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

A.J. Paron
Design Futurist
SANDOW Design Group

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

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.