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 […]
August 7, 2025 Event Recap The Screening Room: A Cult Classic Night Out for IIDA NorCal Members Alamo Drafthouse, San Francisco On August 6, 2025, IIDA Northern California members traded design boards for popcorn buckets at The Screening Room — a one-night-only movie experience at San Francisco’s iconic Alamo Drafthouse. Hosted by the Membership Committee, […]
June 29 2025 IIDA NorCal at the 2025 SF Pride Parade This June, the IIDA Northern California Chapter once again came together to proudly celebrate SF Pride — and what a celebration it was! As a chapter, our goal was simple but powerful: unite our community and show our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community […]
June 2025 Guiding Principles for Licensure for Commercial Interior Designers in California Licensure for commercial interior designers is essential in California. Licensure brings commercial interior design into alignment with other regulated building professions, closing a gap in industry participation and reinforcing a system built on layered trust, safety, and legal responsibility. 1. Protection of the public’s […]