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 […]
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 […]
Advocacy in Action for California’s Interior Designers Ahead of the March 11th California Architect’s Board Sunset Hearing, a group of IIDA advocates took to the capitol to educate legislators on the profession of commercial interior design and the occupational barriers this profession faces in California. Representing the profession were Adam Newton, VP of Advocacy; Melissa […]
Empowering Commercial Interior Designers in California IIDA’s Northern and Southern California chapters’ advocacy efforts are moving ahead full steam this year to advance legislation that empowers commercial interior designers. In recent discussions surrounding these efforts, various points of view have emerged that illustrate the passionate engagement of professionals in the A&D industry. As part of […]
February 1, 2024 HGA and ASD|SKY Inaugural Signatories Supporting California Registered Commercial Interior Designer Title Act Leading architecture and design firms, HGA and ASD|SKY, have signed letters to AIA California in support of a Commercial Interior Designer Title Act. This follows on the heels of a recent announcement by the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) […]
February 1, 2024 IIDA California Chapters Announce Intention to Enter 2024 Title Act Legislation for Commercial Interior Designers In a progressive move, IIDA California chapters are spearheading a revolution for California interior design professionals, propelling them into a future where licensure standards reflect the modernized A&D industry. This innovative approach aims to empower commercial interior […]