IDS Taps Jonathan Adler as Emcee for Designer of the Year Awards Gala

July 13, 2022  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

The Designer of the Year Awards program recognizes outstanding achievement among IDS members in 30 categories of residential interior design. IDS will also honor exceptional contributions to the organization through the prestigious IDS Fellow Award as well as the Outstanding Leadership Award.

Adler’s mission is to bring Modern American Glamour to your life by creating a foundation of timelessly chic furniture and accessorizing with abandon.

It all started with pottery. Adler first gave the wheel a spin at summer camp when he was 12 years old. He was obsessed with clay the moment he touched it. Unfortunately, his passion wasn’t always encouraged. After his college professor told him, “You have no talent. Move to New York and become a lawyer,” he attempted to comply, moving to the city and working in the entertainment biz. Three years later he quit and went back to the wheel.

In 1993, Barneys bought his collection of pots, and in 1998, he opened his first store. Today his offerings span furniture, lighting, décor, and more, iconic interior design projects, and retail locations worldwide, all rooted in his commitment to outstanding design, impeccable materials, and unparalleled craftsmanship.

With another record number of entries into the program this year, Designer of the Year continues to expand to members and designers all over the country. The Awards Gala on August 6 is sure to provide an elevated experience complete with entertainment, sentiment, and great design. To attend the Conference and Awards Gala, register here: https://interiordesignsociety.org/conference. Individual tickets for the Awards Gala only can be purchased here.