Prestigious Fellowship Honors Distinguished Designers for Lasting Impact on the Profession
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced that four new members will be inducted into the ASID College of Fellows. Demonstrating excellence through their sustained contributions to practice, education, research, and advocacy, the 2025 Fellows possess diverse experiences—spanning advocacy, education, and thought leadership, reflecting ASID’s core values and its mission to champion the impact of interior design on the human experience.
Awarded to fewer than one percent of ASID members, ASID Fellowship is the Society’s highest honor, recognizing those who have significantly advanced the interior design profession. The esteemed recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify leadership, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the profession. Through their collective insight, experience, and expertise, the Fellows offer strategic guidance to ASID and the broader design community. As active and engaged members of the Society, ASID Fellows partner with the organization to mentor future leaders, including emerging professionals, Ones to Watch awardees, and the next generation of designers.
“ASID Fellows are a direct reflection of the growth and development of not only our association, but the design community as a whole,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer, ASID. “—demonstrate how design can influence every aspect of the human experience. This year’s inductees exemplify an unwavering commitment to ASID’s mission, showcasing how interior design not only creates exceptional spaces, but also drives meaningful, lasting impact in people’s lives.”
The 2025 inductees to the ASID College of Fellows are:
Darrin Brooks, ASID, IDEC, IIDA, NCIDQ
Brooks is a professor at Utah State University, where he was recognized as Teacher of the Year for 2017-2018. His research focuses on branding strategies related to the interior design of the Oval Office from 1934 to the present. A passionate ASID member, Brooks has mentored more than 850 ASID student members at USU since 2003. His work has earned numerous design awards and been featured in “Bedroom and Bath,” “Journal of Interior Design,” “Sources and Design,” “Southern Accents” and “World Stage Design.” A dedicated leader, Brooks serves on the Chapter Leader Committee and will assume the role of chair-elect this fall. His past ASID service includes the National Student Advisory Board and presidency of the Intermountain Chapter (2018-2019). He also contributes to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) as a site visitor and member of the Standards Committee. In 2008, Brooks co-founded Ideal for Utah (Interior Design Education and Legislation), which was instrumental in the passage of Utah Senate Bill 117, making Utah the 27th state to adopt interior design legislation.
Douglas Feldman, ASID, CAPS, RID
Feldman is the principal of Feldman Design Studio, an award-winning residential and commercial interior design firm based in Boca Raton, Fla. A leading advocate for the profession, he currently chairs the ASID Advocacy Committee, guiding national policy and legislative efforts. His work involves close coordination with the ASID Board liaison, director of advocacy, chapter leaders, and the Chapter Advocacy Council. Feldman’s past roles include chair of the Advocate by Design (AxD) Outreach & Engagement Committee, ASID CST Advisor, two-term president of the Florida South Chapter, and Florida legislative liaison for ASID, IIDA, and NCIDQ. As president of the Interior Design Associations Foundation (IDAF), he led successful efforts to defeat deregulation bills threatening the profession, preserving Florida’s statutory protections and voluntary registration pathway in 2020. Feldman also hosts the Alliance of Construction & Design Professionals YouTube series, promoting cross-disciplinary knowledge and advocacy. Through his leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication, Feldman continues to strengthen and elevate the profession.
Virginia Weida, ASID, CFM, LEED AP, WELL AP
Weida is CEO of Virginia WeidaDesigns, a firm she founded in 2006 to serve commercial workplace clients with a focus on excellence and innovation. She holds credentials as a NCIDQ-certified interior designer, Certified Facility Manager (RCFM), and LEED Accredited Professional. Over the past two years, Weida has designed and managed over $13 million in renovation projects covering more than 900,000 square feet of commercial office space. A 2024 ASID Advocate of the Year and ALM|GlobeSt. Woman of Influence (Independent Professional category), she is known for her impactful leadership. Weida began her ASID journey as a student member and research assistant and has served her chapter in various leadership roles. As past chair of the ASID Advocate by Design (AxD) Council, she led more than 40 members across key committees to advance policy and monitor industry standards. She has contributed content to ASID’s Virtual Internship Program and continues to champion initiatives that promote education, advocacy, and professional growth.
Ken Wilson, ASID, FAIA, FIIDA, LEED
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Wilson is a nationally recognized design leader in sustainability and wellness. He serves as design principal and interior design director at Perkins&Will’s Washington, D.C. office. His work established a new paradigm for high-performance interiors that prioritize both environmental responsibility and human well-being. Wilson founded Envision Design, which became a national model for sustainable practice and was acquired by Perkins&Will in 2012. He has served as global design director for interiors and on the firm’s Global Design Board. A key contributor to the development of the LEED for Commercial Interiors and LEED for Core and Shell rating systems, Wilson has completed numerous sustainability “firsts,” including the ASID headquarters—the first project globally to achieve dual Platinum certifications from both LEED and WELL. He has served on national award juries for ASID and others and is in his second term on the ASID National Board of Directors. Wilson chaired the ASID Task Force on Climate, Health, and Equity and serves as board liaison to the Committee on Environment, Health and Wellness. His numerous accolades include the ASID Designer of Distinction, the Benjamin Moore HUE Award, and Contract Magazine’s Designer of the Year.
The new inductees will be formally recognized at GATHER 2025, the National Conference by ASID, during the “Cheers to Excellence” celebration on Aug. 17.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers believes that design impacts lives. Through its programs, networks, and advocacy, ASID supports everyone in the interior design profession—including practitioners at all stages, industry partners, and affiliates—across every design sector. ASID thrives on the power of interdisciplinary collaboration, representing designers in workplace, healthcare, hospitality, retail, education, institutional, and residential sectors. A leader in shaping dialogue around critical issues, from human-centric design to sustainability and social responsibility, ASID champions the role of interior designers in enhancing the human experience and delivering measurable value.
2025 marks ASID’s 50th anniversary. Celebrating five decades of leadership, the Society remains committed to driving impact in all the places we live, work, play, and heal. Learn more at www.asid.org.