ASID NE Day of Design

Name: ASID NE Day of Design
Start: 2026-04-30T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-30T16:00:00-0400
Location: Boston Design Center

Thu, Apr 30, 9am - 4pm EDT

Boston Design Center

Boston MA, United States

ASID New England Chapter

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Description

9:00 AM–10:00 AM – ASID Pop-Up Series + Welcome Coffee
17 Drydock | Meetings By Design (17-110E)

Start the day with coffee and conversation alongside ASID New England, a leading voice in advancing the interior design profession through education, advocacy, and community. This gathering also introduces the ASID Pop-Up Series, a focused lineup of sessions designed to deliver practical, hard-hitting insights across the many facets of running a design business—from creative development to operations, marketing, and growth. Geared toward emerging designers, young talent, and first-time business owners, the series offers actionable guidance while creating opportunities to connect with peers, prospective hires, and industry professionals.

10:00 AM–10:45 AM – Best Business Practices for Managing an Interior Design Firm
Featuring William Emery

10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Creative Headshots
Available on the 4th Floor in Pickle Hall - Appointments made in 17-110E

11:00 AM–11:45 AM – The Interior Design Success Blueprint: Business, Creativity & Mindset Foundations for Emerging Designers
Featuring Jim Gauthier

12:00 PM–1:00 PM – Lunch Hosted by The Martin Group

Pre-registration required

2:30 PM–3:30 PM – Picture Perfect Interiors: When to Hire a Pro and Styling Strategies to Ace Photoshoot Day
Featuring Emily O’Brien and Caty Rezendes

Lineup

Jim Gauthier

Design isn't just my profession, it's my way of life. I thrive on solving design problems creatively and approach each project as an opportunity to transform the humdrum into "holy cow!” I study design everywhere, always envisioning more thoughtful ways to execute, and I love sharing my insights on design, architecture, and landscape. Before co-founding the award-winning firm of Gauthier Stacy Inc. in 1997, I honed my skills at the notable Boston firms Bierly-Drake Associates and The Cooper Group. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and have been a member of the American Society of Interior Designers since 1995.
Bill Emery

Bill Emery is a business development consultant to Interior Design and Architecture firms in Boston, Providence, New York and San Francisco, consulting on industry specific issues such as business planning and analysis, operational procedures, human resource issues, client and vendor issues and computer software and training on industry specific software (Design Manager, Studio IT and Impact). He has conducted numerous workshops for IFDA, ASID and various trade shows. Prior to establishing InControl Services he was Vice President of Sales and Operations for FMS, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He has a Bachelor degree from the University of Maine in Accounting and a minor in Computer Science.
Emily O’Brien

Emily is an architectural photographer with over 15 years of experience working with interior designers, architects, and custom builders, to capture design-driven, editorial worthy images. Her work has been featured in both local and national publications.
Caty Rezendes

Caty Byerly Rezendes brings 20+ years of interior design and creative direction expertise to styling spaces that photograph beautifully and sell effectively. As an in-house brand manager for a legacy Hawaii architecture firm, she served as photoshoot art director and stylist. Her work has secured many awards and features in dozens of local and global publications including Traditional Home, Modern Luxury, Honolulu Magazine, Hawaii Home + Remodeling, Home Accents Today, and Luxury Home Quarterly. In partnership with her real estate photographer collaborator, she’s has contributed to tens of millions in real estate sales. In a wide-ranging career, Caty has developed lifestyle interiors brands and product lines, served as buyer and merchandiser for novel retail concepts, and now specializes in pop-up styling and event design. A lifelong fascination with vintage finds and antique pieces honed a signature collected style. Her philosophy centers on revealing the inherent character of a space through thoughtful curation of objects. As founder of Rumblespring, a design + strategy studio, she continues to shape spaces with story and create environments to cultivate genuine connection, from intimate dinner experiences to large-scale art installations and conferences.