ASID Names 5 2015 Fellows

April 22, 2015  by in Designer Weekly   

The organization honors individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and contributions to the Society, the profession, and the interior design industry.

It is the highest distinction a member can receive from ASID.

“The 2015 ASID Fellows are recognized for their significant contributions toward improving the built environment and its effect on the human experience,” said Sonya Dufner, chair of the ASID Council of Fellows and principal and director of workplace strategy at Gensler. “The designers selected for this honor are trailblazers in our industry and,  through their contributions to our profession and their dedication to design, they each have made a far-reaching impact on the quality of our lives.” The 2015 ASID Fellows are: Edward Bottomley, ASID; Trudy Dujardin, ASID, LEED AP+D+C; Joan Kaufman, ASID; Jean Pinto, ASID, CID; and Patrick Schmidt, ASID, RID. 

The group will be inducted July 18 at Celebration: The ASID Awards Gala at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. 

“The 2015 ASID Fellows represent decades of experience and commitment to the Society and the interior design industry,” said ASID CEO Randy Fiser. “Their leadership has helped pave a remarkable course for ASID as we celebrate our 40th year.”