The Future 50: ASID Trends Imagined for Tomorrow [HSW]

Join ASID as we envision a future where design fosters sustainability, inclusivity, and health. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, ASID focuses on the next 50 years, exploring how design will respond to climate challenges, technological advances, and societal shifts. Experts will discuss key findings from the 2025 Trends Outlook report, emphasizing holistic approaches to creating healthier environments. The session will explore wellness-focused spaces, from hospitals to residential care, and the impact of design on patient outcomes and community health. Correspondingly, this session will dive into the Circular Economy, highlighting design's role in reducing waste, promoting material reuse, and enhancing accessibility.


Dawn Haynie, Ph D., ASID Educator

Research Fellow

ASID

Dr. Dawn Haynie offers a distinctive, interdisciplinary approach to design. She has extensive experience as a researcher, practitioner, and educator across the disciplines of urban design, architecture, interiors, and graphic design. Her work combines research-based strategies with the lessons learned though her years of professional practice to enhance the spatial experience. As the Research Fellow for the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), she is managing their internal and external research on the interior design industry.

A.J. Paron

Design Futurist

SANDOW Design Group

A.J. Paron has acquired significant experience working in the design/build industry. She has created and led a multi-million dollar award-winning design/build firm, developed national programs for ASID, developed and funded design research programs for the University of Minnesota and pioneered various charitable programs. She is now Executive Vice President, B2B, at SANDOW. Her work is featured in many television segments on HGTV, PBS and Bob Vila. She helps clients look to the future when designing and specializes in design implementation, collaboration, environmental initiatives/LEED, WELL certification, change management, with expertise on designing for those with autism in healthcare and education interiors.

Ruju Jasani, IIDA, ASID, NCIDQ

Founder

Jasani Studio

Ruju Jasani, IIDA, ASID, ICSC, NCIDQ, Assoc. AIA, SEED is an interior architect and founder of Jasani Studio specializing in retail, hospitality and senior living environments. Her award-winning work comprises projects in North America, Europe, China and India. Through strategic ideation and research-based frameworks, Ruju designs for social impact as well as business outcomes. She has led a range of notable projects from large commercial developments to artisanal neighborhood destinations.

Ruju is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences like GATHER and Environments for Aging to name a few. Casa Vogue, Pin-Up Magazine and Business of Home have featured her writing among other publications. She is actively involved in professional mentorship and student career development.

Ruju is Director At-Large of the ASID National Board of Directors. Previously, she served as national committee chairperson for the Committee on Adaptive Living on behalf of ASID and on the national Strategic Partnerships sub-committee to the Equity Council on behalf of IIDA.

Ruju holds a BFA, Interior Architecture from Academy of Art University and a BA, English from the University of Bombay. She has lived in Bombay, New York, London and San Francisco. Previously, Ruju was a retail leader at Gensler headquartered in San Francisco.

Jesus Llinares

CEO

Andreu World

Trained as an industrial engineer, Jesús Llinares started his professional career in 1991 at Procter & Gamble, first as Head of Personnel Selection and Training, then Project Engineer and finally Head of Customer Service in the factory that the American multinational consumer goods company has in Barcelona. Now, as Andreu World's CEO, Jesus Llinares has more than 30 years of experience leading and promoting a culture of environmentally responsible production. Recently, he was named to the World Design Organization's Board of Directors, given his extensive experience in the circular economy and support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kristie Nicoloff, ASID, IIDA, RID, NCIDQ

Associate Principal and Senior Interior Designer

LS3P

Kristie Nicoloff is an award-winning, nationally accredited designer with over 28 years of experience in healthcare interior design and facility project management. She currently serves as the Operations & Finance Manager for the Greenville and Asheville offices of LS3P Associates LTD. During COVID, Kristie co-led research on the effects of COVID-19 within building facilities and has spoken at ASID’s National conferences on topics such as the impact of COVID-19 in design and the workplace. She has further presented on the basics of ESG in design, and the 'Disruption' in our profession related to AI, neurodiversity, and sustainability.


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