D&WC June 1997

Special Features

Consumer Pulse: The Medium and the Message
Advertising sells -- some more than others.

Conduit to the Future
Joyce Burke-Jones, incoming national president of ASID, challenges designers to contribute to the next generation's quality of life.
Photography by Dennis Barnes

Guest Editorial: Windows '97
When it comes to automated systems, you and your customers get what you pay for.
by Darren R. Blank

Spotlight: Carol Sackler
Owner, Personal Statements, Marlborough, MA.

Product and Design

Portfolio: Rooms with a View
Rooms with a view inspire us to be aware of the beauty that surrounds us every day.
Created and written by Barbara J. August; graphic design by Kelley O'Rourke

The Big Picture: Warming Up to Drapery Linings
What's behind a window treatment's face fabric can make all the difference for your designs and your customer's happiness.
by Cheryl Strickland, WCAA

Design Solutions: These Old Windows
Window coverings in an older home can present a challenge, but with a little imagination and ingenuity, you can create a beautiful design that blends the old fashioned style with an updated look.
by Sharon L. Anderson

Design Perspectives: Putting It All Together
Today's neo-traditional design updates the refined styles of past eras with livable ease. Karla J. Nielson, Allied ASID, WCAA

Design Lines: Put a Lid on It!
Creating a functional, aesthetic ceiling is a project that need not be over your head.
by Susan Dudics-Dean

Business Issues

On-line: Web Site Value: Content and Service
Graphics are pretty, but the key to increasing revenues on-line lies elsewhere.

Workroom Operations: So You Want to Sew Faster?
These are several factors that greatly affect sewing speed.
by Kitty Stein, WCAA

Showcases

Soft Shades

Motors and Motor Systems

Wood Treatments

News & Information

Buyer's Product Review

Take Note

Industry Profile: Chromagraphic Processing Co.

Editorial

WCAA Notes