BYU-I Interior Design

Mr. Fetzer dynamically talked about wood

Mr. Fetzer teaches about flitch matching

Paul Fetzer Presents "Wood 101: The Nature of Wood"

Students were treated with the visit of Paul Fetzer, Vice President of Fetzer Architectural Woodwork, from Salt Lake City, on Monday, November 9th. Mr. Fetzer delivered a highly interactive and informative presentation on the nature of wood and the significance of its role in interior design. Students were informed on everything from wood’s hygroscopic properties and chemical composition to its design qualities. Mr. Fetzer’s design presentation included the qualities of wood within the realms of color, cut, grain, hardness, figure, match, and flitch. Mr. Fetzer’s true passion for this natural material was evident as he explained the sustainable qualities of utilizing wood in design. Students were able to touch and examine exotic woods and beautiful woodwork up-close and personal as Mr. Fetzer provided a plethora of beautiful samples and visuals. The entire presentation was rooted in valuable information that enhanced students’ understanding and intrigue of this beautiful natural material.

Although it was early in the morning, we enjoyed Mr. Newton’s presentation. Pictured above are students from all classes.

Juniors and Seniors during the afternoon presentation on Behavioral Styles

NKBA board and Jared Fife during the campus tour.

Caley, our fearless leader, was our Master of Ceremonies as NKBA Student Chapter President.

In the morning Mr. Newton taught a two-session class on the building envelope. It was wonderful to learn so much in-depth knowledge about building systems and how they function together. Mr. Newton is a dynamic and charming speaker as well, which made it a lot of fun.

A Day with David Newton, CMKBD

David Newton, CMKBD, has been in the kitchen and bathroom industry for more than 36 years. His experience includes cabinet building, project installation, kitchen design and layout, and sales. Newton has served homeowners, builders and developers. In 1989 he formed David Newton & Associates and devoted 100 percent of his time to training kitchen and bath designers.

Carissa Findlay and Ashley Seare

Tori Hopkin and Ashley Sargeant

Madison, Nida, Angela, and Hillaree

Jenny, Lindsey, and Ty

Sun Valley Catholic Church

Sun Valley ASID Trip Photos

2009 ASID Annual Meeting - Intermountain Chapter - Sun Valley

Each year BYU-I Interior Design students enjoy a day trip to the Idaho resort town of Sun Valley to attend the Annual ASID Intermountain Conference. The conference provides a great way for students to learn more about the industry, attend seminars, mingle with vendors, and network with regional industry professionals. This year we were favored to hear Angela Merola and Sam Allen deliver animated presentations on creating good client relationships. They gave excellent pointers on creating trust and reading body language—skills crucial to selling one’s design in the business realm of the interior design industry. John Troxell, Director of Design at Wood-Mode, Inc., was the dinner keynote speaker and educated us on upcoming design and color trends.

Ten BYU-I students submitted amazing projects in the Student Design Competition. We were pleased to have one of our own, senior Stuart Beal, win the competition and a $200 gift certificate with his incredible Passive Solar/Barrier-Free/Sustainable project.

Additionally, students were able to be inspired by the rustic grandeur of the resort town, including touring the beautiful Sun Valley Catholic church. The recently-built church boasts beautiful design features, including suede-covered walls, solid woodwork and exposed trusses, elegant stained glass, and a magnificent chandelier composed of fiber optics and glass.

Once again, this year’s Sun Valley trip proved to be a memorable and educational experience for all.