March 20, 2025 Event Recap 2025 Honor Awards Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco Read about all the winners and finalists of the 2025 Honor Awards event! A Tribute to Leadership: Honoring Sascha Wagner This year’s Leadership Award was presented to Sascha Wagner, President & CEO of Huntsman Architectural Group. A respected voice in the industry and […]
January 29, 202 Event Recap 2024 StEP Part 3 Student Affairs On January 29, 2025, IIDA Northern California hosted StEP Part 3: Student Empowerment Program in San Francisco, bringing together aspiring interior designers and industry professionals for an evening of mentorship, career development, and networking. A Night of Professional Growth The event kicked off […]
January 2025 Event Recap January Climate Crawl HOK Bio-based Building: an introduction with HOK SF’s Sustainability Experts Sustainability is so rich. Not only has her partnership with the building industry led to earth-friendly advances in design products. But as we get to know her better, we realize the wealth of her contributions toward design thinking. […]
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 […]