Member Spotlight
ASID WI Board Spotlight!
Meet Kelly Kuehn – Membership Director
Get to know me:
I am an interior designer and have been in the flooring business since 2011. I graduated with a BA in journalism from Indiana University, and a degree in interior design from Milwaukee Area Technical College. I live in Milwaukee with my three daughters and two dogs, I love to garden, sail, ski and ride bicycles.
Q: What’s your current position / workplace, and how does it connect with your involvement in ASID?
A: I am the studio design manager at Floor360 in Milwaukee, and work with residential interior designers who are amazingly talented. It brings me so much joy to see their award-winning work at gala events, and to get to know them on a social level.
Q: What is one initiative or goal you’re most excited to support during your board term?
A: I am very excited about bringing more residential interior designers and industry representatives into our chapter! These professionals have so much knowledge and experience to share!
Q: What advice would you give to members looking to get more involved with ASID?
A: Ask to join a meeting or event! We welcome new faces, and we want to know about what you do.
Q: How did you start your involvement with ASID WI and what motivated you to be interested in serving on the board?
A: I had attended multiple award galas and wanted to align with other professionals in this vast and changing industry.
ASID WI Board Spotlight!
Meet President-Elect, Katie Barczak
Get to know me:
Hi! I’m Katie Barczak, an interior designer in the learning environments studio at EUA in Milwaukee. My past work includes corporate, senior living, retail banking, religious, and education projects. I’m passionate about education design because it impacts students and communities, creating inspiring spaces for years to come. I love incorporating bright colors and vibrant patterns to energize spaces. Outside work, I enjoy time with family and friends, going up north, or doing art projects.
Q: What initiative or goal are you most excited to support during your board term?
A: I’m excited to build on our strong design community foundation, connecting designers of all experience levels. As President Elect, I’m optimistic about the next three years and look forward to engaging with advocacy and professional development opportunities.
Q: How has ASID shaped your professional journey?
A: ASID has been part of my journey since college at UW-Stevens Point, where I served as co-president. Networking events inspired me, and the community was always supportive. I used ASID resources for internships, career opportunities, and NCIDQ prep. Serving on the board is my chance to give back to an organization I’m passionate about and inspire others to get involved.
Q: What’s one way ASID supports emerging professionals or students that more people should know about?
A: Don’t hesitate to reach out! Connect on LinkedIn after events, and send handwritten thank-you notes after job shadows or internships. These small steps help you stand out and build lasting connections.
Q: Describe your personal design style in three words.
A: Creative, layered, comfortable
Q: What’s your favorite space that inspires you as a designer?
A: I find inspiration in patterns in nature or just on the by noticing the smaller details in the interior spaces I admire.
ASID WI Board Spotlight!
Meet Student Representative to the Board, Allie Applebee
Q: What’s your current position / workplace, and how does it connect with your involvement in ASID?
A: I’m in my senior year at Mount Mary University, graduating in May with a major in Interior Architecture and Design and a minor in Digital Marketing. My academic experience has strengthened my ASID involvement by giving me opportunities to apply skills beyond the classroom and engage with the design community. Serving as Student Representative has allowed me to build meaningful relationships with fellow students, understand their needs, and represent their voices within ASID.
Q: What initiative or goal are you most excited to support during your board term?
A: I’m most excited to expand outreach to students and members, helping them discover all the valuable benefits and opportunities ASID offers! Being the Student Representative has given me the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with fellow students, helping me understand their needs and represent their voices within ASID.
Q: How has ASID shaped your professional journey in Interior Design?
A: ASID has given me opportunities I never would have accessed on my own—from networking with industry leaders to recognition through the Design Excellence Awards. Being part of ASID has expanded my confidence, my community, and my sense of direction within the profession.
Q: What’s one way ASID supports emerging professionals or students that more people should know about?
A: I wish more students knew how many resources ASID offers—leadership roles, competitions, scholarships, and networking events. These opportunities can truly jumpstart a career long before graduation.
Q: Describe your personal design style in three words.
A: Restorative, expressive, intentional
Q: What advice would you give to members looking to get more involved?
A: Take that first step! Attend an event, volunteer, or reach out to someone in your chapter. The ASID community is incredibly welcoming, and getting involved opens doors to relationships, learning, and leadership opportunities.
ASID WI Board Spotlight!
Meet Communications Director, Jessica Boyung
Q: What’s your current role and background?
A: I’m a Project Designer at GROTH Design Group, specializing in Interior Design and Interior Architectural Design. I lead projects from schematic design through construction completion. I’m NCIDQ certified, a Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer (WRID), and earned my BFA in Interior Architecture from MIAD.
Q: What initiative or goal are you most excited to support during your board term?
A: Two big ones!
Launching our “Did You Know?” series to educate members
Exploring creative strategies to enhance social media engagement
Q: How has ASID shaped your professional journey?
A: ASID has been instrumental in my growth—through recognition like the Design Excellence Awards, promoting professional standards like NCIDQ and licensure, and connecting me with an incredible network. Serving on committees opened the door to my current board role!
Q: What’s one way ASID supports emerging professionals or students that more people should know about?
A: ASID offers mentorship, networking, and leadership programs that build confidence and connections—and often lead to committee and board opportunities.
Q: Describe your personal design style in three words.
A: Refined. Minimal. Earthy.
Q: What advice would you give to members looking to get more involved?
A: Start small! Join a committee or attend a chapter event. It’s the best way to meet people, learn more about ASID, and discover how your strengths can make an impact.
