This informative and engaging presentation is designed to help connect design styles to the context of history, culture, events and meaning. Visual imagery and commentary highlight significant themes, details, and events from the past...from the antiquities to contemporary time. Be guided and inspired to incorporate these ideas into new projects.
IFDA Speakers Bureau - Susan J. Slotkis
Connect the Dots…Design in Context
This course has been approved by IDCEC (Interior Design Continuing Education Council), #101279, registered with the NCIDQ as ASID Course #8071 and carries 0.2 CEUs for ASID, IDC, IDEC, and IIDA
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Connect the Dots: Antiquities through Neoclassic
Architectural and interior elements within the context of events and culture.
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President-elect: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Connect the Dots: Empire through Today
Architectural and interior elements within the context of events and culture.
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President-elect: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
The Psychology of Color
Color is considered a powerful design tool in the built environment. Decisions related to color are best made with scientific knowledge of the attributes of color. This course highlights how perception of color directs human response in behavior and emotion. It demonstrates how perception is influenced by personal experiences and cultural identifications. The meaning of color as it has changed over time and place is explored, concluding with future directions.
This course has been approved by IDCEC (Interior Design Continuing Education Council), #101170 and carries .2 CEUs for ASID, IDC, IDEC and IIDA.
Kathryn Robbins, 2012 IFDA Philadelphia Chapter President, krobbinsinteriors@comcast.net
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Accessories: Style & Substance
Furnishing the nest. Personalizing space and the reasons we do; categories, groupings, and display.
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
The Business of Interior Design
Skills and traits needed; working with clients, suppliers, and contractors; fee compensation structures
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President-elect: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Color Trends and New Directions
What are the influencing factors and design drivers and their impact on design? Staying ahead of the curve
References are available upon request from the speaker.
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President-elect: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Design Concepts
A Journey from Line to Harmony: Refresh and reconsider the basics: Line, pattern, texture, scale, light, and color, proportion, balance, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, and harmony
Susan Hirsh, IFDA Past President: susan.hirsh@benjaminmoore.com
Laura Davis, IFDA Texas Chapter President-elect: laura@hpdarch.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recepient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Historical Styles Inspiring New Kitchen & Baths
Looking back over time on how we have approached basic and often elaborate needs and rituals around eating and cleansing. What are today’s trends?
Florence Perchuk, IFDA NY Chapter, fperchuk@aol.com
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Sourcing
Current issues and trends in retail and trade resources; exploring alternative markets; link to fashion
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant
Wabi Sabi Spirit and Style
Based on the Japanese notion of imperfection as beauty. Discover the richness and spirit in the changing nature of patina, texture, transcendence, even decay.
Speaker Fees:
Fees paid to a member of the IFDA Speakers Bureau will be mutually determined between the program participant and the organization hiring the speaker.
Recipient of the IFDA Educational Foundation's Barbara Brock Grant




