Before the panel takes the stage, join us for a meet and greet with our panelists and enjoy a guided showroom tour led by Nina Lichtenstein of Custom Home Design. Nina will highlight Crystorama’s biophilic-inspired lighting collections, sharing how nature-inspired forms, organic silhouettes, and intentional light quality can transform the emotional character of a space. Light bites and mimosas will be served as you network with fellow designers in a relaxed, curated setting.

At 10:30 a.m., Nina Lichtenstein of Custom Home Design will lead a guided tour of Crystorama’s biophilic-inspired lighting collections before the panel begins.

Nina Lichtenstein is an award-winning designer, educator, and leader in biophilic and neuroaesthetic design, working at the intersection of science, nature, and the built environment. One of the first designers globally certified in Science in Design, she takes a research-informed, salutogenic approach to creating spaces that support nervous system regulation and emotional balance.

What if the spaces you design are not neutral — but actively shaping the way people feel, function, heal, and connect? Clients are increasingly asking for spaces that do not just look beautiful, but feel intentional, personal, restorative, and deeply connected to the way they live and work. This panel gives designers the language, the science, and the practical tools to answer that call — and to use it as a competitive advantage in their business.Through the lens of residential, hospitality, and commercial design, our panelists will explore how color psychology, lighting temperature, biophilic design, and human-centered principles work together to create spaces that support mood, restoration, focus, and emotional well-being. The conversation will be grounded in real design applications — accessible, inspiring, and immediately useful — without requiring a science degree to follow.Whether you are already talking to clients about wellness-centered design or just beginning to explore the topic, this panel will give you a stronger foundation and a clearer voice.

Catalyst Design Expo (11th Floor) Booth 509

As a brand partner and sponsor of ASID GATHER, Crystorama presents “Illuminated Connections,” a warm, elevated retreat designed to celebrate the power of gathering, collaboration, and great design. Crystorama Tastemaker Antonio DeLoatch is leading the creative direction of the booth, shaping a space centered around materiality, quiet luxury, and illumination. The design brings together Crystorama’s decorative lighting, Antonio’s fabric collection with SunThreads, and thoughtfully selected furnishings and accessories from Made Goods and MC Studio.  Layers of texture, refined materials, sculptural forms, and light come together to create an inviting and cohesive environment.

At the heart of Illuminated Connections is the idea of the collective. By bringing together creative perspectives and complementary brands, the space reflects the spirit of GATHER itself: building community, celebrating great design, and showcasing the power of collaboration. More than a beautifully designed setting, Illuminated Connections is a welcoming place to pause, connect with the Crystorama team, enjoy refreshments, and engage with fellow attendees throughout the conference.

Close out ASID Gather: Catalyst 2026 – National Leadership Conference  with Illuminating Connections — a relaxed, speed-dating-style mixer hosted by Crystorama and Black Interiors Design, Inc. Move from table to table for quick, candid conversations with interior designers, builders, electricians, and industry tastemakers, each paired to share real-world insight on everything from lighting scale to brand partnerships.  Drinks, light bites, and music set the tone for an evening built on community, connection, and practical advice you can actually use.

Crystorama is proud to serve as the Featured Lighting Partner of the 2026 CASE Conference. Visit the Crystorama team in the main lobby throughout conference weekend to explore our latest collections, connect with our team, and learn more about how we're illuminating beautiful spaces. Be sure to experience the conference's signature photo vignette, where Crystorama lighting will be prominently featured as part of one of the weekend's premier photo opportunities.

Set decorator Brian Patrick Flynn moderates a candid look at the fast-paced world of production design and set decoration with Emmy-winning production designer James Pearse Connelly, Studio Connelly, and art director/design producer Dawn Marie Heuer, The Heuer Design Collective. Drawing on credits including Top Chef, The Voice, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Trading Spaces, the panel explores creative pressure, tight timelines, collaboration and what it takes to design memorable spaces for television.

Raise a glass to the creative community at Crystorama’s “That’s a Wrap” Party. Enjoy cocktails and light bites as Crystorama celebrates its Tastemakers and welcomes Anthony Carrino, Ashley Hughes, Don Ricardo Massenburg and Juliana Ewer. Brian Patrick Flynn, James Pearse Connelly and Dawn Marie Heuer will also join guests following the “And That’s Showbiz, Baby” panel. Connect with Crystorama Tastemakers Antonio DeLoatch, DuVäl, Elizabeth Scruggs, Jaclyn Isaac, Jewel Marlowe, Marie Cloud, Nicole Culler, Nikki Watson, Rhobin DelaCruz and Sallie Lord.

Your pricing should reflect the value you deliver—not just the hours you work. Moderator Julia Nikishina, Founder of New Age Financial Consulting, joins Daniel Paul, Tom Stringer Design Partners; Dalia Soles, Founder of Design Assisted; Brooke Stoll, Operations and Profitability Strategist; and Ashley Hughes, Founder & Principal of Muse Noire. Learn how to understand true costs, set fees using financial metrics, define project boundaries, stop discounting expertise and capture appropriate markups on freight, receiving, warehousing and reimbursable expenses.

 Sponsored by Studio Designer | Mydoma

“Ladies who lunch” once described women with time to spare and tables to be seen at. This lunch takes the phrase back. Sponsored by SunThreads and Studio Designer | Mydoma, Ladies That Lunch: The Power Lunch Edition brings Juliana Ewer, Nicole Culler, Jewel Marlowe and Autumn Pochiro together for a candid conversation about building a business, taking risks and creating a career on your own terms. Moderated by Antonio DeLoatch, the experience features tablescapes dressed in his SunThreads fabric collection and a format designed for personal connection, conversation and a different kind of power lunch.

Sponsored by Studio Designer | Mydoma & Sunthreads

How does light shape the way we feel at home? Moderator Cindy W. Hodnett, Executive Editor, Home Furnishings Division of BridgeTower Media, joins SID Certified designers Kat Blue, Blue Lantern Studios; Marie Cloud, Indigo Pruitt; Nina Lichtenstein, Custom Home Design; and Genna Jacobs-Freeman, Space Design Collective. Through residential case studies, the panel explores neuroaesthetics, salutogenic design, circadian-supportive lighting, visual comfort, biophilic design and color psychology, with practical strategies for healthier, more responsive homes.