05/09/2025
# I'm an Interior Designer: I Solve Problems You Didn't Even Know You Had
Grab a coffee (or wine, no judgment) and let's celebrate something epic: the American Society of Interior Designers turning 50 in 2025! As President of the Ohio South/Kentucky Chapter, I'm doing a happy dance over this milestone. Half a century of making spaces work harder, look better, and creating lasting memories!
I'm Lisa Cini, founder of Mosaic Design Studio. I've spent years transforming chaos into harmony for senior living communities, hospitals, hotels, and my own four-generation household. ASID has been my tribe—a community of 25,000 dreamers (13,500 designers, 5,500 students, 6,000 industry partners) who believe design isn't just about pretty pillows.
Interior designers are the unsung heroes of "Oh, I didn't think of that!" We solve problems you didn't know existed—like counters too high for Grandma or lighting that makes Zoom calls look like horror movies. At Mosaic, I design memory care spaces that feel like home, not institutions. Think non-slip floors that don't scream "hospital" and layouts helping those with Alzheimer's navigate without stress.
ASID designers live by a strict code of ethics, prioritizing safety with fire-resistant materials, ADA-compliant designs, and sustainable solutions. Since 1975, we've evolved from s**g carpets to biophilic design, creating spaces where people live, work, play, and heal.
My multigenerational home experience (documented in my book "Hive") was design boot camp—clever layouts, empowering tech, and lots of love. That spirit drives Mosaic's award-winning senior living spaces. Whether designing accessible furnishings with Pottery Barn or writing "Boom: The Baby Boomers' Guide to Preserving Your Freedom," I'm making aging in place feel like a celebration.
Join the ASID party! Visit www.asid.org to connect with resources and help us shape the next 50 years of design. Because when it comes to creating spaces that make life better, safer, and more fabulous? We've got you covered, problems and all.
Lisa M. Cini, ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ
President, ASID Ohio South/Kentucky Chapter