dreams and success through his weekly
Home Service Expert Podcast which mentors other entrepreneurs grow their companies.

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Ta b a r k a
Studio

I n January of 2018, Michele Hartley listened to her inner voice and refocused her passion
for hard surfaces. In doing so, she found herself sipping coffee with the owners of the
locally owned tile studio, TABARKA, and pondering how life delivers us to where we
need to be.

For Michele, it was a journey with a BA in Interior Design from Florida State University,
followed by fifteen years in high-end residential design.Then came a leap of faith to the
other side of the industry-product representation. In 2004, Michele joined Waterworks and
began her career assisting designers and homeowners in creating their visions with premium
products. Her design experience provided her with a respectful understanding of a designer’s
needs while being empathetic to the often-under-appreciated skills required of designers
to achieve high expectations.This perspective combined with her passionate love affair for
artisanal products proved to be a winning combination.After more than a decade in product
assortments, she knew it was time to focus solely on her favorite-surfaces!

Tabarka Studio manufactures their own thoughtfully curated collections of hand-
painted terracotta, cements and
wood parquet in Scottsdale. Bespoke
and timeless, these materials work
together harmoniously to inspire
the creation of a captivating project.
Unite these products with the energy,
dedication, integrity and knowledge
that Michele provides, and the end
result is proven to be one you will
seek out again and again.

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Pindler

T hese have been some interesting times, to say the least, and the past several
months have been demanding on individuals as well as businesses.The challenges
and uncertainties of the COVID-19 outbreak really helped us solidify what
PINDLER is all about — supporting our amazing customers while taking care of our
exceptional team members. Our number one goal, a cornerstone of our success, is to
provide legendary service to our customers, no matter what. Even in these changing
and unpredictable times, that focus remains the same.We are also very proud of our
ongoing commitment to bringing the design world an amazing array of beautiful
fabrics.Through our outstanding service and gorgeous fabrics, we give our customers
the resources to bring their visions to life.

Above left: Laurie Friedman, Pindler Outside Rep;
Jodi Watters, Arizona Showroom Manager;
Hannah Lane, Arizona Showroom Assistant

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REVEAL

AWARDSDESIGN EXCELLENCE 2020

The show THANK
must go on!
YOU!
A s has been a long-standing tradition, A special shout out to
the Arizona North Chapter of the Design Excellence
the American Society of Interior Awards 2020
Designers hosts the Design Excellence Awards Presenters:

and subsequent gala. Both residential and CHRIS MANSHIP
Manship Builders
commercial designers look forward to entering,
ERIK B. PETERSON, AIA, NCARB
hearing their name called and walking up onto PHX Architecture

Susan Solliday, Allied ASID the stage at the annual gala. How could we Our lovely Mistress of Ceremonies
Outgoing President disappoint, the show must go on! and

On behalf of myself, the board, and all our Red-Carpet Diva

members, I want to thank our entrants, judges, and awards and video team SUSAN SOLLIDAY, Allied ASID
LuxePros
for playing their part in unmasking the excellence of the award season.Your and

creativity, cooperation, and good nature made this year’s event fun, different, JENNIFER BIFFER, ASID
Luxe Client Group
and incredibly memorable.
WENDY CRACCHIOLO
Left to right: Kristin Scholten, Industry Partner Rep, Paddy Rasmussen, Allied ASID Plush Moving & Installation
(incoming president); Susan Solliday, Allied ASID (outgoing president); Jennifer Biffer,
ASID; and Wendy Cracchiolo To
CHRISTINE RHODES,
24 Industry Partner Rep,

Facings of America
and

PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID
for their behind scenes tenacity

and unending support.

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VIDEOGRAPHER AND >
PRODUCTION

RECOGNITION A big thank you to MATT EVANS, StoryTeller Films, for generously

devoting his time and talents to our Awards presentation this year! Without

his expertise and patience, it would not have been possible.We are forever

grateful for your dedication to the chapter and the design community!

