(Photos: Julia Rose)

Studio IDC President Stephanie Tyler participated in a panel with prominent design industry leaders at South Florida’s “Hats Off” Member Appreciation Brunch on April 5, 2025. The panel included:

-Olfat Ayad, VP of Design, ID & Design International
-Katie Rothfield, Design Director at More Development
-Antonia Cuevas, PM & Senior Interior Design at EoA Group
-Bobbie Brown, Design Manager at Avroko (Moderator)

The conversation, titled “Design in Full Bloom:

At Studio IDC, we are committed to thoughtful, safe, and innovative design, which is rooted in rigorous standards, professional accountability, and continuous education. Therefore, we firmly oppose the proposed Florida legislation (HB 991) that aims to dismantle the Board of Architecture and Interior Design, along with other expert-led regulatory boards across the state.

As Studio IDC Vice President Trisha Brookbank states, “This has the potential to be an absolute disaster. If you care about architecture and design as a regulated profession, and you should for safety reasons, if nothing else, please take action.”

Founder and President Stephanie Tyler adds

As an introduction to the Miami NEWH Regional Tradeshow, Studio IDC Founder and President Stephanie Tyler joined a panel discussion exploring the evolution of hospitality design and the role of legacy, leadership, and family in shaping the industry. The speakers—which included Jessica Baumann-Houmes of Baumann and Associates, Mitch Parker of The Parker Company, Stephanie Pino of Worldwide Draperies, and Joey Roy of LJR Hospitality—were all from multigenerational family-owned and operated businesses, providing a unique perspective on how the hospitality design industry has evolved through the decades. Below are some of the highlights from the panel. 

Studio IDC is pleased to share that Founder and President Stephanie Tyler has been invited to speak at the upcoming NEWH South Florida “Hats Off” Member Appreciation Brunch.

Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 11 AM
Location: Coral Gables Golf & Country Club

Stephanie will join a panel of industry leaders for a conversation titled “Design in Full Bloom: The Approach to Wellness & Sustainability,” exploring how today’s designers are integrating wellness and environmentally conscious practices into the future of hospitality design.

As a recognized NEWH Top ID firm, Studio IDC welcomes every opportunity to engage in meaningful industry conversations. This panel is a chance to exchange ideas with fellow leaders and reaffirm our commitment to creating more mindful, sustainable spaces.

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How does hospitality design evolve across generations, and what lessons will shape the future of the industry?

On March 19, Stephanie Tyler, President of Studio IDC, will join other industry leaders at the NEWH Miami Regional Tradeshow to explore these questions and more in a special “Design Through the Decades: Multigenerational Impact on Hospitality” panel.

This conversation will examine how shifts in guest expectations, industry innovations, and long-standing design principles continue to redefine hospitality spaces. As hospitality evolves, so does the role of designers in balancing