March 2026 Ahead of the hearing for AB1796 — the Licensed Commercial Interior Designer Practice Act — a group of fourteen advocates from IIDA SoCal and NorCal met at the Capitol to engage directly with lawmakers and educate them on the critical role interior designers play in the commercial design and construction industry. The group […]
March 12, 2026 Event Recap 2026 Honor Awards Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco Read about all the winners and finalists of the 2026 Honor Awards event! Recognizing Outstanding Achievement The 2026 Honor Awards introduced an updated category framework—one that more accurately reflects the breadth of environments shaping how we live, work, gather, and connect today. Projects […]
February 2026 We are pleased to announce the official introduction of AB (Assembly Bill) #1796, a bill that will create a license for interior designers in California. Sponsored by IIDA Northern and Southern California chapters, this bill will enshrine a licensure pathway for interior design practitioners in California. This is a necessary first step towards […]
October 30, 2025 Event Recap A Surreal Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Inclusion Monroe Lounge, SF A Celebration of Self-Expression and Inclusion The evening’s drag performance was a show-stopping highlight, hosted by the incomparable Black Opal Munro. She opened the night with a dazzling number and later emceed the costume contest. More than entertainment, […]
Event Recap Sequoyah Golf Course, Oakland A Full Day of Fun Golfers arrived early for breakfast and registration before the 10:00 AM shotgun start. The day followed a scramble format, making it accessible for golfers of all skill levels and ensuring every team had their moment to shine. After 18 holes of competition, the group […]
October 17, 2025 Event Recap Empowering Artists Through Design, Fashion, and Community Sacramento Highlights from the Runway Design teams fully embraced their chosen artists, delivering dramatic reveals and inventive use of materials. NORR/WDSLA surprised the audience with a stunning skirt reveal hidden beneath sculptural wings. The Sac State student team opened their coat to […]
October 2025 IIDANC Adopts New Policy Position on the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC) The IIDA Northern California board, at its October 2025 meeting, voted to adopt new policy regarding the future of the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC). With CCIDC participating in a state sunset review process in 2026, IIDA […]
October 3, 2025 Event Recap We Heard You: Celebrating Partnership at the 2025 Patron VIP Luncheon City Club, San Francisco On October 3, 2025, members of the IIDA Northern California community gathered high above the city at the beautiful City Club of San Francisco for a celebration rooted in gratitude, connection, and shared purpose. The […]
Event Recap Celebrating Vision, Leadership, and the Future of Design Westin St Francis at Union Square, San Francisco Spotlight on Emerging Leadership The Chapter also celebrated Mary Oliver, recipient of the 2025 Emerging Leader Award. Mary’s dedication to design excellence, mentorship, and community impact embodies the next generation of leadership within IIDA Northern California. A […]
August 21 2025 Event Recap Design, DJ Beats & DIY Bouquets: The 2nd Annual East Bay Design Expo Blooms Big BLOC15 Event Venue The East Bay City Center team brought the energy (and the flowers!) to Oakland this August for the 2nd Annual East Bay Design Expo—and what a night it was! Hosted once again […]