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DIAMOND
SPONSOR
RECOGNITION >>>

Diamond Sponsor,
SAEED ASLAM of
Alyshaan Fine Rugs,
we appreciate and
are honored by your
continued support of
our chapter. Thank you
for your generosity and
willingness to go with
the flow.

DESIGNER OF DISTINCTION INDUSTRY PARTNER AWARD >>>
AWARD >>>
The Industry Partner of the Year Award recognizes an
The Designer of Distinction Award is bestowed
on an ASID professional member who individual affiliated with an industry partner business
exemplifies a commitment to the profession
as demonstrated by a significant body of work who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the
representing excellence in interior design. This
award celebrates attention to social concerns chapter, has been a prominent volunteer in our chapter’s
within the interior design profession and the
expression of creative, innovative concepts activities, as well as graciously extends their expertise and
that have advanced the profession and helped
transform lives. knowledge within the community through design-related

This year’s Designer of Distinction recipient is activities or projects.
KEITH STANTON, ASID, NCIDQ, CHID, Past
President of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID, This year’s recipient for Industry Partner of the Year is two
and Director of Design Development at Thoma- people. JEFFREY BENNETT and LISA GIACOMINO, both
Holec Design. Architectural & Design Representatives at Monterrey Tile. Jeffrey
and Lisa have each gone above and beyond for the Arizona North
Keith is a recognized expert for his work in senior Chapter of ASID, the interior design students, and our design
living and long-term care and is one of only 12 community. Most notably they were instrumental in a $6,000
certified healthcare interior designers in the United student scholarship award helping many of our most deserving
States. Keith was recently appointed the chair of of students across all campuses. Lisa serves on the board as its
ASID’s Adaptive Living Task Force.The task force is Emerging Professionals Chair helping interior designers in their
studying design and construction issues related to the first five years of business.

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REVEAL THANK Pictured from left to right: Darwin Lawson, JWH Home Manager; Christeen Verchot, RN, PhD,
YOU!!!President-Project Veterans Pride, Executive Director-James Walton Home; Chris Lobeck, Special
will go down Deliveries. Pictured behind them is Army Lt. Col. James J. Walton, the cousin of the home’s
in history as a night financial donor. Walton was 41 years old when he died in Afghanistan in 2008.

to remember QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD >>>
in more ways
The Quality of Life Award celebrates an individual or institution for having
than one... significantly contributed to improving the lives of others through design-
but especially as a related activities or projects that transform lives.

night filled with This year’s Quality of Life Award goes to Project Veterans Pride. Embodying
the true spirit of giving. Project Veterans Pride is a 501(c)3 organization that
inspiring provides transitional housing and resources to homeless veterans so they
can get back their honor, dignity, and pride.
COMMUNITY
THE JAMES WALTON HOME, the residential facility operated by Project Veterans
excellent DESIGN Pride, was the design problem for the Student Charette project and the charity project
and for our chapter.

amazing TALENT The completed project will be introduced in late September.Thank you to all our
members who have contributed their time and talents to make a positive impact on
MEDIA SPONSOR the community.
RECOGNITION >>>
To all who worked to make this year’s ASID
This year we recognize
MICHAEL ZIVYAK, Market Arizona North Chapter Design Excellence
President and Group Publisher,
and LAUREN STURMAN, Awards 2020 a wonderful success! And to all
Associate Publisher, of Modern
Luxury Scottsdale and Modern the hardworking volunteers! We couldn’t have
Luxury Interiors Scottsdale.
Although we have just begun done it without you!
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up as a strong advocate of the 27 l D E S E R T D E S I G N fall 2020
chapter and of the interior
design community.We look
forward to all that has yet to
unfold as we grow the value of
the ASID brand and showcase
our members.

