Interior Design
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Interior Design Students Teach at John Hay High School
ID students Christopher Keever and Mary Mckenney worked with students at John Hay's School of Design and Architecture to help them prepare project presentations. Virginia Marti College assists John Hay by providing instruction for the high school's summer courses. Click here to check out the rest of the photos.
Student Art Show
Attention students! This year’s student art show is fast approaching!
The show will take place on Friday, May 14th, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 at VMCAD. All students are welcome to submit work that showcases their technical and creative skills. Guest judges from the community will be in to review all the student work.
First place finishers will receive $200, Second and Third place finishers will receive $100 and $50 respectively, and the Best in Show winner will receive $500!
Students can submit work in the following categories:
- Fashion Design/Fashion Illustration
- Fashion Merchandising/Visual Display
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Drawing/Graphic Illustration
- Digital Media and Photography
Guidelines for submissions are available at the front desk. Deadline for all student work is May 2, 2010.
ID field trip to Justice and Company
Students will tour showroom May 14th, 10 am. Interior Design students will tour Justice and Company, which specializes in custom woodworking, cabinetry, cast stone, countertop replacement and fabrication. It has a 15,000 sq ft granite/stone shop and cabinetry shop. Located at 2462 Pearl Road in Medina.
ASID / IIDA Student Career Day, April 9th, 8:30 – noon
Student Career Day is at the Ohio Design Centre.
Co-sponsored with International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Cleveland/Akron City Center, students will be provided with an opportunity to visit with their peers from other schools and share in a panel discussion with professionals. ID student Barbara Stowe is part of the organizing Committee.
Check out the photos from the event:
CAN-Do Creativity for the Food Bank
ID team wins “Best Use of Labels” for sculpture
Congratulations to the VMCAD Student Chapter of ASID who once again built a sculpture to benefit the Food Bank of Cleveland for CANSTRUCTION, on March 26th at Beachwood Mall. The 6 ft. high x 6 ft. wide sculpture was built entirely of cans of food, which were donated to the Food Bank. Last year, the VMCAD team won the award for Most Structural Integrity and this year the team won for Best Use of Labels! Using a “Feed the World” theme, ID students, Christopher Randall Keever and co-captain Kinsley Funari, designed a model of the Earth surrounded by people holding hands.
Blue Progresso Soup labels provided the oceans, green vegetable labels created lush continents and multicultural people were made from other colorful canned vegetables. The design team included Cassie Rice, Laura Amiralian, Romanca Mohan, Christine Murray and Natalie Spearry. "With our structure, we wanted to show the other participants, and the Cleveland Food Bank, what you can do with a lot of heart and a CAN do attitude…" said Christopher.
Check out the photos below:
David Herzbergh speaks April 22nd
From Bennet Supply, David Herzbergh will speak about different finish materials such as flooring, and laminates from 12:00 -1:00.
ID students still working with the City Mission
Students are coordinating the design and implementation of the wall mural for the Victory Room.
Mary McKenney, ID student, is working with the development of the design of the mural with City Mission.
Elyza Bryant Beauty Salon completed
This project was designed by ID students, Jill Pietrocini, Cassie Rice and Brandie Sarka.
We will visit it for the first time since completion on March 1st. The students measured the space and made recommendations for layout, colors and finishes for walls, floors, window treatment and cabinetry.
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Sourcery 26, The Business of Design, April 29th
This ID tradeshow is for student benefit, along with our fellow colleagues.
Mark your calendar and plan on joining us for the morning's CEU, lunch, and exhibits, featuring the latest products and services. A cocktail party will close out the day. Ann Lahiff is a VMCAD Instructor and part of the ASID Board, is on the organizing committee for ASID Sourcery. We'll be at the Executive Caterers of Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr. in Mayfield from 11am to 7pm.
ASID's "Sourcery 26" was April 29
ID students and grads represented VMCAD at annual tradeshow. Over 90 exhibitors and 4 colleges' student chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) showcased their work and products to the design industry at Sourcery 26. The program offered a seminar called “The Business of Design” in the morning and contact with design exhibitors in the afternoon. Interior Design graduates Francesca Ionta and Sin-jin Satayathum, ID student Barbara Stowe, ID Instructor Ann Lahiff, and student volunteers, Christopher Keever and Jill Pietrocini represented VMCAD and volunteered their time with the organizing committee. 10 students from the Thursday Interior Design Studio class also attended/participated. Students had the chance to network with designers and learn from many products and finishes used in the design realm. It was a tremendous success and great learning activity for the students. ASID Ohio North annual tradeshow, Sourcery 26, took place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven in Beachwood, OH.
