Taylor Thormahlen, Naomi Benatar, Catherine Grace, Joshua Kaswell, Adelia C. Schleusz
Taylor Thormahlen, Naomi Benatar, Catherine Grace, Joshua Kaswell, Adelia C. Schleusz

May 24, 2022

Photography by Tavits Photography

Interior Design’s re:Source Goes Offscreen and into the Arizona Desert

Interior Design‘s re:Source event returned to its live format in sunny Arizona after more than two years in the virtual realm. Earlier this month, 75 designers and manufacturers gathered at the Omni Scottsdale Resort at Montelucia for the four-day event, which kicked off with a welcome reception on the lawn followed by dinner.

Sandow Design Group EVP and design futurist, AJ Paron, opened day two activities with insights into the many design opportunities and challenges shaped by the pandemic. “How do we design such an incredible, user-center, multi-sensory experience that will outweigh the virtual experience or staying at home?” she asked the group. One thought: sensory integration. Not mention designing for accessibility and inclusion. After Paron’s remarks, designers and manufacturers jumped into a series of meetings before taking time in the late afternoon for some rest and relaxation followed by cocktails and dinner. Meetings continued into the third day as attendees took advantage of the chance to see friends and colleagues in person, soaking up a welcome dose of IRL face time. Spa, yoga or a meander through the desert botanical gardens anyone?

Check out our event highlights below:

  • Camille Zanona, Milt Elliot, Amy Forseth, Melanie Freeland and Ryan Markland
    Camille Zanona, Milt Elliot, Amy Forseth, Melanie Freeland and Ryan Markland
  • Cocktail party on the second day of the event
    Cocktail party on the second day of the event
  • Taylor Thormahlen, Naomi Benatar, Catherine Grace, Joshua Kaswell, Adelia C. Schleusz
    Taylor Thormahlen, Naomi Benatar, Catherine Grace, Joshua Kaswell, Adelia C. Schleusz.
  • Amy Mays, HDR, shares a laugh with Greg Kammerer, Interior Design
    Amy Mays, HDR, shares a laugh with Greg Kammerer, Interior Design.
  • Nate German, Xtreme Interiors by Tamlyn, Ian Dill, National Solutions, and Alan Russell, 1213 ID
    Nate German, Xtreme Interiors by Tamlyn, Ian Dill, National Solutions, and Alan Russell, 1213 ID.
  • Kristin Adams and Oscar Guiterrez of Tuuci
    Kristin Adams and Oscar Guiterrez of Tuuci.
  • Ryan Markland and Camille Zanona from TURF meet with designers.
    Ryan Markland and Camille Zanona from TURF meet with designers.
  • Carol Cisco, Theresa Barnett, Charlette Franklund
    Carol Cisco, Theresa Barnett, Charlette Franklund.
  • Adriana Rojas and Steven Burgos, HOK, pose for a selfie
    Adriana Rojas and Steven Burgos, HOK, pose for a selfie.
  • Kristin Adams and Oscar Guiterrez of Tuuci chat with a designer during the cocktail party.
  • Attendees chatting during the cocktail party
    Attendees chatting during the cocktail party.
  • Adriana Rojas and Steven Burgos, HOK, enjoying a cocktail after a day of one on one meetings.
    Adriana Rojas and Steven Burgos, HOK, enjoying a cocktail after a day of one on one meetings.
  • Attendees enjoy a cocktail party after a day of learning about new products and projects
    Attendees enjoy a cocktail party after a day of learning about new products and projects.
  • Kim Clayborne of Architectural Surfaces meeting
    Kim Clayborne of Architectural Surfaces meeting.
  • Rick Leeds - Bover meeting
    Rick Leeds – Bover meeting.
  • John Ozturk - Garden on the Wall
    John Ozturk – Garden on the Wall.
  • Kim Rode - Arden Studio
    Kim Rode – Arden Studio.
  • Hayley Marsh and Connor Pinson of Rakks presents design solutions to designers.
    Hayley Marsh and Connor Pinson of Rakks presents design solutions to designers.
  • Pedram Shokouhi of Gandia Blasco Group
    Pedram Shokouhi of Gandia Blasco Group.
  • Elizabeth Tsinzo of Perennials and Sutherland
    Elizabeth Tsinzo of Perennials and Sutherland.
  • Joshua Kaswell of Kaswell flooring
    Joshua Kaswell of Kaswell flooring.
  • Sunny Hartley and Michelle Lopes of B+N
    Sunny Hartley and Michelle Lopes of B+N.
  • Ian Dill of National Solutions
    Ian Dill of National Solutions.
  • Jeffrey Rosner and Liam Kirkbride of Davis Furniture
    Jeffrey Rosner and Liam Kirkbride of Davis Furniture.
  • Nick Ades and David Rauschuber of Craftmade Woodard
    Nick Ades and David Rauschuber of Craftmade Woodard.
  • Ann Smith and Amy Allen of Cascade Architectural
    Ann Smith and Amy Allen of Cascade Architectural.
  • Andy Vawter of MPS Acoustics
    Andy Vawter of MPS Acoustics.
  • Amy Forseth of Fiberbuilt Umbrellas & Cushions
    Amy Forseth of Fiberbuilt Umbrellas & Cushions.
  • Nate German of Xtreme Interiors by Tamlyn
    Nate German of Xtreme Interiors by Tamlyn.
  • Kirk Gruben of Sloan
    Kirk Gruben of Sloan.
  • Arnie Thornhill Moore & Giles
    Arnie Thornhill Moore & Giles.
  • Tracy Bowling of Cosentino Surfaces
    Tracy Bowling of Cosentino Surfaces.
  • Cecilia Ramos and Marina Matijevic of Lutron
    Cecilia Ramos and Marina Matijevic of Lutron.
  • Attendees visit the Desert Botanical Gardens
    Attendees visit the Desert Botanical Gardens.
  • Re:Source attendees hiked Camelback Mountain
    Re:Source attendees hiked Camelback Mountain.
  • Attendees mingle under the Arizona night sky.
    Attendees mingle under the Arizona night sky.

A very special thank you to our event sponsors: Architectural Surfaces, Arden Studio, B+N Industries, Bover, Cascade Architecture, Cosentino, Davis Furniture, Fiberbuilt Umbrellas & Cushions, Garden on the Wall, Kaswell Flooring Systems, Moores & Giles, MPS Acoustics, National Solutions, Perennials | Sutherland, Rakks, Sloan, Turf, Woodard | Craftmade, Xtreme Interior by Tamlyn

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