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Public or Educational Facility • Valerie Borden, Allied ASID • Chimera Interior Design • Photographer: Paul Markow

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BEST OF SHOW RESIDENTIAL 2200

Residence Over 6000SF • Anita Lang, Allied ASID • IMI Design • Photographer: Werner Segarra
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RESIDENTIAL

BEST OFRES/COM
THE BESTINDUSTRY PARTNER
COMMERCIAL

Bathroom

■ 1st Place
CLAIRE OWNBY, ASID
Co-designer:
KALYSHA MANZO, Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn

■ 2nd Place
ANGELICA HENRY, ASID
Angelica Henry Design
Photographers:

2 Jason Roehner & Dan Ryan
■ 3rd Place
AMY KLOSTERMAN, Allied ASID
Co-designer:
MICHELLE JEFFERSON, ASID
ab design elements
Photographer: Laura Moss

■ Honorable Mention
ISABEL DELLINGER CANDELARIA,
Allied ASID
Co-designer: NIKKA BOCHNIAK,
Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer

3

1

HM

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RESIDENTIAL 2 2200
3
Kitchen 1
HM
■ 1st Place
Claire Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Kalysha Manzo,
Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn

■ 2nd place
Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID
Co-designer:
Michelle Jefferson, ASID
ab design elements
Photographer: Laura Moss

■ 3rd Place
Sandy Black, Allied ASID
Sandy Black Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler

■ Honorable Mention
Isabel Dellinger Candelaria,
Allied ASID
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak,
Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer

Model Space 1

■ 1st Place
Katherine Mueller, ASID
CeTerra Accents & Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler

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2200 2 RESIDENTIAL
3
1 Residence
1 HM 3500 to
6000SF
2
3 1st Place
■ Anita Lang, Allied ASID
HM Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Design
32 Photographer: Karyn Millet

■ 2nd Place
Isabel Dellinger Candelaria,
Allied ASID
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak,
Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Rick Brazil

■ 3rd Place
Mary Meinz, ASID
Co-designer: Gina DeCosse,
Allied ASID
MARY MEINZ DESIGN
Photographer: Scott Sandler

■ Honorable Mention
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre,
Allied ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx

Residence Over
6000SF

■ 1st Place
Anita Lang, Allied ASID
IMI Design
Photographer: Werner Segarra

■ 2nd Place
Claire Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Kalysha Manzo,
Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn

■ 3rd Place
Claire Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Dee Radziunaite,
Allied ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Jeff Zaruba

■ Honorable Mention
Mary Marsh, Allied ASID
DM Interior Designs
Photographer: Stephen Denton

RESIDENTIAL 2 2200
3
Residence Under 1
3500SF HM
1
■ 1st Place 2
Ernesto Garcia, ASID
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design
Photographer: Alex Rentzis
■ 2nd Place
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre, ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
■ 3rd Place
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
Jay B Designs
Photographer: Chase Kunkle
■ Honorable Mention
Edith Bojorquez, Allied ASID
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Photographer: Chad Ulam

3

HM

Singular Space 3

■ 1st Place ■ 3rd Place TIE
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID Sandy Black, Allied ASID
Alex Aguirre, Allied ASID Sandy Black Interiors
Dettaglio Interior Design Photographer: Scott Sandler
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
■ Anita Lang, Allied ASID
■ 2nd Place IMI Design
Angelica Henry, ASID Photographer: Werner Segarra
Angelica Henry Design
Photographer: ■ Honorable Mention
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc Anita Lang, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Interior Design
Photographer: Karyn Millet

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1 3 Special Function
2 Space
HM
1 ■ 1st Place
2 Anita Lang, Allied ASID
3 Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Design
HM Photographer: Karyn Millet
■ 2nd Place
34 Katherine Mueller, ASID
CeTerra Accents & Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler
■ 3rd Place
Mary Marsh, Allied ASID
DM Interior Designs
Photographer: Stephen Denton
■ Honorable Mention
Sandy Black, Allied ASID
Sandy Black Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler

Total Remodel

■ 1st Place
Stephanie Larsen, Allied ASID
Stephanie Larsen Interiors
Photographer: Steven Thompson
■ 2nd Place
Angelica Henry, ASID
Angelica Henry Design
Photographer: Dan Ryan
■ 3rd Place
Stephanie Larsen, Allied ASID
Stephanie Larsen Interiors
Photographer: Steven Thompson
■ Honorable Mention
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre,
Allied ASID
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx

