November 18, 2024 Senator Angelique V. Ashby honored as IIDA California’s 2024 Legislator of the Year The IIDA Northern and Southern California Chapters of the International Interior Design Association are happy to announce State Senator Angelique V. Ashby as the recipient of our 2024 Legislator of the Year Award. Senator Ashby is the fourth annual […]
October 30, 2024 Event Recap Design After Dark Debuts in San Francisco San Francisco City Center The IIDA San Francisco City Center hosted its first-ever Design After Dark event on October 30, and it was a night to remember. In place of previous events like Scene Local and Future So Bright, this new celebration […]
September 26, 2024 Event Recap 2024 Design Expo Silicon Valley City Center The Silicon Valley City Center IIDA Design Expo, held on September 26, 2024, at Urban Blanco in downtown San Jose, was a memorable gathering that brought the design industry’s finest under one roof. This annual event, hosted by the Silicon Valley City […]
September 13 2024 Event Recap IIDA Leaders Breakfast San Francisco Westin St Francis at Union Square, San Francisco On September 13, 2024, the IIDA Leaders Breakfast united the design community in San Francisco to celebrate the profound impact of design on the global marketplace. Held at a new venue, the historic Westin St. Francis, this […]
August 2024 Event Recap Alchemy After Dark San Francisco The night kicked off with about 50 lucky members getting VIP treatment, including a commemorative enamel pin and expedited entry and access to the Academy’s stunning NightLife experience. From there, attendees were treated to a private exhibit area complete with drinks, a delicious totcho bar, and […]
August 22, 2024 Event Recap 2024 Design Expo East Bay City Center Held at Bloc15 in August, Design Expo 2024 brought together industry professionals, students, and design enthusiasts for a lively day of networking, product showcases, and community. This year’s theme, “Design for Dignity,” focused on sustainable and user-centered design, making it the biggest […]
June 2024 Event Recap National Student Design Charette IIDA HQ | Chicago Excitement filled the air as 50 IIDA Student members from around the country gathered at IIDA Headquarters in Chicago for the 2024 Student Design Charette during Neocon/Design Days. This prestigious competition challenged ten teams to design a cutting-edge co-working space with a focus […]
May 15 2024 Event Recap Pioneers in Design – Amy Karle SF Jazz, San Francisco Read about all the details of the 2024 Pioneers in Design event! On May 15, 2024 our design community joined together in person again at SF Jazz for an mind-blowing talk by artist, Amy Karle, who captivated the audience with […]
Empowering Climate Action in Interior Design In a world increasingly aware of the urgent need for environmental action, the interior design industry is stepping up to the challenge. IIDA Northern California Chapter, through its Climate Action Committee, has been at the forefront of this movement. Recently, the chapter secured a significant win—the IIDA Catalyst Grant—based […]
March 14, 2024 Event Recap 2024 Honor Awards Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco Read about all the winners and finalists of the 2024 Honor Awards event! Evening Highlights Cocktails and ConversationsThe evening kicked off with cocktails in the gorgeous mid-century lobby of the Masonic Auditorium. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with friends and colleagues before moving to the […]