East Side Showrooms ID Field Trip, March 23rd
Students who went on the showroom visit last break agreed that this field trip is time well spent!
ID Student and Student Representative of the Board ASID, Barbara Stowe, is organizing this event. Agenda coming soon.
"Thank You!" from ASID Soup Sale!
This year's annual Soup Sale held on Oct 20th and 21st for Interior Design was a huge success! More than $350 dollars was made, which will go towards special educational events. Thank you to everyone who participated and to everyone who helped support the fundraiser!
ID Students Participate in Real World Design Week Experience!
Three Interior Design students took part in a day-long industry shadowing event taking place all across the country. The National ASID put together a week-long event where students could shadow industry professionals for a day. VMC ID students Lauren Mueller, Barbara Stowe and Mae Williams both took advantage of the opportunity and visited designers in NE Ohio and Columbus.
CAN-Do Creativity for the Food Bank
VMCAD needs your help with Can-Struction, March 26!
Using a “Feed the World” motif, ID students Christopher Randall and co-captain Kinsley Funari, designed a model of the Earth, surrounded by people holding hands, for the VMCAD Canstruction sculpture at Beachwood Mall, March 26. Progresso Soups will provide the blue oceans, green vegetables will create lush continents and multicultural people will be made from every other colorful vegetable!
The team, which includes Romanca Mohan, Cassie Rice, Laura Amiralian, Christine Murray and Natalie Spearry, needs more helpers, as well as donations for can purchases. “We practice at school, so we’re ready for the Build Out on March 26,” said Christopher. "With our structure, we want to show the other participants, and the Cleveland Food Bank, what you can do with a lot of heart and a CAN do attitude…"
Interior Design Presentations, March 11, 6 PM
Guest judges will critique three ID presentations in the Interior Design lab.
Sherri Habansky, Cassie Rice and April Funke are presenting their last ID projects. These presentations are open to all ID students.
CANSTRUCTION: Design for Food Bank
Design a can sculpture to benefit Food Bank of Cleveland.
Build out is scheduled for March 26 at Beachwood Mall with the Awards Gala the following day. Last year’s event was wonderful. VMCAD’s project won the “Most Structural Ingenuity” Award! There is still time to get involved and help Christopher, Cassie and Kinsley putting together this project. Please see the drawings posted at the board by the elevator.
- Can you help with food/can donations?
- Are you willing to ask your local grocery stores for donations of cans or gift certificates?
- PLEASE … spread the word … we need help!
01.19.10 – ASID Winter Quarter Soup Sale!
"VMCAD's Student ASID Chapter (American Society of Interior Designers) would like to thank all those who contributed to our January Soup Fundraiser. Thank you to our student members, faculty and our ASID Professional Liason Ann Onusko for donations of soup and baked goods. We would especially like to thank local businesses, A-Z Management's Stacy Maxon and Mary Presley of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, for their generous donation of Snapple products. It is always greatly appreciated to see the local businesses support the education of our student body here at VMCAD. The funds from the sale will contribute to our educational learning experience and help support a field trip to Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in Pennsylvania. The VMCAD Student Chapter is actively organizing this trip for the college to be held this year. Thanks again to everyone who donated their time and resources!"
-Cassie Rice, VMCAD's ASID Student Chapter 2009-2010 President
01.21.10 – Local Muralist to speak to ID Students!
Nicolette Capuano of Beyond the Wall Mural Design will speak to ID students on Thursday, January 21st at 10:30am. She will talk about her business, the skill sets necessary to succeed and the relationship she maintains with fellow designers. Nicolette will also talk about internship opportunities for VMCAD ID students. The presentation will take place in the ID Lab, so please email Ms. McCarthy if you plan to attend!
01.07.10 – Frank Lloyd Wright Field Trip!
VMCAD Interior Design students are planning a trip to see Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Waters in Pennsylvania this spring! The ID department is now looking for students who will help plan the trip so if you're interested, contact Ms. McCarthy asap!