COMMERCIAL 2 2200

Business Office 1
Over 5000SF

■ 1st Place
Brian Cox, Allied ASID
Cox-James Architects
Photographer: Steve Burger
■ 2nd Place
Emily Marek, Allied ASID
Emmy Couture Designs
Photographer:
Pearl Blossom Photography

Business Office 1
under 5000SF

■ 1st Place
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre,
Allied ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx

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1 3 Healthcare
Facility
1 3
2 ■ 1st Place
HM LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi,
36 Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc

Hospitality
Facility

■ 1st Place
Jose Martinez, ASID
Form Design Studio
Photographer: Jose Martinez
■ 2nd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ 3rd Place TIE
Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: QingMeng Yao-Lamb,
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 3rd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ Honorable Mention
Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID
Est Est
Photographer: Alex Rentzis

COMMERCIAL 2200

2 1

Public or
Educational
Facility

■ 1st Place
Valerie Borden, Allied ASID
Chimera Interior Design
Photographer: Paul Markow

■ 2nd Place
Isabel Dellinger Candelaria,
Allied ASID
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak,
Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer

Retail Space 2 1

■ 1st Place 37 l D E S E R T D E S I G N fall 2020
Joi Prater, Allied ASID
Joi Prater Interiors
Photographer: Everardo Keeme

■ 2nd Place
Esther Boivin, Allied ASID
Esther Boivin Interiors
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx

2200 2 COMMERCIAL
3
1 Senior Living
1 2 Community
2
■ 1st Place
38 Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi,
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Michael Baxter
■ 2nd Place
LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi,
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 3rd Place
Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi,
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Michael Baxter

Singular or
Special Function
Space

■ 1st Place
LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi,
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 2nd Place TIE
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ 2nd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie

INDUSTRY PARTNERS 2200

Commissioned/ 1
Collaborative 1

■ 1st Place
Saeed Aslam,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designers: Sameer Aslam &
Monica Tiffee
Alyshaan Fine Rugs
Photographer: Sameer Aslam

Furniture/ 2
Millwork
3
■ 1st Place
Laura Eagan, HM
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Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

■ 2nd Place
Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

■ 3rd Place
Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

■ Honorable Mention
Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

2200 2 INDUSTRY PARTNERS
3
1 Permanent
1 HM Fixture

1 2 ■ 1st Place TIE
3 Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
HM Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
40 Photographer: William Lewis

■ Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

■ 2nd Place
Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

■ 3rd Place
Lisa Giacomino,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett
Monterrey Tile
Photographer: Debra Falco

■ Honorable Mention
Laura Eagan,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

Rugs/Tile/
Textiles

■ 1st Place
Saeed Aslam,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Sameer Aslam
Alyshaan Fine Rugs
Photographer: Sameer Aslam

■ 2nd Place
Saeed Aslam,
Industry Partner of ASID
Co-designers: Sameer Aslam
& Monica Tiffee
Alyshaan Fine Rugs
Photographer: Sameer Aslam

■ 3rd Place
Lisa Giacomino,
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett
Monterrey Tile
Photographer: Debra Falco

■ Honorable Mention
Lisa Giacomino,
Industry Partner of ASID
Co-designer: Jeffrey Bennett
Monterrey Tile
Photographer: Debra Falco

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL 2200

2 1

Universal Design/
Aging in Place

■ 1st Place
Cathy Kominsky, Allied ASID
Cathy Kominsky Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler

■ 2nd Place
Cindy Lewton, ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis

Element 1

■ 1st Place
Sujaya Reddy, Allied ASID
7 Dimensions
Photographer: Virtuance LLC

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1 2 Emerging
1 3 Professional

HM ■ 1st Place
Camille Self, Allied ASID
2 Camille Self Designs
Photographer: Denise Rufer

