Contents July/August 2018 VOLUME 2/NUMBER 4 The magazine of the American Society of Interior Designers and the Interior Designers of Canada 42 THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE REDESIGNING HISTORY Passion and a well-rounded skill set are the building blocks to success-especially for the next generation of design talent and the educators, programs, and teaching methods necessary to prepare them for a changing industry. Repurposing a historic building for greater function and contemporary needs is a balancing act, one that requires due diligence and adaptability as the old becomes "new" again. Image: Yassine el Mansouri 24 8 BY BRIAN LIBBY 34 CLOSING THE GAP Just as housing demographics evolve to address the makeup of a variety of homeowners, so too must the mindset of the interior designers entrusted with their clients' budgets, requirements, and desires. BY DIANA MOSHER i+D - July/August 2018 Image: Alain Laforest Image: LinkedIn Sales Navigator on Unsplash BY ROBERT NIEMINEN