Michael Thomas, FASID and Michael Baker hosted the event to introduce their new studio at the Scottsdale Design District in Scottsdale, AZ. This new endeavor in the desert valley features custom and production cabinetry, decorative hardware, tile collections and unique, one-of-a-kind accessories from artists and craftspeople from around the globe.
Thanks to all who dropped by to help kick-off this new business and Michael and Michael look forward to seeing you again.
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The Desert Is Not As Bad As Florida Humidity.
I have learned a lot while living in the Arizona desert valley these last two years. It’s not that bad, … even when its 117 degrees. The clue? An air conditioning system that works plus when the humidity is below 5%. It may not be the most ideal environment but so much better than being in Florida when its but 90 degrees and 95% humidity. Check out my blog on the subject of humidity vs the dry heat of the desert. It is an interesting concept this issue of humidity. http://www.thedesigncollectivegroup.com/blog.html
Interior Designers Need To Trust Their Instincts.
Henry Ford was once asked if he did customer research. He emphatically answered “NO!” When asked why not, he said, “Because if I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said they wanted a better buggy whip.” That’s a great story but it offers up a lesson. You can research all day long but what your clients think they want is not what they might actually need from you. It highlights the importance of occasionally trusting your gut instincts, experience and expertise when developing a design solution. After all if they truly knew how to “fix” their work or home environment, wouldn’t they be even more inclined to do it themselves?
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Next Workshop Contracts + Compensation
Contracts and Compensation will be the third presentation in the Business of Design Workshop 2011 series, held on March 10th @ 9:30am at the Design Collective Group in Scottsdale, AZ. This workshop for the design professional will address how best to manage risk using the ten essential components of any letter of agreement or contract. And managing risk is the primary reason why design professionals need to have a well-structured agreement. The tuition for this two hour workshop is $25.00 thru March 6th, $40.00 after…. and Advance Registration is required.
Check out the details on the events page. CLICK HERE for all the details or to Register
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Designing A New Business Model
This two hour workshop, Designing A New Business Model, will address the 10 significant trends that are and will continue to affect the practice of interior design and offer ways that your firm can effectively respond to them. There is no one answer…. no one perfect model…. but by examining the economic forces that are the drivers of 2011, solutions can be created that can form the foundation for a new way to do business. And isn’t it about time? Join your design peers and attend this second in our Business of Design Workshop series at the Scottsdale Design District.
Here is the LINK for More Info and to Register.
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There are too many places on this planet of ours worth visiting. Just one problem…. Not enough time nor money but I’d like to start on the west end of Europe and end up on the east side of Asia. Spend a week in each country and soak in the design and architecture… and a little sun here and there.
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Dinner with the ASID President
The four winners of the “Dinner with the President” selected after attending the Scottsdale Design District’s Business of Design Conference celebrated the New Year with a toast, great conversation and yummy food. And when designers get together…. what do they always do? …..Share our passion for the practice and business of interior design. Michael A. Thomas, FASID hosted Melinda Foote, Susan Hersker, Kari Jensen and Amy Strang in the private dining room at True Foods Restaurant in Phoenix.
Great time and what a way to start the New Year and have New Friends to do that with.
New Workshop For Designers on Technology
The Design Collective Group is hosting a workshop on using technology in an interior design business. This two hour workshop will feature how to use free and low-cost software to increase business efficiency, become more social on the world wide web and increase your visibility on the Internet so the customers and clients can find you. Check out the home page and registration by clicking here on this Link
Don’t miss this first workshop in a series of hour that were developed to build and support the business practices for interior designers. Check for further classes by going to HERE.
Holiday Wishes
It is yet another holiday season and time to take a moment to acknowledge important relationships that extend from season to season and from year to year. We look forward to the coming months with hope and anticipation and share these wishes with you for a prosperous, healthy and happy 2011.
And though many parts of the country continue to face challenges, at the end of the day, it is important to remember that it is still the relationships that bind us all together,..connecting us in a global network that can empower and sustain us in both good times and bad times.
Circling the Internet again this year is a beautiful short video to reminds us that many American soldiers will not be homeward bound to be with their families for the holidays. It speaks clearly of the importance to remember those who strive valiantly in lands far away, so far away from their own relationships at thistime of year.
Click on the link below to view it. And don’t forget to turn the sound up and listen to some of the most beautiful music.
http://www.clermontyellow.accountsupport.com/flash/UntilThen.swf
So at the close of this year, may we all be thankful for the relationships that deeply connect us, those bothnear and far and ones that will continue to bring us hope, peace, and love in the coming months.
• B e s t W i s h e s….
Michael A. Thomas, FASID and Michael D. Baker
The Design Collective Group, Inc. 2720 N 68th Street, Showroom #1 Scottsdale, AZ 85257
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