■ 2nd Place
Sujaya Reddy, Allied ASID
7 Dimensions
Photographer: Virtuance, LLC

■ 3rd Place
Sujaya Reddy, Allied ASID
7 Dimensions
Photographer: Virtuance, LLC

■ Honorable Mention
Camille Self, Allied ASID
Camille Self Designs
Photographer: Denise Rufer

Fixtures

■ 1st Place
Anita Lang, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Design
Photographer: Karyn Millet

■ 2nd Place
Sandy Black, Allied ASID
Sandy Black Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler

■ 3rd Place
Anita Lang, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Design
Photographer: Karyn Millet

■ Honorable Mention
Esther Boivin, Allied ASID
Esther Boivin Interiors
Photographer: Michael Duerinck

3

HM

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RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL 2200

Furniture 2 1
3 1
■ 1st Place
Adrienne Hart, Allied ASID HM
ModaScapes Interior Design
Photographer: Augusto Herrara

■ 2nd Place
Angelica Henry, ASID
Angelica Henry Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc

■ 3rd Place
Clair Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Kalysha Manzo,
Associate ASID
Photographer: Dino Tonn

■ Honorable Mention:
Paige Lewis, Allied ASID
Paige Lewis Designs
Photographer:
Reflecting Walls Photography
& Media, Austin Dubois

Outdoor Living 2
Space
3
■ 1st Place
CLAIRE OWNBY, ASID HM
Co-designer: KALYSHA MANZO, 43 l D E S E R T D E S I G N fall 2020
Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn

■ 2nd Place
AMY KLOSTERMAN, Allied ASID
Co-designer:
MICHELLE JEFFERSON, ASID
ab design elements
Photographer: Jack London

■ 3rd Place
CHRIS JOVANELLY, Allied ASID
Est Est
Photographer: Alex Rentzis

■ Honorable Mention
CLAIRE OWNBY, ASID
Co-designer: DEE RADZIUNAITE,
Allied ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Jeff Zaruba

THANK YOU! ■ Terry Amerine, Industry Partner ■ Alex Deehan ■ Candace Hazar
TO ALL OF THE 2019-2020 VOLUNTEERS Rep for The Art Department ■ Angelica Henry, ASID
■ Mariam Desroches ■ Susan Hersker, Allied ASID
■ Marwah Asad, Student ASID ■ Debra May Himes, ASID
■ Beth Donlan, Allied ASID ■ LuAnn Holec, FASID
■ Saeed Aslam, Industry Partner ■ Axie Hoover
Rep for Alyshaan Fine Rugs ■ Debby Duke, Allied ASID ■ Todd Houston
■ Janet Jackson, Allied ASID
■ Lussi Baumgartner, Allied ASID ■ Laura Eagan, Industry Partner ■ M ichael Jackson, Industry Partner
Rep for Estrella Cabinetry &
■ Kristina Bedoe, Industry Partner Kitchen Design Rep for Hinkley Lighting Factory
Rep for Expressions Home Gallery ■ Michelle Jefferson, ASID
■ Brenda Emrich, Industry Partner ■ Jeffrey Jensen
■ J effrey Bennett, Industry Partner Rep for Salt Creek Furniture ■ Tamara Johnson, Allied ASID
Rep for Monterrey Tile ■ William Johnston
■ R ick Emrich, ASID Marketing ■ Ashtyn Jones, Student ASID
■ Linda Benson, Allied ASID Representative ■ Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID
■ Don Judd
■ Laurent Bernard, Industry Partner ■ Debora English, Allied ASID ■ Kelsey Kacerek, Allied ASID
Rep for Interior Essentials ■ Johnna Kamanchuk, Industry
■ Meghan Enouen, Student ASID
■ Nina Berry Partner Rep for Interior Essentials
■ Mark & Beth Erwin, Industry ■ Barb Kaplan, Allied ASID
■ Lynne Beyer, Allied ASID Partner Reps, Pacific Furniture ■ Deborah Kennedy, Industry

