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Debra May Himes, ASID, IIDA

Degree:

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design, Northern Arizona University
Emphasis in space planning, scaled drawings, electrical plans, lighting plans, finish and furniture selections, window treatments, and accessorizing.

 

Qualifying Exams:

NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) - April 1980

 

Continuing Education:

Training at Wolf/Subzero Appliances - Madison,Wis. Facility - Fall 2003
Training at Dacor Appliance Pasadena, CA Facility - Summer 2001
Interior Codes and Regulations - NAU Course taught at SCC
  Fall of 1999. Text Books: "The Codes Guidebook for Interiors"/ "UBC"
Various Continuing Education Units (C.E.U.'s)

 

Professional Organizations:

American Society of Interior Designs (ASID), Professional Member
  President: 1998 - 1999; President-Elect: 1997-1998; Vice President:
  1996-1997; Treasurer: 1994-1996; Member, Board of Directors: 1992-1994
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Professional Member
• Juror - NCIDQ Exam - Fall 1998

 

Design Awards:

Designer of Distinction - Lifetime achievement awarded by peers.
  2005 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2005
Second Place, Product Design/Fixture - 2005 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2005
Merit Award, Product Design/Fixture - 2005 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2005
Merit Award, Product Design/Furniture - 2005 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2005
Second Place, Residential Show House - 2004 Design Excellence Awards-
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2004
Second Place, Product Design - 2004 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2004 (DMH office Desks
Second Place, Product Design - 2004 Design Excellence Awards
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - October 2004 (Iron & Glass Doors)
First Place, Showcase/Model - 2001-2002 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter -April 2002
First Place, Product Design - 2001-2002 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - April 2002 (Wine Room Door)
First Place, Product Design - 2000-2001 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - March 2001 (Dining Table)
First Place, Product Design - 1997 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - November 1997
Second Place, Product Design - 2001-2002 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - April 2002
Merit Award, Model Homes - 1999 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - November 1999
Merit Award, Product Design - 1999 Design Excellence Awards -
  ASID, Arizona North Chapter - November 1999 (Powder Room)

 

Professional Awards:

NAU Alumni, Dr. Cliff Harkins Distinguished Citizen Award - 2003
ASID Presidents Citations - 1998, 1996, 1987
Volunteer of the Year - June 1991, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Hon. Mention - Small Business Person of the Year - June 1991
Runner-up - Small Business Person of the year - June 1993
  Awarded by Gilbert Chamber of Commerce

 

Civic Affiliations:

2005 Board of Directors Northern Arizona University Alumni Association
1998 Desert Design Market & Conf. - Chair, Phoenix Civic Plaza
Ronald McDonald House ASID Renovation Project - Phoenix, Arizona
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce - President: 1993-1994
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors
East Valley Partnership - Member
Gilbert Leadership Development Program - Steering Committee
  and Board of Directors: 1992 - 1994, Graduate: 1993
Phoenix Art Museum - Member

 

Published in:

Spectacular Homes Of the Southwest - 2005 - Panache Partners Book
The New Southwest Home - 2005 - Northland Publishing Book
Design & Architecture Magazine - October 2004 - ":Special Edition"
  ASID Arizona Design Competition
Sources + Design Magazine - March 2004 -"The Goods"
  New products, services, and business (Jonathan David furniture line)
Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine - Feb. 2004 -
  Jonathan David furniture line
Sources + Design - September/October 2003 - "Wow" Factor
Arizona Foothills - March 2003 - Design Showhouse 2003
Contemporary Stone & Tile Design - Winter 2003
  "A Comfortable Fusion of Stone & Tile"
  (Featured article & Front Cover)
Arizona Republic - Dec. 2002 - Az Style - "Home for the Holidays"
Arizona Food & Lifestyles Magazine - Fall 2003
  "Ultimate Kitchens"
Arizona Foothills, May 2002 - "Award-Winning Designs"
Arizona Lifestyle Magazine, July- Dec. 2001-
  "Award- winning Designers"
Southwest Style, 2000-2001, Interior Designers
Arizona Foothills, May 2001- " A World of Design"
  Designers Showhouse
Arizona Foothills, March 2001- "ASID Design Awards"
Arizona Foothills, January 2001 - "All In The Family"
Arizona Foothills, May 2000 -
  "Top Interior Designers Share Their Secrets"
Arizona Foothills, January 2000 - Forte' Homes Model
Az Style, The Arizona Republic, Dec. 1999 -
  Forte' Model Home
Stone World Magazine, October 1999 - Forte' Homes Model
Az Style, The Arizona Republic, February 1999 -
  Asaro Residence
Arizona Business Magazine -
  1997 ASID Design Excellence Awards
Builder/Architect Magazine, March 1997 -
  Special Feature
Phoenix Home and Garden, April 1996 -
  Showhome for Mercy's Sake
Phoenix Magazine, February 1995 -
  ASID Designer's Showhouse
Az Style, The Arizona Republic, Feb. 1995 -
  Stoppler Residence

