ASID-IL Announces New Program for Celebration of Design

Interior Design Excellence Award Winners to be Honored at 13th Annual Ceremony

The American Society of Interior Designers – Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL) is excited to introduce an all-new program for its 13th annual Celebration of Design to be held on Friday, Sept. 16 at Chez Chicago, a contemporary loft space located two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. A blank canvas comprised of brilliant white brick walls, 17-ft. ceilings and a dramatic custom glass staircase, Chez Chicago presents the perfect backdrop for designers to visualize the future of design and celebrate the many ways in which design transforms lives. The evening will also honor the chapter’s 40th anniversary and recognize the top leaders who have paved the way in the local design industry.

The soiree will begin on the mezzanine level with cocktails and networking followed by a casual, theatre-style awards presentation, during which ASID-IL members, International Interior Design Association – Illinois chapter members and registered interior designers in the state of Illinois who have excelled in their fields will be recognized in the Contract, Residential, Historic Restoration and Product Design categories. Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dancing will follow the awards presentation to unite audiences in a truly memorable and intimate fashion.

Event sponsors include Modern Luxury/Interiors Chicago as the event’s exclusive luxury media partner and Contract Magazine as the exclusive national media partner. Additionally, Farrow & Ball will serve as the evening’s Presenting Sponsor, ROHL will serve as the Silver Sponsor, Stone Source will serve as the Bar Sponsor and Materials Marketing will serve as the Signature Drink Sponsor.

When:
Friday, Sept. 16
7 – 11 p.m.

Where:
Chez Chicago
247 E. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Ticket Information:

Individual tickets are on sale for $125; student tickets are $45; VIP tickets are $1,000 per group of six. Tickets are on sale via the ASID-IL website at http://shop.asidillinois.com/.

Social Media:

Facebook and Twitter users are encouraged to follow @ASIDIllinois and live-post from the event using the hashtag #COD2016.

About ASID-IL:

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is a community of people — designers, industry representatives, educators and students — committed to interior design. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate and celebrate the power of design to positively change people’s lives. Its more than 30,000 members engage in a variety of professional programs and activities through a network of 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

The American Society of Interior Designers – Illinois Chapter (ASID-IL) is a professional association representing the interests of more than 1,100 Illinois interior designers, students and design industry partner members. Its vision is to be the voice of design in Illinois; to provide information through quality, timely communications; to educate its members and clients; and to grow and support market expansion. ASID-IL is led by a volunteer board that includes the Chapter’s president, president-elect, five directors and two student representatives. Please visit http://asidillinois.com/ for more information.