IIDA NY Chapter

Don't miss IIDA NY’s premier networking event of the year. Join us for our annual costumed and themed experience supporting our Student Awards Programs and our philanthropic benefactor, Pajama Program. Early bird ticket sales end 9/18, click here to secure your ticket! https://tr.ee/xlFBBUwiVv

What's better than joining IIDA NY? Joining IIDA NY with a friend! Refer a friend to become a member before Feb 29, 2024, and you could WIN a $30 Visa gift card in honor of IIDA's 30th Anniversary! Simply make sure your name is listed as the referrer, and you might be one of the lucky 5 winners drawn.

Learn more about membership signups at https://bit.ly/48Tci58.

What Makes Suzanne Tick "Tick"?

Mark your calendars for Pioneering Design® A Visit With Suzanne Tick — Hall of Fame Inductee | Sustainable Innovator | Creator & Designer

During this event, Suzanne will take you on a visual journey through time of project highlights and share insights into her design process that translate into sustainable art and product.

For more information and to purchase your tickets today, visit: https://iidany.org/signature-events/pioneering-design-series/

Tick Studio

We believe in the power of education and research to shape the future of interior design. As an IIDA member, you have access to IIDA Academy, a library of approved courses, events, and webinars to earn CEUs that will help you make informed decisions that elevate your practice.

Enroll in courses today at https://bit.ly/3H2OrmK.

Meet Corina Folts, IIDA NY's VP of Advocacy! Corina was selected for CIDQ's January Newsletter for their Advocate Spotlight. Check out her feature here: https://bit.ly/3SdSJgf

If you live in New York and are passionate about the interior design profession, Corina wants to hear your story, what issues you are facing, and how she may be able to help! Interior designers are all here to lift each other up and to value the full range of services offered. If you want to help your fellow professionals, reach out to Corina at [email protected]

From active student chapter member to Co-Director of the Rochester City Center, Amanda Loomis is an IIDA NY Member for life!

Amanda believes there is no limit to what you can do when you have a community of people behind you — and that is what she has found at IIDA NY. Swipe to learn more about Amanda!

Join the Syracuse City Center tomorrow night for trivia! Sign up in teams of 4-5, or come solo and get paired with a team of peers. Capacity is limited, so buy your tickets at https://bit.ly/41OQCnA!

Help us congratulate the 2024 Hazel Seigal Scholarship winners - Giuliana Grosso, Dohee Kim, and Autumn Howard! These talented designers will be attending IIDA’s SHIFT Conference in Dallas, TX, for industry networking, hands-on workshops, and project tours.

Thank you to all who submitted entries!

Join the celebration of 30 years of IIDA with exclusive perks! Don't miss out on this extended offer – save $75 with the Application Fee Waiver when you join by January 31!

Elevate your design journey and become part of the vibrant IIDA community at https://bit.ly/48Tci58.

We love seeing your photos from our various events throughout the year! Swipe to see some GEMS from Janine Brennan, a member of our Healthcare Forum Committee, from Color Invasion® 2023 💎

Our newest initiative, Student Uplift (SUP), is connecting students, sponsors, and design pros for inspiration and fun! At the recent SUP event hosted at Perkins&Will NY, over a dozen students delved into an hour of networking magic! Following this, the awards presentation during the matching ceremony saw 11 outstanding students receiving IIDA memberships from our generous benefactors.

A big shoutout to the incredible benefactors who made the inaugural SUP event possible: Mohawk Group, Falkbuiltny, WB Wood NY, Creative Office Resources, Benhar Office Interiors, Insidesource, Haworth, MillerKnoll, NARBUTAS, Keilhauer, Sherwin-Williams.

Championing education, design brilliance, legislative support, effective leadership, accreditation, and community outreach – because interior design isn't just about aesthetics; it's a profession that elevates business, enriches lives, and fosters well-being.

Get involved today at https://bit.ly/3PxjwCz.

Don't let your memberships expire - renew before Dec 31, 2023 to be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card! With the help of all our members, we’re future-focused and real-world-ready, a powerful collective force that creates better careers in design and a better design industry.

Learn more and renew at https://bit.ly/48Tci58

We couldn't have accomplished this year's Color Invasion® without the support of our amazing sponsors! A million times over, thank you to these amazing companies!

Have you read this quarter's edition of QUAD? As a student member of IIDA, you get access to many benefits, such as the Student Newsletter called QUAD! This newsletter provides information about programs and opportunities just for students, including scholarships, awards, and events.

Learn more about this and other student benefits at https://bit.ly/46AxGcP.

