THE STEWARDSHIP
As the President of ASID Arizona North, Amber Khan has served as a guiding force, shaping dialogue, standards, and cultural direction within the design community.
Her leadership emphasizes elevated practice, ethical collaboration, and the role of design as a catalyst for human well-being and cultural relevance.
President of ASID Arizona North
2024–2025
Amber Khan served as the President (2024–2025) of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Arizona North Chapter, a prestigious role that highlights her leadership and dedication to advancing the field of interior design. In this position, Amber actively contributes to shaping the future of design by promoting innovation, fostering creativity, and supporting the next generation of designers.
Her vision and commitment to wellness-centered design make her a driving force within the organization, ensuring that the values of sustainability, well-being, and holistic living are integrated into the design community’s practices.
THE COUNCIL OF INFLUENCE
Board Of Directors, ASID Arizona North
2024 – 2025
2023 – 2024
A visual record of shared stewardship. The Board of Directors represents a collective of visionaries, collaborators, and leaders committed to advancing design excellence and community impact. Each image reflects a moment of alignment where leadership becomes shared authorship.
THE CEREMONY
ASID Arizona North Design Excellence Gala 2025 – Gallery
The ASID Gala is a ceremonial gathering honoring creativity, leadership, and the evolving narrative of design. This gallery captures moments where artistry met community, and celebration became cultural memory.
Golden Legacies: ASID Arizona North’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Omni Montelucia!
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Under the honeyed August sky, where the desert twilight kissed the terracotta arches of the Omni Montelucia, ASID Arizona North marked its 50th Anniversary with a celebration worthy of its golden legacy.
The evening unfolded in an aura of European charm, black-tie silhouettes gliding through candlelit courtyards, the sound of laughter mingling with the clink of crystal, and the scent of summer jasmine threading through the night air. Every moment shimmered with elegance, intention, and artistry; the essence of design itself.
As the cocktail hour began, guests arrived adorned in timeless sophistication, each ensemble a masterpiece of self-expression. Conversations sparkled beneath wrought-iron chandeliers as champagne cascaded, and a sense of reverence for fifty years of creative brilliance rippled through the crowd.
Then, as if the night itself exhaled a secret, a surprise Flamenco performance electrified the air; heels striking in rhythm, fans unfolding like bursts of passion. It was a nod to the artistry and fire that defines designers: bold, expressive, alive.
The award ceremony followed! A procession of excellence where Arizona’s most gifted designers were recognized for their visionary work. Applause echoed through the ballroom, not just for individual achievement, but for the collective evolution of design in our region; a community where innovation and beauty dance in harmony.
Music flowed through the night as the celebration deepened; a swirl of elegance, camaraderie, and creative energy. It was more than a gala; it was an experience, a testament to ASID’s enduring spirit.
A standing ovation belongs to all who made this evening a symphony of success:
the dedicated board, the passionate volunteers, the visionary leaders, and every heart that contributed its light to make this celebration unforgettable.
Guests: the movers, shakers, and dreamers of the design world later wrote messages of gratitude and awe:
“One of the most exquisite galas we’ve ever attended.”
“A night that rekindled our pride in the design community.”
Their words became the final stroke on an evening already painted in brilliance.
This golden milestone was not merely a reflection of the past fifty years; it was the beginning of an ascendant new era.
With the torch now carried forward by the new President, April Enzi, ASID Arizona North steps confidently into its next chapter, one defined by unity, innovation, and limitless possibility.
We all celebrated design together!
Design, after all, is not static; it is a living force, forever evolving like the light that dances across the desert at dawn. From every sketch and concept to every room that breathes with intention, we are shaping not only spaces, but the future itself. The next fifty years of ASID will not merely decorate; they will illuminate.
Design, in its highest form, is the architecture of possibility, and our future has never looked more inspired.
Carpe Diem
Amber Khan
President ASID AZ N. 24-25
AUTHORED THOUGHTS
Books Authored
Ideas endure when they are written. Amber’s published works explore lifestyle not only as form, but as philosophy; examining mind, body, soul, and pace, consciousness, culture, and the human experience through an elevated lens.
NUR E AMBER
Nur e Amber is a deeply personal and transformative work that explores the profound connection between mind, body, and soul. Drawing from her own experiences of healing and growth, Amber invites readers on a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and intentional living. In this powerful narrative, she weaves together ancient wisdom, holistic practices, and the healing power of nature to offer practical insights into achieving inner peace and balance.
Through vivid storytelling and soul-nurturing advice, the book encourages readers to honor the intricate cycles of life, embrace nature’s wisdom, and cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives.
For those seeking to align their inner selves with the world around them, Nur e Amber serves as both an inspirational guide and a practical tool, offering readers the opportunity to transform their lives by embracing a holistic, high-vibrational lifestyle.
VITRI: Journey of Healing & Transformation
Amber Khan’s second book, VITRI: Journey of Healing & Transformation, is an empowering guide that leads readers through the process of personal growth, self-reinvention, and holistic healing. Building on the themes of her debut work, Amber delves deeper into the transformative power of aligning mind, body, and soul with the rhythms of nature.
VITRI—an acronym for Visita Interiora Terrae Rectificando Invenies Occultum Lapidem (Visit the Interior of the Earth, and by Rectification, you will Find the Hidden Stone)—reflects the deep introspection required to unlock one’s potential and rise anew.
This book combines Amber’s wisdom as a holistic lifestyle practitioner and her expertise in design to offer readers actionable steps toward transforming their lives. By integrating ancient healing practices, mindfulness, and the principles of biophilia and biomimicry in their spaces.
VITRI provides a comprehensive framework for achieving balance, inner peace, and personal fulfillment, and helps readers tap into their true selves, find their purpose, and embrace a high-vibrational, intentional lifestyle.
THE ALCHEMIST’S VOICE
Speaking Engagements
Design lives most powerfully when it is spoken, when ideas move through breath, presence, and shared attention.
Amber Khan’s speaking engagements explore the intersection of space, energy, culture, and human experience, offering audiences a perspective that bridges Eastern philosophy with contemporary Western design.
These moments are not lectures; they are exchanges curated dialogues where thought becomes atmosphere, and insight becomes resonance.
Topics of Discourse:
→ Design as Energy & Frequency
→ The Home as a Living Altar
→ Eastern Philosophy in Western Architecture
→ Luxury, Wellness & Conscious Living
→ The Future of Design as Experience
Amber speaks in both intimate and large-scale settings, including:
→ Industry Keynotes
→ Panel Conversations
→ Private Salons & Member Gatherings
→ Design & Cultural Forums
→ Educational Institutions & Leadership Circles
Each engagement is tailored and aligned to the audience, intention, and setting.
When design is spoken with intention, it transforms.
THE EDITORIAL PRESENCE
Niche Magazine Features
Selected features capturing design as lifestyle, perspective, and cultural commentary. Each publication reflects a dialogue between editorial voice and lived philosophy.
THE DESERT DISCOURSE
Desert Design Magazine & President’s Notes
Rooted in the desert, these writings and features explore regional identity, material intelligence, and the evolving language of Southwestern design. President’s Notes reflect leadership in real time, offering insight, advocacy, and vision for the design community at large.
What we create in private shapes lives. What we offer in public shapes culture. Echoes honors both.
President's Notes