 

Articles Authored:

Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, Feb. 2000 -
  "Family Sanctuary"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, March 2000 -
  "A House with a View"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, April 2000 -
  "Architectural Symphony"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, May 2000 -
  "Natural Harmony"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, June 2000 -
  "Sonoran Desert Jewel"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, July 2000 -
  "Cosmopolitan Opulence"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, August 2000 -
  Archi "Texture"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, September 2000 -
  "East Meets West"
Foothills Living, Arizona Foothills, Oct. 2000 -
  "Old World Elegance"

 

Work Experience

Charity Show Houses:

2001 Designers' Show House, "A HOME IN HARMONY" -
  West Hallway Powder Room
1997 ASID Royal Palms Show House - Co-Chair for ASID
  Supervision of Designers involved
1996 ASID Show House for Mercy Sake - "Chumba Cha Kulala"
  African Bedroom & Bath
1995 ASID Designer's Show House - Guest Patio

Corporate:

Global Organics Corporate Offices - Litchfield, AZ
Interwest Showroom - Scottsdale, AZ
DMH Offices - Chandler, AZ
Forte' Corporate Offices - Chandler, AZ
Tempe Chamber of Commerce - Tempe, AZ
KinetX - Gilbert, AZ.
Coury Development Company - Mesa, AZ.
Sperry Flight Systems Headquarters - Phoenix, AZ.
Au Authum Ki, Inc. (AAK) Corporate Headquarters - Tempe, Az.

Medical Facilities:

VA Hospital remodel - Finish selections for Au' Authum Ki, Inc. (AAK)
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center - Bullhead City, AZ.
  (Designer Assist with Mary Beth Stone)
Phoenix Memorial Hospital - Phoenix, AZ.
Civic Center Medical Plaza - Scottsdale, AZ
Various Doctors Offices

Municipal:

Gilbert Town Hall - Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert Public Library - Branch Office, Gilbert AZ
Gilbert Police Department - Gilbert, AZ

Law Firms:

Yarborough, Wright, Harowitz, and Dunn - Tempe, AZ
• Mohr, Hackett, Pederson, and Blakely - Phoenix, AZ
Wright and Harowitz - Original Offices - Phoenix, AZ

Hospitality:

Holiday Inn of Tempe - Tempe, Arizona - Lobby
Mountain Shadows Resorts - Pool side suites - Paradise Valley, AZ
Registry Resort - Business Offices - Scottsdale, AZ

Banks:

Sun State Savings and Loan - Phoenix, AZ
Bank of Prescott - Prescott, AZ

Business Offices:

Highland Development Company
Realty Companies
Summit Health - Mesa, AZ
Various small offices

Churches

Grace Community Church - Main Office for Music Department
Grace Community Church - Selection Committee for Site Planning

Residential:

Forte' Custom Homes - Mesa, AZ: Model Home, Scottsdale
Forte' Custom Homes - Mesa, AZ: Model Home, Foothills Ahwatukee
• Various High-end residences throughout state of Arizona, Colorado, and Oregon.
• Loft in Chicago, Illinois

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