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Atlantic City Convention Center
January 27-29, 2026

GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design (2 Days) Day 1

  • Room: Sheraton Hotel
Sunday, January 25, 2026: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CEU Credits:16

Speaker(s)

Speaker
Kate Wiseman, MLA
Principal landscape designer
Sage Outdoor Designs

Description

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of good design and will teach you how to lay out the different improvements in your projects (e.g. pool, spa, patio, etc.). We will break the fundamentals down into two categories: the Elements of Design and the Principles of Design. Once you have a good grasp of the fundamentals, you will learn how to apply them. We will start with short practice exercises and build up to a final project: creating a master plan that includes a pool and spa. This is a required course to become a Certified Expert Pool Builder & Design Professional.

GENESIS® D211: Elements of Design
Sunday & Monday, January 25 & 26| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch included) 
$1690 PHTA/NESPA Members | $2190 Non-Members
16 hours | 1.6 IACET CEUs  | 16 PHTA CEUs

The course will be held at the Sheraton Hotel, located next to the Atlantic City Convention Center (2 Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401).


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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives:
• Discuss fundamental Elements (e.g., line, color, and form) and Principles (e.g., unity, balance, and scale) of design.
• Define perceptual skills and a better understanding of spatial organization and spatial relationships.
• Use these concepts to design beautiful spaces that connect with the surrounding environment.
• Use your communication skills to accurately portray your design intent to the client.