IIDA Northern California

Join Us in Empowering Our IIDA NC Design Community in 2025 As we reflect on 2024, our chapter's theme, "Design for Dignity," guided us to a year of impactful events, continued advocacy in Sacramento, a fight for climate action in our cities, and efforts to uplift those enriching our culture through our EDI initiatives. Looking ahead, our 2025 theme, "Design for Empowerment," represents an exciting new chapter. With your support, we are poised to elevate our efforts and enhance the quality of life for our members and the broader community. This year, we will focus on: Further diversifying our membership Advocating for interior design licensing rights and pay equity Expanding our professional development resources Despite the challenges we face, our sense of community has never been stronger. Your support will empower us to achieve our goals and uphold our mission throughout the coming year. We invite you to review our 2025 IIDA NC Patron Program. You can easily complete your Patron Pledge form online, and a receipt will be sent to your email. https://lnkd.in/g_Cbf5kK

Get your tickets now for Design After Dark! This event will feature a drag performance by local queens, a palm reader, food, drinks, and more! There will also be a costume contest, so start prepping your look in one of the following categories... - Most Creative -Crowd Favorite -Scariest -Best Group -Best on Theme (Rocky Horror) There are also lots of sponsorship opportunities available, check out the link below to see all the ways you can participate ✨ https://lnkd.in/gFpNBBnq

Join us for a Forums Project Tour at Ripple as we kick off the Western Chapter Leadership Council Summit in San Francisco! The IIDA NC Chapter is hosting the Western Chapter Leadership Council (CLC) this year. To start off the weekend conference, we are hosting a unique project tour at Ripple’s headquarters in San Francisco which will also include a panel discussion with the design team and key stakeholders. Enjoy some refreshments and a happy hour afterwards and network with our special out of town IIDA guests. Transportation Suggestions: BART, nearby parking 768 Sansome St. (prepay and keep your car keys, lot closes at 6PM) RVSP by Monday, October 14th #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/gr3FxAGp

Longfellow Real Estate partnered with Habitec Architecture and Interior Design and Dome Construction to work on Hollo Cafe, located in the Redwood Life Campus. Join the Silicon Valley City Center for a presentation and tour at the project site, with the project team. We will dive deeper into the process of design execution, the different team members involved, and the challenges that were overcome. We will walk through the project process from start to finish and look at the approach the team took to work through the challenges and successfully see the project to the finish line. #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/gA5Um9HT

It’s about time to gather together again at this beautiful course and outdoor setting for the Annual Golf Tournament. This year, we have a fun twist…with a Halloween themed day on the green! Let’s have some fun – come play golf, eat, drink and enjoy company of old and new friends! #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/gGWbeGXC

STUDENTS - Join us for our new Student Empowerment Program, Part 1! The Student Empowerment Program (StEP) is a 3-part series of events for Northern California students. It will include an informational virtual meeting, studio and showroom tours in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley; and a final in-person event featuring guest speakers and networking. On October 8th, IIDA Student Affairs leaders will be introducing the upcoming StEP series and the planned events throughout the Bay Area including studio and showroom tours, panel discussions, and networking events. We will have 5 professionals from different backgrounds with varying experiences talking about their career paths since graduating. Link below to sign up! #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/gVgVTHm2

The Sacramento City Center's MERGE event is coming up on October 11th! Join us for what is sure to be an incredible showcasing of a time capsule of fashion. Link below to learn more and sign up! #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/gqBrNJRT

We are so excited to announce our 2024 Leader's Breakfast Speaker, Vijay Gupta, and Honoree, Brian Graham! Vijay Gupta is a violinist, speaker, and citizen-artist dedicated to creating wholeness through music. Recognized by The New Yorker as a “visionary violinist” and “radical thinker,” Vijay is the founder and Artistic Director of Street Symphony, bringing music to those in reentry from homelessness and incarceration in Los Angeles. A MacArthur Fellow, Vijay has shared his work across America, including at The Richmond Forum and The Aspen Institute. He has performed internationally with renowned orchestras and artists and recently released Breathe, an album of Reena Esmail’s music. Vijay holds degrees in Biology and Music, serves as Senior Artistic Advisor for Young Musicians Foundation, and plays a 2010 violin by Eric Benning. Brian Graham is the founder and creative director of Graham Design, specializing in contemporary furniture for the workplace and healthcare markets. With over 30 years of experience in design and architecture, Brian’s work blends planning, research, and creativity to deliver award-winning solutions that are functional, beautiful, and sustainable. Recognized by organizations like AIA, IIDA, and The Chicago Athenaeum, he advocates for the design industry, collaborating with leading manufacturers and participating in design talks and media. Brian is also dedicated to fostering diversity in design, serving on the board of Industrial Design Outreach, a nonprofit promoting creativity and confidence in youth from diverse communities through design education. Leader's Breakfast 2024 will be held at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square. Link Below for tickets and Sponsorships, available until Thursday September 5. #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/ghQdWpc3

IIDA San Francisco City Center is excited to host a new signature event this year, Design After Dark! In place of Scene Local & last year’s Future So Bright event, Design After Dark will be a night to let loose, get creative with costumes, and enjoy some after-hours indulgence amongst peers! We hope that this will become an annual event that we can offer each year to celebrate and connect our design community while raising funds in support of our philanthropic partner. The event will feature a variety of es entertainment including a drag performance by local queens, a palm reader, and a costume contest with amazing prizes– let’s do the time warp and dance the night away! #iida #iidanorcal https://lnkd.in/g25RiEPT

It's that time of year again! Join us for IIDA Leaders Breakfast - an annual international event series that celebrates design’s importance in the global marketplace by honoring the people who are both the legacy and future of design. We are so excited to bring together the Northern California design community to hear from an inspiring speaker, as well as honoring one of our own. Sponsorships are now available, including a brand new "Rise and Shine" option which offers the opportunity to kick off the event onstage with a mimosa toast! You won't want to miss this, so grab a ticket or sponsorship before they are gone. Link below for more information. #iida #iidanorcal #leadersbreakfast #design https://lnkd.in/ghQdWpc3