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It s no secret architects and interior designers have a direct hand in designing the future of our cities and homes. From the towering skyscrapers making up the most iconic cityscapes to the interiors of our own dwellings, designers play an integral role in ensuring the spaces we inhabit are functional, restorative, and beautiful.
Like many other professions, achieving this level of expertise a person requires years of formal education and practice at a certain cost. Luckily, professional organizations, foundations, and firms offer handsome scholarships and mentorship opportunities for those looking to further their education and pursue degrees in the design field. Here are eight scholarships that every burgeoning architect and design star should consider applying for.
(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Tile Shop, a specialty retailer of natural stone and man-made tiles, now operates 143 retail showrooms in the United States.
Located at 491 Rte. 46 W, the approximately 10,000-square-foot retail showroom offers homeowners and trade professionals an exceptional design experience with over 6,000 natural stone and made-made tile products, setting and maintenance materials, accessories, and tools. In-store design experts will be available to guide customers through the entire project process from inspiration to installation and take the guesswork out of designing. With one of the largest selection of tile in America, starting at $1.49/sq. ft., there is a product for every project from do-it-yourself backsplashes to major remodels.
Steelcase Marketing Maven Jeannie Bochette Dies at 77
February 8, 2021
Jeannie (Blenda) Bochette, named Marketing Maven of U.S.-based furniture manufacturer Steelcase by
Interior Design, passed away January 16 with her sister, Shirley Stump, by her side. She was 77.
During her 38-year career at Steelcase, Bochette rose to the position of Marketing Manager of Business Development, expanding the company s reach with her innate ability to form lasting relationships throughout the industry, and New York City. Under Bochette s leadership, Steelcase focused its efforts on giving back through charitable projects and events, such as Dining by Design, the AIDS Momentum Project, and the United Hospital Fund/Healthy Kids event. Bochette, always attuned to helping others, also led the company in conceiving of and implementing a program to raise money for New Alternatives for Children.
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Business of Home’s February roundup of new hires in design, manufacturing, media and more.
TO THE TRADE
Lynchburg, Virginia–based leather company Moore & Giles has promoted
Adam Shurr to the position of director of marketing, where he will lead the team and oversee strategies.
St. Augustine, Florida–based home furnishings manufacturer Brown Jordan Inc. has named
Bernie Guerin as its new chief financial officer. Guerin comes to the role with more than 30 years of business finance experience, most recently having served as COO and CFO at environmental services and waste management provider Clean Earth Inc. At Brown Jordan, he will oversee the company’s financial strategies and manage its outdoor living and contract furnishings divisions.