■ J ennifer Biffer, ASID ■ Kimberly Evans Partner Rep for Circa Lighting
■ Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID
■ Deb Binderman, Student ASID ■ Matt Evans, Industry Partner Rep ■ J ay Klosterman, Industry Partner
for StoryTeller Films
■ Jewell Blair, Allied ASID Rep for Monogram
■ Tabitha Evans, Allied ASID ■ Jeanette Knudsen, Allied ASID
■ Esther Boivin, Allied ASID ■ Cathy Kominsky, Allied ASID
■ Leann Fernald, Industry Partner ■ Shanan Kravit, Industry Partner
■ Ellen Bosco, Industry Partner Rep Rep for Ornamentation
for Kravet Rep for Atmosphere
■ Charles Foley Commercial Interiors
■ D enise Bowser, Industry Partner ■ J oe Landers, Industry Partner Rep
Rep for Daltile ■ Cindy Foudy, Industry Partner for Daltile
Rep for Cactus Stone & Tile ■ Victoria Larson, Industry Partner
■ Dylan Brabec Rep for Interior Essentials
■ Christopher Frederick, Industry ■ S helly Lester, Industry Partner
■ E ileen Burick, Industry Partner Partner Rep for Organic Looms Rep for Underfoot
Rep for Burick Design ■ Bonnie Lewis, Allied ASID
■ Patricia Frisoni, Industry Partner ■ Paige Lewis, Allied ASID
■ C her Burgos Rep for Pella Windows & Doors ■ Cindy Lewton, ASID
Mountain West ■ Erin Linstrom, Allied ASID
■ N icole Burke, Industry Partner ■ Chris Lobeck, Industry Partner
Rep for Solstice Stone ■ Crystal Fritz, Industry Partner Rep Rep for Special Deliveries
for Kravet ■ Kim Luyckx, ASID
■ E d Cameron, Industry Partner Rep ■ Christopher Manship
for Salt Creek Furniture ■ Jan Fry ■ Mary Marsh, Allied ASID
■ C arolyn Marshall, Allied ASID
■ C ecelia Carson, Industry Partner ■ Lisa Giacomino, Industry Partner
Rep for Circa Lighting Rep for Monterrey Tile

■ Robyn Carter ■ Esther Gonzalez, ASID/Industry
Partner Rep for Italian Design
■ Marsha Cates, Industry Partner Concepts
Rep for Waterworks
■ Scott & Miranda Gwilliam,
■ Laurie Clark, Industry Partner Rep Industry Partner Rep for Rug Worx
for Sherwin-Williams
■ Meghan Haggard
■ L exi Clark
■ Elliott Halem, Industry Partner
■ Martha Clark-Benoit, Allied ASID Rep for Kravet

■ Valory Covello, Allied ASID ■ Bahana Harake, Student ASID

■ Kimberly Cox, Allied ASID ■ Adrienne Hart, Allied ASID

■ Wendy Cracchiolo ■ G ary Hart

■ V anessa Dahm, Industry Partner ■ M ichele Hartley, Industry Partner
Rep for Jenn Air Rep for Tabarka Studio

■ Molly Dalton ■ D eborah Hattoy, Allied ASID

■ D aphne Davis ■ Josh Hawk, Industry Partner Rep
for Contract Millwork
■ J eff Davis, Industry Partner Rep
for David Editions

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■ Nefi Martinez ■ Jenny Slingerland, Allied ASID ■ Richard Van Gilse, Industry Partner Rep for
■ Lynne McCarthy, ASID ■ Jeremy Smith, Industry Partner Rep for Facings of America
■ B randon McHone, Industry Partner Rep for
Central AZ Supply ■ K imberlee & Bryan Watt, Industry Partner
AZ Wholesale Supply ■ Teri Smithers, Allied ASID Rep for Watt Integration
■ Mary Meinz, ASID ■ Susan Solliday, Allied ASID
■ Rafal Nalej ■ Arik Spaulding, Allied ASID ■ Amy Wenger, Allied ASID
■ Nancy Nease, Industry Partner Rep for ■ Keith Stanton, ASID
■ C hristine Sterling, Industry Partner Rep for ■ F Christopher West, Industry Partner Rep
Fiber-Seal Systems for Organic Looms
■ Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID Image Craft
■ Palmira Patino, Allied ASID ■ A my Strang, Allied ASID ■ R odrigo & Diana Vela, Industry Partner Rep
■ Erik Peterson ■ L auren Sturman, Industry Partner Rep for for Italian Design Concepts
■ Phoenix Lions Club
■ Joi Prater, Allied ASID Modern Luxury Scottsdale ■ J essica York, Allied ASID
■ Paula Quan, Industry Partner Rep for ■ Monica Sullivan, Allied ASID
■ D iane Swenson, Allied ASID ■ S hahlla Zahedi, Allied ASID
Toto/Brizo ■ Normalinda Sydney, ASID
■ Dede Radford, Allied ASID/Industry Partner ■ Leah Tuttleman, Allied ASID

