The new showroom for the Design Collective Group opened on September 2 with a welcome event attended by several members of the local design community. It was great fun, but it was the champagne and great conversations with friends and colleagues that added the most to the festivities.

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.

14th January 2011

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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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7th January 2011

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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. 

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