Message From The President

Hello ASID Washington Chapter Members,

It’s truly an honor to serve as your Chapter President for the 2025–2026 term. As I step into this role, I’m filled with both gratitude and excitement for what lies ahead.

First, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our past President and the entire board for their remarkable leadership, dedication, and commitment to our chapter. Their collective efforts have strengthened our community, expanded our programs, and set a solid foundation for the year ahead. I’m deeply grateful for the time, creativity, and camaraderie each of them has contributed — their work truly reflects the spirit of ASID.

Serving on the ASID Washington board is a full-circle moment for me. I became an ASID member as a student at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, where I was fortunate to learn from mentors who encouraged students to engage with the professional design community. I’ll never forget traveling to Seattle for a national ASID event as a (broke) interior design student. It was my first time in Seattle, and meeting so many designers and industry professionals was truly eye-opening. That experience stayed with me and inspired me to stay connected to ASID ever since.

Now, more than 25 years later, I’m proud to lead our Washington State Chapter and to pay forward the same sense of connection and mentorship that once inspired me.

Looking ahead, our chapter has a dynamic year planned:

• Wine Wednesdays, Lunch + Learns, and special scheduled events will continue to offer fun, meaningful ways to connect with peers and stay inspired. Be sure to stay connected on our social media platforms and sign up for our emails.
• Seattle Design Market returns in May, now one of our most anticipated events.
• Design Excellence Awards will return with even more momentum, launching early in late Spring 2026.

Our chapter continues to grow, with dozens of new designer members and even more new Industry Partners, strengthening the network that supports our creative community.

My hope for the coming year is simple — that we continue to grow together. Let’s share what ASID is doing, invite others to join, and celebrate the powerful impact of design across Washington and Oregon.

Thank you for being part of this community and for your ongoing dedication to our profession. I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together.

Cheers to our bright future,
Heather Kirk, ASID Allied
President, ASID Washington State Chapter
2025–2026