for Dunn Edwards
■ James Rasmussen
■ P addy Rasmussen, Allied ASID
■ T racy Rattner, Industry Partner Rep for

Monterrey Tile
■ S ujaya Reddy, Allied ASID
■ D eron Rensen, Industry Partner Rep

for Monogram
■ Christine Rhodes, Industry Partner Rep

Facings of America
■ Gina Richmann, Allied ASID
■ S tephanie Ritscher, ASID
■ Fathima Rasha Rizwan, Student ASID
■ JW Rayhons
■ S am Reyes
■ J ohn Roark, Industry Partner Rep for

Phoenix Home & Garden
■ Karen Romersa, Industry Partner Rep for

Your Source
■ S uzanne Rugg, Associate ASID
■ M elissa Sadowski, Student ASID
■ Samantha Sadowy, Allied ASID
■ Debbie Samartzis, ASID
■ Kameran Schaffner, Allied ASID
■ K im Schapiro, Allied ASID
■ Kristen Scholten, Industry Partner Rep for

Pella Windows & Doors Mountain West
■ Keira Schultz, Allied ASID
■ Camille Self, Allied ASID
■ Kim Shaw, Allied ASID
■ Rachel Simmons, ASID

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WE SINCERELY MEAN IT!

You're
the

THANK YOU!BEST

• DIAMOND • • BRONZE • • BRONZE •

Alyshaan Ardy's Gallery of Window Coverings
Saeed Aslam Kelli Enriquez
480-607-4955 • [email protected]
602 276-2232 • [email protected]
• MEDIA •
SPONSOR • BRONZE •

Modern Luxury Scottsdale/Interiors Arizona Tile Daltile
Lauren Sturman Roland Arnold Denise Bowser
480-893-9393 • [email protected] 480 443-1057 • [email protected]
209-642-3857 • [email protected]
• BRONZE • • BRONZE •
• S I LV E R •

California Closets Central Arizona Supply Emser Tile
Janet Hutchinson Jeremy Smith Bill Trocki
623 434-8888 • [email protected] 602 263-8453 • [email protected]
602 943-3488 • [email protected]
• S I LV E R • • BRONZE •
• BRONZE •

Expressions Home Gallery Dacor Ferguson
Kristina Bedoe Cortney Winger Nicole Levy
602-515-6341 • [email protected] 602 300-6407 • [email protected]
480 219-4442 • [email protected]
• BRONZE • • BRONZE •
• S I LV E R •

Monogram Door48 La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings
Deron Rensen Tommy Mello Jennifer Chandos
480 297-3552 • [email protected] 480 430-1573 • [email protected]
602 426-5292 • [email protected]
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TO OUR 2020 SPONSORS

• BRONZE • • COPPER • • COPPER •

Premier Lighting Estrella Cabinetry Monterrey Tile
Ken Ross Laura Eagan Jeffrey Bennett
480 507-3356 • [email protected]
480 699-3534 • [email protected] 623 535-7655 • [email protected]
• COPPER •
• BRONZE • • COPPER •

Solstice Stone Hunter Douglas Pella Windows and Doors
Nicole Burke Kim Mergen Patricia Frisoni
480 493-2000 • [email protected]
480 226-3147 • [email protected] 480 344-3280 • [email protected]
• BRONZE •
• COPPER • • COPPER •

