ASID

New Orleans

INTERIORS 08 will offer a full track of experiential educational offerings that will take you out and about in New Orleans. Exciting hands-on sessions will explore various neighborhoods and immerse you in all that New Orleans has to offer.


Alicia Valair, Allied Member ASID, CID, CKD

Founder and Publisher, Black Interior Design Showcase
Principal, RSGPDesigns

Founder and publisher of Black Interior Designer Showcase, in 2008 BIDS will partner with International P.O.W.E.R. Magazine and publish the first-ever national media publication featuring black interior designers. 

Alicia is a graduate of Interior Design from (FIDER/CIDA) Marymount University, in Arlington, VA. She received the designation of Nevada State Certified Interior Designer (CID) in 2005 and became Chair of Interior Design at International Academy of Design & Technology.  As an educator, Alicia acted as a research consultant for Sausilito-based Design Center Solutions for their online "Training Spaces" program.  She is currently a Principal with RSGPDesigns of Las Vegas, a commercial firm with over 25 years in Hospitality, Casino, Residential, High-Rise, Condominium and Office Design.  Alicia acts as design consultant for Mysterium Studio on church/liturgical interiors and is owner of Lifestyle Design Interiors, offering custom residential, luxury kitchens/baths and office design.

She is a member of Black Speakers Association, US Green Building Council and American Society of Interior Designers.

Sessions:

Bridging The Gaps - Diversity in Interior Design
Thursday, 3 – 5 p.m.