By Jill Mendoza: In pondering IDO’s, 20th Anniversary which just happens to be this month, February 14, 2012, I am reminded of a recent article I read in Inc. Magazine by a fellow small business owner, René Shimada Siegel, the … read more

By Janet Thomas On February 14, 1992 Jill Mendoza hung out her shingle and opened  IDO Incorporated. She set up shop in her basement and courageously went to work offering specialized design services not available from anyone else. From this … read more

Another new year is upon us and it is customary to look at trends and forecasts for the year ahead. Since most of us work at one profession or another, what does your workspace look like? Is it a gray … read more

With most professionals, professional licensure, boards, registrations, and certificates are available for achievement—and may be necessary in order to practice, depending on the particular profession. The profession of Interior Design recognizes the NCIDQ certificate as “The Mark of a Professional” … read more

It has long been a hot topic that gathers much chatter and personal opinions amongst many.  I know that I personally have sat through several discussion groups, forums, etc. and participated in much debate over the ‘naming game.’  The topic … read more

Happy New Year!   The new year  brings great anticipation for new beginnings and fresh starts.  Because we will be spending more time indoors for the next few months,  let’s get busy and start to freshen up our indoor environment.  Paint color can have … read more

I recently read an interesting article about some highly designed McDonald’s in France.  The designer, Patrick Norguet, was trying to get back to McDonald’s more traditional roots and design with the family in mind.  Although this article received some pretty … read more

I just finished reading a book entitled, “Biomimicry, Innovation inspired by nature” by Janine M. Benyus. In the design field, we have been hearing for several years about biomimicry, or copying nature in design and pattern. But this book takes … read more

The enrollment window is now closed for LEED AP’s without specialties and many have decided to ‘take the plunge’ and opt-in to begin their 30-hours of Prescriptive maintenance. You could be a LEED GA who is needing to collect their 15-hours, or maybe you … read more

While the masses are flocking to the Apple Store seeking the iPhone4, there is an overlooked celebration of American Craft going on that identifies the cultural influences that have shaped craft and its social impact since 1940. The American Craft … read more