LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 9, 2008
/Black Interior Designers/ -- Black Interior Designer Showcase
(BIDS) is co-partnering with ASID to present educational
programs during its Interiors ’08 Conference in New Orleans.
Two sessions are scheduled, a pre-conference panel discussion
titled, “Bridging the Gaps: Diversity in Interior Design” with
local New Orleans architect, James Washington Jr., AIA, NOMA
and a presentation by re-known architect and educator, Jack
Travis, FAIA, NOMA, who will present case studies of
“Culturally Expressive Environmental Design.”
Black Interior Designer Showcase (BIDS) website (www.blackinteriordesigners.com)
launched September 10, 2007. Its mission is to provide an
online networking resource for black interior designers,
students, architects and other industry professionals. “The
response to our efforts has been tremendous and we're thrilled
to co-partner educational events at this year's Interiors '08
Conference. ASID has the largest membership of interior
designers in the world and by asking for our participation, it
is proactively supporting our goals.” said AliciaValair,
Allied Member ASID, Founder and Publisher of BIDS.
The Pre-conference panel
discussion is scheduled Thursday, March 13 from 3:00 -5:00pm.
James Washington, AIA, NOMA, of Hewitt-Washington & Associates
were designated the Overall Planning Consultants for District
6 of the New Orleans Neighborhoods Rebuilding Plan. Mr.
Washington has assisted in the management of the fiscal
operations of Hewitt-Washington & Associates for 34 years and
became Vice-President in 1978.
Topics of Discussion:
1. New Orleans Rebuilding Efforts & Diversity (J. Washington,
NOMA, AIA & Jack Travis, NOMA, AIA)
2. Interior Design 2030: Aging in Place, Future of Design
Education & Diversity
3. Green Sustainable Design, LEEDS & Diversity: Are we on
board?
4. African Aesthetics & its Global Influence: Awareness and
Knowledge of African Influences (Jack Travis)
Jack Travis, FAIA, NOMA will
present “Culturally Expressive Environmental Design” case
studies on Saturday, March 15 from 10:30 pm -Noon. Mr. Travis
established his namesake design studio in June, 1985. Mr.
Travis encourages investigation into Black history where
appropriate and includes forms, motifs, materials and colors
that reflect this heritage in his work. Travel throughout the
United States, Europe, the Caribbean to West and South African
countries has given Mr. Travis a most unique focus. Through
his work, he continues to make a distinctive and definitive
enrichment to the existing American design vocabulary.
“The selection of New Orleans
for this year’s Interiors ’08 Conference and its positive and
hopeful theme resonates with BIDS members and our guest
presenters, as both are actively involved in the unprecedented
challenge of rebuilding a live-able city. We look forward to
participating as a partner and re-discovering the beautiful
city where much of our African-American political history
originated.” said Alicia Valair, Allied Member ASID. Visit
(www.asid.org/interiors08) to register and for detailed
session descriptions.
Source:
Black Interior Designers
CONTACT: Alicia Valair (702) 408-5099 or
avalair@blackinteriordesigners.com
ALTERNATE CONTACT:
Michelle Rider (708) 337-6855 or
michelle.rider@hotmail.com
Website:
www.blackinteriordesigners.com
www.asid.org/interiors08 |