Toto - Brizo Image Craft RugWorx
Paula Quan Christine Sterling Scott Gwilliam
602 304-0001 • [email protected] 602 305-4814 • [email protected] 602 350-4083 • [email protected]

• BRONZE • • COPPER • • COPPER •

Sub Zero Wolf Interior Essentials Salt Creek Furniture
Kelly Dobbins Johanna Kamenchuk Brenda Emrich
480-536-5631 • [email protected] 480 478-8612 • [email protected]
623 412-4353 • [email protected]
• COPPER •
• COPPER • • COPPER •

Arizona Fireplaces Jenn-Air / Arizona Wholesale Villagio Tile & Stone
Andy Doucett Vanessa Dahm Doug Adamson

602 243-6423 • [email protected] 480 356-9122 • [email protected] 480 422-6700 • [email protected]

47 l D E S E R T D E S I G N fall 2020

STUDENT NEWS

☛ Starting a brand-new school year

Let's “W ho would’ve thought that the excitements of starting a brand-new school year would take
a back seat to hand sanitizer, face masks, and 6’ social distancing? This school year for many
ROCK students has been an interesting transition into their new chapter, but for many, it’s just a
the continuation from last year’s spring semester. Now, we have managing our mute button on Zoom, and see
which sweatpants fit best!
REST!
This challenge in our lives needs to be a learning experience and a point to brainstorm on how we’re
going to rock the rest of our careers. Right now, we are making history and, one day, we will look back at this
moment and think to ourselves,“what did we learn?” In no time, we will be back to the hustle and bustle of
life, but for now, let’s take the time to find our strengths and build upon that.Absolutely right now things are
scary, but you can find some peace knowing you’re not alone. Find out what you like about working from
home and what you don’t.What compliments have you received that you took in and what compliments have
you received that you dismissed? Go back to the basics and grow from this experience as you will one day be
telling the younger generation how you kicked ass in 2020. 

As for now, student events are still either Zoom based or canceled. Just sit tight because, in no time, you will
be able to express your strongest passions again, and things will be back to normal. It has been a pleasure of
mine to be the student liaison for the ASID board, and if you see me around, come say hello!

Melissa Tiano
Student Representative to the Board

2019-2020

Exciting new work space

W hile the SCC campus is currently closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, when the interior
design students come back to campus, they will have access to exciting new workspaces.When
MCC joined us, they brought with them a state-of-the-art Mac lab and the superior technical
skills of CJ Robb.With CJ we have incorporated an Adobe-based digital visualization course into our first-
semester curriculum so students can apply Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills throughout their academic
journey and bring more value to the marketplace. INT122 - Digital Visualization, is currently offered in an
online, eight-week format, and not only a required course for both the AAS in Interior Design and the new
Interior Design Technology certificate but a great course for professionals looking to enhance their technical
skills. In conjunction with the SCC Architectural Technology, Film,Theater, and Dance programs, we have
now completed the One Design Center student workspace, located in the Interior Design and Architectural
Technology hallway.The open lab environment features brand new furnishings selected by Interior Design
faculty to encourage and accommodate collaboration among students and across the various creative programs.
The lab features Mac and PC computer stations, laptop and tablet check-out, plotters, 3D printers, and a
laminating machine.The space also accommodates a new lighting lab and furniture for temporary art exhibits
or student presentations.There are certainly some challenges to hosting all of our classes virtually this year, but
we have made the most of the situation and the technology we are using to support live instruction seems to
be working quite well. COVID-19 has proven that while we don’t want to eliminate face-to-face instruction
entirely, we can embrace the virtual environment and make modifications to traditional instruction that will
improve access to learning.We have made the decision to continue the hybrid delivery of many of our courses
beyond COVID-19 restrictions and take advantage of what both in-person and online formats have to offer.

Rachel Simmons
MSD, ASID, IDEC, LEED GA, NCIDQ
Program Director
Scottsdale Community College

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