The Educated Eye Luncheon

On September 23, NYSID trustees, alumni, and supporters came out to kick off this year’s Dialogues on Design series at The Educated Eye Luncheon in the lovely interior of a private club in New York City. An exploration of the interplay between fashion and interior design, this year’s event featured fashion illustrator, designer, and artist Cathy Graham, author of “Second Bloom: Cathy Graham’s Art of the Table,” and Billy Norwich, former Vogue editor and New York Post society columnist. The event was moderated by Dennis Scully, host of the Business of Home podcast.

 
Cathy Graham and Billy Norwich

Cathy Graham and Billy Norwich

 
 
Dennis Scully and Nancy Scully

Dennis Scully and Nancy Scully

 
 
Ellen Kravet greeting guests.

Ellen Kravet greeting guests.

 
All Atelier Stories
Welcome From David Sprouls
Welcome From David Sprouls

David Sprouls, president of the New York School of Interior Design, welcomes readers to the Summer 2023 issue of Atelier.

Illuminating a Demand
Illuminating a Demand

The New York School of Interior Design’s one-year, post-professional Master of Professional Studies in Lighting Design (MPSL) has a 100 percent employment rate for graduates within 6 months of the program’s completion, and has for years…. MPSL Program Director Shaun Fillion, LC, CLCP, Educator IALD, as well as alumni Estefania Diaz ’15 (MPSL) / ’16 (MPSS), Lighting Designer at Ventresca Lighting Designers; Iliana Filotheidi ’19 (MPSL), Senior Lighting Designer at HLB Lighting Design; and Diogo Coelho ’18 (MPSL), Lighting Product Manager at Amerlux, share their insights.

Visual Thinker: Robert Kaner
Visual Thinker: Robert Kaner

NYSID alum Robert Kaner ’02 (AAS) designed this interior for a couple who had multiple residences and would be spending only part of their time in New York.

Why Are NYSID Students Winning So Many Awards?
Why Are NYSID Students Winning So Many Awards?

2022-23 has been a banner academic year for NYSID students in regard to winning industry-wide competitions.

The Secrets of Bespoke Design
The Secrets of Bespoke Design

Interior designers’ relationships with artisans are extremely valuable. Designers and master craftspeople become partners in making, collaborating around every detail to turn their customers’ dreams into reality. Perhaps there’s no one better suited to teach what’s behind this process than Harry Heissmann, the owner of Harry Heissmann Inc. and the instructor of NYSID’s quartet of courses called “Advanced Trade Techniques,” which teach students high-level designing in Custom Upholstery (I), Custom Flooring (II), Custom Wall Treatments (III), and Custom Cabinetry (IV). Heissmann shares his thoughts with Atelier Managing Editor Jennifer Dorr here.    

Stay in Step with NYSID’s Alumni Council
Stay in Step with NYSID’s Alumni Council

NYSID’s Alumni Council is led by two dynamic designers: President Marie Aiello ’04 (AAS) and Vice-President Krista Gurevich ’16 (MFA1). When alumna Leslie Robinson ’21 (MFA1) caught up with the pair, they were excited to discuss the new Alumni Council Scholarship, which was first awarded at Gala 2023.

Why I Give: Michael Cox
Why I Give: Michael Cox

“As our leadership team focused on goals for the firm’s next 20 years, we recognized the significance of supporting the academic foundations of our industry. What is a better investment than the continuing education of our future industry leaders?”

The Legacy of Maria Spears
The Legacy of Maria Spears

NYSID alumna Maria Spears left the NYSID Board of Trustees at the end of 2022, after a six-year tenure, in order to focus on family and traveling the world with her beloved husband, William. From the time she joined the board in May 2016, Spears was a visionary and generous benefactor of the College. Says NYSID president David Sprouls, “If you know Maria, you understand that her energy, vibrance, and enthusiasm are infectious. She’s had a tremendous impact on NYSID’s students in more ways than one.”

Gala 2023: A Resounding Success for Scholarships
Gala 2023: A Resounding Success for Scholarships

On Tuesday, April 11, the New York School of Interior Design held its “Gala 2023” in a private club in New York City, securing more than $600,000 for scholarships. NYSID Trustee Alexa Hampton, emceed, lending both humor and insight to the evening.

Commencement 2023
Commencement 2023

On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the New York School of Interior Design honored the class of 2023 with a graduation ceremony at 92Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall in New York City. One hundred sixteen interior designers obtained their degrees after much hard work and tenacity. Eighty-five graduates walked the stage.

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