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"Sustainiversal Design" |
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Bernadette V. Upton is a Florida licensed interior designer, lecturer and consultant. Specializing in environmental interior design since 1982, she is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and past president of the Florida South Chapter as well as a founding member of the National ASID Sustainable Design Council. Currently she is a speaker for the 2007-2008 ASID National Distinguished Speakers Series. | |||||||||||||||||
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"Hard Facts About Soft Surfaces: How to Make the Right Carpet and Fabric Selection Every Time" |
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With such a vast array of fabrics and carpets in the marketplace, designers sometimes find it difficult to make selections that will perform well in “real world” residential and commercial installations. This course updates designers on natural and man-made fiber types, including such new additions as organic cottons, soy and bamboo. Other topics include dying and colorfastness, aesthetic and functional finishes, flame retardants, and “green” cleaning procedures. Upon completion, both seasoned professionals and designers new to the field will have an increased understanding of all fibers and will be more able to choose soft surfaces that satisfy their clients’ needs. |
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Susan Mulgrew joined the Fiber-Seal corporate staff in 2005. For 16 years prior, she owned the Fiber-Seal Service Centers in Columbus, OH and Pittsburgh, PA, working daily with designers to help them learn about the care of fabrics and carpeting. For many years, she served as the IP representative to the Ohio/South/Kentucky chapter. She was also a Founding Member of IFMA and edited the newsletters for both groups, as well as chairing several committees. Ms. Mulgrew holds joint degrees in Textiles/Merchandising and Journalism from Ohio University. Prior to Fiber-Seal , she was the editor of a private circulation home furnishings magazine and arts and architecture editor for Columbus Monthly. In addition to corporate duties, she is currently working with the newest Fiber-Seal office, Fiber-Seal of Southwest Florida, serving the Gulf Coast. Susan is the mother of two twenty something kids and when she’s not speaking or traveling or training for FS, she’s on the links! |
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