New York, NY – January 27, 2020 – The New York School of Interior Design is pleased to announce its upcoming spring schedule of exhibitions, lectures, and other public programs with award-winning leaders in interior design and architecture. The public programs will begin on Wednesday, February 26 and continue throughout the spring semester.

These public programs gather a diverse group of industry leaders to participate in panels and discussions on topics about interior design, architecture, and the built environment.

All Spring Public Programs will be held at the New York School of Interior Design – Arthur Satz Auditorium – 170 East 70 Street, New York City.

Tickets to all events may be purchased at nysid.edu or by calling 212-472-1500, ext. 405. NYSID students and faculty attend free, and may reserve free tickets at nysid.edu. Discounts are available for non-NYSID students, NYSID alumni, and seniors.

Below is a listing of our upcoming public events. All programs start at 6:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

FEBRUARY

Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design: Nature Inside, The Magic of Biophilic Interior Design
Lecture
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 6:30 PM

The Sally Henderson Lecture on Green Design is an annual event created to honor the memory of NYSID faculty member, Sally Henderson, who developed the College’s first course in green design.

Biophilic design brings the beneficial experiences of nature into our buildings. We will explore how the physiological and psychological responses to biophilia support well-being. The presentation will feature design case studies from the forthcoming Royal Institute of British Architects' book, Nature Inside.

Bill Browning, BED Colorado University, MSRED MIT, Hon. AIA, LEED AP., is one of the green building and real estate industry’s foremost thinkers and strategists, and an advocate for sustainable design solutions at all levels of business, government, and civil society. Early in his career, Bill built Buckminster Fuller’s last experimental structure. In 2006, he cofounded Terrapin Bright Green an environmental strategies research and consulting firm. Browning’s clients include Disney, New Songdo City, Lucasfilm, Google, Bank of America, Starwood, the White House, and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Village. Browning is a founding board member of the USGBC. He is a co-author of Green Development: Integrating Ecology and Real Estate; A Primer on Sustainable Building; Greening the Building and the Bottom Line; Biophilic Design; The Economics of Biophilia; Midcentury (un)Modern; 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design; and Human Spaces 2.0: Biophilic Design in Hospitality.

Reception starts at 6 PM. Lecture to begin at 6:30 PM.

MARCH

Mario Buatta: Under the Influence Colefax & Fowler, The English Country House and American Interior Design
Panel Discussion
Monday, March 9, 2020, 6:30 PM

Please join Colin Stair at the New York School of Interior Design for a spirited presentation and colorful commentary on the visionary world of American design legend Mario Buatta. Our panel, Roger Jones, Director of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler; Emily Evans Eerdmans, Design Historian; Marian McEvoy, Editor of and Contributor to Elle Decor, House Beautiful, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and French Vogue; and Angus Wilkie, Author and Antiques Dealer, will have a lively discussion on John Fowler and Nancy Lancaster’s creation of the English Country House style and its seminal influence on Mario Buatta.

APRIL

Journey to the Top: Lori Weitzner
Lecture
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 6:30 PM

Facing many challenges throughout her career, Ode to Color author and renowned textile designer Lori Weitzner, has been able to successfully convert rejection into big business along the way. By adopting a 360-degree approach to thinking and having strong mentors, Lori has been able to rise to the top and create her current empire which includes fabrics, wallcoverings, trim, rugs, stationery, jewelry, and tile.

Join Lori Weitzner as she shares her career journey and offers advice to the next generation on how to overcome obstacles and achieve your career goals.

Design is a Business with LuAnn Nigara
Lecture
April 29, 2020, 6:30 PM

LuAnn Nigara, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host will turn some of your traditional thoughts about running a design business upside down. LuAnn challenges conventional thinking on what the critical factors are in the success of your business. You’ll come away understanding why dynamic, purposeful, leadership is the foundation for the long-term success of your business.

LuAnn began her career more than thirty years ago as a co-owner of Window Works, award-winning window treatment and awning retailer in Livingston, NJ. She’s also the host of the top-rated interior design podcast, A Well-Designed Business®. Her podcast is the definitive resource for design industry professionals interested in operating a profitable and productive business.

LuAnn is a sought-after speaker on topic ranging from selling to the luxury market to making decisions that make a difference in your business. LuAnn has keynoted for NKBA, IDS, IWCE, ASID National, High Point Market Authority and The Stamford Waterside Design District.

MAY

How Can Interior Designers and Artisan’s Workshops Collaborate?
Panel Discussion
Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 6:30 PM

Please join us for a panel discussion with three French artisans who are part of the French craftsmanship collective based in New York, PAR EXCELLENCE.

For a long time relegated to the background, craftsmen are now returning to the forefront of the design scene. Yet even today, it seems that there are still two distinct worlds, which sometimes refuse to communicate. However, a historical approach to craftsmanship and interior design shows us that they have common roots. So how can they collaborate? How should they collaborate?

These craftsmen will discuss how they work hand-in-hand with interior designers to create unique pieces and projects. Nowadays, craftsmanship is at the heart of many interior design projects. Designers are looking for new and rare craft talents. They are seeking know-how, quality, beautiful materials, and inspiration. These craftsmen’s projects show how designers can see their ideas coming to life, but also the difficulties they can encounter when they collaborate.

The discussion will include two recent collaborations: First, the design of Par Excellence’s showroom on the Bowery, which is a collaboration with Thomas Pheasant. Then, the “Illuminations” collection, that was designed by Mathieu Lehanneur for AD Intérieurs 2018 in Paris and crafted by these craftsmen. 

This will be followed by a Q&A. A Champagne Reception will follow the panel discussion for a meet and greet with the artisans.

About New York School of Interior Design

New York School of Interior Design is a private, nonprofit college focused exclusively on interior design. The college offers certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs for students at all stages of their careers—whether they’re just becoming familiar with the discipline, considering a career change, or looking to deepen knowledge in a particular area. Consistently ranked one of the top interior design programs in the United States, students study both residential and commercial interior design, some with specialties in sustainable design, lighting, and healthcare interiors. NYSID students enjoy a small class size and sharp focus, a great deal of personal attention from dedicated faculty, and they go on to practice at the highest levels of the profession. To learn more, visit NYSID.edu.

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