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 […]
January 9, 2024 IIDA’s Northern and Southern California Chapters Honor State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman The Northern and Southern California chapters of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) have proudly announced the awarding of the prestigious 2023 Legislator of the Year to State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman. This accolade is a testament to Eggman’s exemplary […]
September 8 2023 Event Recap Honoring Legacy and Inspiring Future Design Four Seasons Hotel, San Francisco On the morning of Friday, Sept. 8, the design community of Northern California gathered in anticipation and excitement at the elegant Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. The occasion? The annual IIDA Leaders Breakfast, a prestigious international event series […]
Rachel Stallworth Receives 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award
Meet 2023 Chapter Honoree, Carolyn Clark Beedle
June 1, 2023 Advancing Equity, Sustainability, and Educational Facilities This year, over 2,630 bills were introduced across the Senate and Assembly houses–a higher number of bill introductions than is typical and the highest number in over a decade. This crush of bills paired with the State’s projected $31.5 billion budget deficit, foreshadows an unlikely future […]
Elevating Mental Health Awareness through Behavioral Healthcare Interior Design As Mental Health Awareness Month takes center stage, we turn our attention to the power of design in creating spaces that foster healing, hope, and resilience. In the realm of behavioral healthcare, interior designers face a unique set of challenges and considerations to provide environments that […]