01.07.10 – ID ASID Elections!
Many of the current board members for the VMCAD chapter of ASID will be graduating this spring. So start thinking about running for office! Elections will be held during spring quarter, and we want enthusiastic ID students participating!
11.05.2009 – ID Students Begin City Mission Renovation
A group of ID students put together a design proposal for several areas of Cleveland's City Mission Pathway's Building, including the main hallway, the gymnasium and several classrooms. On October 27th, students presented their spacial designs, color palettes, furniture selections and supply needs to executives. The City Mission loved the ideas and want to get started with the first phase of the project right away!
11.16.2009 – Festival of Trees
Interior Design students once again participated in the Cleveland Playhouse’s Festival of Trees this holiday season. Interior Design Students designed an environmentally-friendly tree by making ornaments and decorations out of recyclable materials. The decoration took place November 15th and 16th, and the trees will be on display in the lobby of The Cleveland Playhouse throughout the holiday season.
11.19.2009 – Ohio Design Centre
Four VMCAD Interior Design students – Colleen Paterson, Jill Pietrocini, Melissa Marti and Lauren Mueller – have designed a vignette for the Ohio Design Centre! The students set up a living room, dining room and bar area arrangement as an example of a "Contemporary Holiday" display.
12.07.2009 – New Professional Liaison for ASID!
New Professional Liaison for ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)! The VMCAD Student Chapter of ASID wants to welcome Ann Onusko as its new Professional Liaison. Ann comes to us from Great Lakes Decorative Arts Studio, where she is a resident artist.
12.24.2009 – ID Final Fall Design Critiques!
Colleen Paterson, Amy Howard and Jill Pietrocini presented their final VMCAD design projects this December to a panel of guest critics: Michael Manne, Middough Inc. and Carolina Gandini of Herschman Architects. Colleen’s creative project consisted of the design and remodel of 3 different a retail spaces in Downtown Willoughby. Amy presented design ideas for Harmonies Wellness Center – a space where people can take their well-being into their own hands, embrace whole health and educate themselves about health and wellness. Jill presented a unique floor plan for Chef Emilie's restaurant, which played with the geometry of curves and classical lines. Congratulations to Amy, Colleen and Jill for all their hard work!
12.25.2009 – ID Field Trip to East Side Design !
On Thursday, December 17, members of the VMCAD Student Chapter of ASID toured five design showrooms Cleveland’s Eastside. Students toured the Cellura Design Showroom, the Pieter Bouterse Studio, the Somrak Kitchen Showroom, the Edelman Plumbing Showroom and the Stoneworks Showroom.
The trip provided an opportunity for students to see the inner workings of a design studio/showroom and to learn more about the business aspects of design. Pieter Bouterse of the Bourterse studio says if he could give only one piece of knowledge he learned during his many years of design, it would be, "Design does not put our position in the spotlight, but our client's objective on display."
01.14.2010 – Save The Date!
Next ASID VMCAD Student Chapter Meeting will be held January 14th at 6pm in the ID Lab.
12.11.2009 – ID Students Final Presentations
This quarter's Interior Design V final project presentations will take place Tuesday, December 8th at 6pm in the ID Lab. Students Colleen Paterson, Amy Howard and Jill Pietrocini will present their final design projects to a panel of guest critics. Interior Design IV students will present their projects on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12. Two students will be presenting their projects to clients Bill and Tammy Sibert of Rocky River! Good luck and Congratulations!
12.09.2009 – ASID Webinar this Wednesday!
Come hear Lindsey Pollak speak about "Getting from College to Career" this Wednesday, December 9th from 2-3:30pm. The Webinar is an official ASID event so please see Ms. McCarthy to register.
Interior Design Students Win Essay Contest and Scholarship!
Congratulations to Mae Williams and Christopher Keever who each won scholarships after submitting essays to the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Essay contest last month!
The contest was to write a 1000-1500 word essay about what innovations and design trends of the future they believe their clients will want in their kitchens and baths.
Both students wrote about Green options and technology advances that will improve space design and also be earth-friendly!
Friday, November 20, 2009
VMCAD ASID Student Chapter meeting will take place at the college on Friday, November 20th at 3:00pm in the Interior Design Lab.
