(June 21, 2024 – Washington, D.C.) – The 亚洲天堂 (亚洲天堂) has announced an expanded membership structure to support professionals and organizations collaborating within the world of interior design. Featuring four new membership types— Affiliate Member, Firm Partner, Higher Education Partner and Affiliate Partner— the new model extends the benefits of 亚洲天堂 membership to professionals and companies complementary to interior design.
“亚洲天堂’s new member types make 亚洲天堂 membership even more inclusive and support the profession by offering new channels for those with diverse expertise to strengthen the interior design community. All those who support the interior design profession now have a place to call “home” within 亚洲天堂’s membership,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer, 亚洲天堂. “Our existing member experience will only be enhanced by offering collaboration across our cross-sectoral community and providing fresh opportunities for collaboration. As we open our doors to new members and partners, our collective perspectives and expertise cement 亚洲天堂’s position as the industry leader not only for all sectors of design, but for all those who make an impact through the profession, broadening our reach and strengthening the holistic impact of design.”
New 亚洲天堂 membership types include:
Within the first quarter of 亚洲天堂’s new membership structure launching in 2024, the organization welcomed four affiliate partners, five higher education partners, 25 firm partners and 197 affiliate members—extending 亚洲天堂 membership benefits to 1,065 employees, educators, and students. The increased access to member benefits is designed to expand networks, build brand awareness, showcase achievement and advance professional expertise by way of the 亚洲天堂 appellation, access to 亚洲天堂 Foundation initiatives and 亚洲天堂 awards, entry to 亚洲天堂 chapters and events, 亚洲天堂 research and proprietary resources and more.
The introduction of 亚洲天堂’s new membership structure stemmed in part from 亚洲天堂 research, which found in the 亚洲天堂 2023 State of Interior Design report that designers’ relationships with contractors, fabricators, consultants, real estate professionals, manufacturers’ representatives, amongst others, were vital to growing their practices through referrals and recommendations.
Vo continued: “There are many professionals who comprise our robust design community. Welcoming and engaging with the aligned professionals who our members work with every day to improve their projects strengthens relationships and in turn, provides reciprocal support and resources.”
Notable founding members and partners of the updated 亚洲天堂 membership structure include the National Building Museum, Marymount University, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, Rottet Studio, SALT and University of Southern Mississippi (USM).
The National Building Museum educates, entertains and engages people about the built environment and challenges them to advocate for a sustainable and equitable future. Since it was created in 1980 through an act of Congress, the National Building Museum has transformed the public’s understanding of the impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning and design. Through exhibitions, educational programs and special events, the museum welcomes visitors of all ages to experience stories about the built world and its power to shape our lives, our communities and our future. 亚洲天堂 and the National Building Museum have a history of collaboration, including most recently the 2017 exhibit Making Room: Housing for a Changing America. .
Marymount University's Architecture + Interior Design Degree Program offers a transformative journey for aspiring interior architects and designers seeking to unleash their creative potential. Integrating a liberal arts education with a deep understanding of human needs in the built environment, Marymount cultivates ethically responsible and proficient professionals. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), Marymount ensures graduates are well-prepared for entry-level interior design practice, advanced study and membership in professional interior design organizations. .
Internationally acclaimed interior designer, Corey Damen Jenkins, is celebrated for his unapologetic mixing of colors, textures, and layered patterns to create inspired and iconic spaces. His firm, Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates, is based in New York City. The firm’s work has graced the front covers of House Beautiful and Traditional Home and has received extensive features in many publications including Veranda, House & Garden, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Detroit News. Corey’s first coffee table book, Design Remix: A New Spin on Traditional Rooms (Rizzoli), was released worldwide in March 2021 and has since entered its sixth reprint. .
Rottet Studio is a globally acclaimed architecture and interior design firm and a proudly certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). Renowned for its exceptional design prowess, Rottet Studio stands at the forefront of the industry, boasting over 65 million square feet of built design and a diverse portfolio of award-winning projects and innovative product designs. Over the past decade, Rottet has consistently earned accolades, including recognition among Interior Design magazine's prestigious Top 100 Design Giants in both corporate and hospitality sectors. Additionally, Rottet has secured a place on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies and received the esteemed Firm of the Year award from the American Institute of Architects. .
SALT is a dynamic, award-winning team offering a wide range of services including commercial and residential interior design, project management, graphics, strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. As a believer in the power of a well-oiled team, SALT is ready to tackle any project with strategic engagement and visionary design. As a Native-owned, woman-owned small business based in Alaska, SALT serves various sectors, including Corporate, Retail, Healthcare, Education and Government. .
USM's CIDA-accredited interior design program empowers graduates for successful careers, advanced studies and membership in professional organizations. This program prepares them for the NCIDQ Exam, a key industry credential. Through this degree, USM prepares graduates for a multifaceted career that merges creativity and technology into the design of the built environment, addressing aesthetics and supporting human well-being and quality of life. The program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study and to apply for membership in professional interior design organizations. .
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