It's clear that our committees know how to throw a party, and our members know how to show up ready for a good night! We had such a blast at Color Invasion® - Gala of Thieves this year. Thank you to all who attended and to our sponsors who made the event happen!

Looking for more pictures? Visit https://bit.ly/49Xj4Hs.

Prepping to take the NCIDQ? Come join our study groups!

To participate, you must be eligible to take the exam as well as be planning to register for at least 2 exam sections. Participation is FREE for IIDA NY members and $50 for non-members.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3MirC1v.

Please join the IIDA NY Rochester City Center for our annual Howl-iday Dog walk and Fundraiser 12/13 5-8pm at Sager Beer Works. We will gather at Sagers Beer Works parking area and start our 1.9 mile walk around the East Avenue neighborhood. Afterward, feel free to gather at Sagers Beer Works for hot winter beverages and refreshments. Don’t forget your donations for Lollypop farm and visit with Central Bark to learn about their new location.

To register visit: https://iidany.org/event/howl-iday-dog-walk-and-fundraiser-2/

With the average American spending so much of their day in interior environments, between commercial and residential, the need for well-designed, well-planned, and well-executed spaces is more apparent than ever. Interior Design is a dynamic profession where creativity and technical prowess combine to craft amazing environments for everyone to utilize!

To learn more about commercial interior design visit https://bit.ly/3ZqUp9o

IIDA members are here to boost each other's journeys. Membership offers mentorship, leadership, lasting connections, and a worldview expansion. Plus, we support your studies, ignite new careers, and celebrate innovation.

Learn more about how IIDA is the future of design at https://bit.ly/496p93L.

Join for their Lunch & Learn Series: Reviving our Commitment to Equity

Session 2: Sustaining Motivation: Self-care and Managing Resistance

A review and discussion on the structural and interpersonal supports needed to continue moving JEDI work forward, even in the face of resistance. Topics will include: Supervision, Affinity Groups and Debriefing Skills for processing difficult conversations.

Speakers:
* Kavita Singh Gilchrist, Co-Founder, Racial Equity Partners (REP)
* Mayté Antelo-Ovando, Associate, Racial Equity Partners (REP

December 6, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

To register visit: https://iidany.org/event/lunch-learn-series-reviving-our-commitment-to-equity/

We know it's a busy time of year for all — that's why we are excited to extend the deadline for the Hazel Siegel Scholarship to give everyone a chance for submission. The new deadline is November 27th, so make sure to get your application in before Thanksgiving!

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3S27G6y.

Need help getting started or perfecting your resume? Join us for a discussion and resume review with industry professionals from some of the top firms in New York City.

Learn about what should be included in a creative resume, how personal branding applies to resume building, general dos and don’ts, and more. Students are encouraged to bring their resumes to be reviewed by one or several professionals. Admission includes food and drink, and access for all to network. We hope to see you there!

This is a student-only event.

November 30, 2023
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
1700 Broadway, #400
New York, NY 10019

To register visit: https://iidany.org/event/knowledge-forum-career-conversation-series-3/

Caitlin Waldron started her journey in IIDA NY as a Student Chair on the Buffalo City Center Board and, in her time as a member, has transitioned into the Communications and Social Media Chair. Her goals in this position are to raise awareness for events, be a resource for students, and advocate for the interior design profession.

Swipe to learn more about Caitlin and her IIDA NY journey!

Color Invasion® is TONIGHT!! We hope to see everyone there for a night to come together, reconnect, and celebrate — all while raising awareness and support for the Pajama Program!

If available, a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door for $350 per ticket.

Highlights from the IIDA NY Fall Festival in October. A big thank you to our event sponsors:

Here’s what’s happening around our different city centers throughout the month of November. Visit https://iidany.org/events/ to register or buy tickets and to learn more information about each event.

SYRACUSE CITY CENTER:
Hump Day Lunch Break - Continuing Education
Presented By SHAW
November 8, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

BUFFALO CITY CENTER:
Student & Professional Meet & Greet
November 8, 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

INDUSTRY EVENT:
Color Invasion 2023: Gala of Thieves
November 10, 2023 - 7:00pm to 11:00pm

INDUSTRY EVENT:
BD | NY (Boutique Design New York)
November 12-13, 2023

ROCHESTER CITY CENTER:
Let’s Gather | Sponsor Appreciation
November 16, 2023 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

INDUSTRY EVENT:
9th Annual Fine Fair
November 16, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

BUFFALO CITY CENTER:
Wreath Making Workshop
November 28, 2023 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

The first step in advocacy is knowledge-gathering. It's important to stay current on the laws of each state and not just the one you live in.

Check out the 2023 State Regulation Map to see what laws look like across the 50 states and surrounding territories!