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Winter 2026 Qpractice
Start off your NCIDQ studying the right way! Sign up for the IIDA MI Qpractice Team and receive reduced pricing on a 4-month subscription! Subscription starts on January 1st
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - January
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
CEU on Digital Equity with allsteel
In hybrid work environments, it’s vital to consider both virtual and in-person attendees. Digital Equity promotes balanced participation, inclusiveness, and innovation by ensuring all voices are heard.
This course covers collaboration’s three aspects (people, place, and technology) and offers ways to improve culture, space design, and support systems for a more inclusive experience.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - December
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
IIDA Holiday Party + Give Back
Join IIDA Michigan for a special evening hosted at the MiDesign Awards People’s Choice Winner, Interior Environments! Experience this award-winning space while enjoying light food and drinks and connecting with fellow design professionals.
Registration is required, with a suggested donation starting at $25. All proceeds will benefit The Children’s Center of Detroit, supporting programs that help local children and families thrive. Amazon Wish List https://linktr.ee/tccholidayshop
Thank You to our event sponsors, Interior Environments, Allsteel, and Kimball for making this evening possible.
Feeding America West Michigan | Project Tour + Volunteer Day
Join IIDA Michigan for a Project Tour and Volunteer Day at Feeding America West Michigan — winner of the IIDA MiDesign ENGAGE Category Award! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the newly designed facility, enjoy a quick lunch with fellow members and give back to the community by volunteering! Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn & serve!
CEU Leading Modernism: The Designers who Forwarded the Movement
In this course, participants will learn about modernism's roots in the Bauhaus; the relationships of major midcentury designers, including Marcel Breuer, Harry Bertoia, Mies van der Rohe, Gilbert Rohde, Eliel and Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll, Ray and Charles, Eames, George Nelson, Alexander Girard; the influence these designers had on two companies at the center of modernism; and the role the companies and designers played in shaping America's tastes in design.
Student Interview Prep Roundtable
This event will serve as a prep session for upcoming IIDA Michigan student speed interviews, and also provide key insights as a students begin interviewing for internships and post-grad positions in the new year.
Topics Include:
Resume
Portfolio
Interview Prep
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - November
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
MONTHLY CEU SERIES - OCTOBER
Join us for a monthly CEU series!
On the second Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a monthly CEU series from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Each CEU offered during this series is an IDCEC certified event!
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
About this CEU:
In the workplace, design and layout of our environments can significantly influence mood, productivity, and overall health. This course explores the intricate relationship between workplace surroundings and psychological well-being, examining how carpet can enhance our quality of life both physically and emotionally.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - October
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
ArtPrize Experience: Arborialis
Explore a 9,000 sq. ft., three-story luminarium inspired by the natural world. Visitors will walk through a maze of winding paths and domes where natural forms blend with Islamic architecture, Archimedean solids, and Gothic cathedrals. The design evokes the feeling of being lost in a forest, with radiant leaf canopies and vibrant tree-like structures.
Arborialis Experience (30 minutes): 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Happy Hour: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at SpeakEZ
Thank you to our sponsors!
Ticket Sponsor: Designtex
Happy Hour Sponsors: Karndean & Mannington Commercial
MiDesign: Celebrating Interior Design Excellence
About the Event:
In celebration of Detroit’s Month of Design, the International Interior Design Association - Michigan Chapter presents a special exhibition showcasing the award-winning projects from the 2025 MiDesign Interior Design Awards. This walkthrough experience at The Brooke, in the Hubbard Richard neighborhood, invites the public to explore how spaces shape the way we connect, work, learn, heal, and live—right here in Michigan. Through striking imagery and thoughtful storytelling, the exhibition highlights excellence in commercial interior design, a discipline that blends creativity, functionality, and human experience. From workplaces to healthcare environments and hospitality spaces, these award-winning projects demonstrate how interior design quietly, yet profoundly, impacts our everyday lives. By bringing these designs into public view, our goal is to bridge the gap between the design industry and the broader community—celebrating innovation, elevating awareness, and inspiring appreciation for the spaces that surround us.
NCIDQ Prep: Practicum (prac)
This is a virtual event. Members must login to receive member pricing. Purchasers will receive a Zoom registration link within 5 days of payment.
The event is capped at 40 participants. Once sold out, please email CEU@iida.org to be added to the waiting list. Please include your first and last name, membership status, and which course you are interested in.
Due to high demand, refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session.
Rosé & Resilience
West Michigan's first Common Thread for the Cure fundraiser! We are excited to put on this event for the community to come together and help us raise money for a worthy cause. Many in our industry have had or known someone who has dealt with breast cancer. We are hoping to spread awareness while raising money.
Cheers to Rosé & Resilience!
NCIDQ Prep: Professional (idpx)
This is a virtual event. Members must login to receive member pricing. Purchasers will receive a Zoom registration link within 5 days of payment.
The event is capped at 40 participants. Once sold out, please email CEU@iida.org to be added to the waiting list. Please include your first and last name, membership status, and which course you are interested in.
Due to high demand, refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - September
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion on the first Friday of every month from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
NCIDQ Prep: Fundamentals (idfx) session two
This is a virtual event. Members must login to receive member pricing. Purchasers will receive a Zoom registration link within 5 days of payment.
The event is capped at 40 participants. Once sold out, please email CEU@iida.org to be added to the waiting list. Please include your first and last name, membership status, and which course you are interested in.
Due to high demand, refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session.
2025 GOLF OUTING!
Let’s Par-Tee!
Join us for the 2025 Golf outing on August 21, 2025 at Fieldstone Golf Club for an unforgettable day of networking, friendly competition, and fresh air on the fairway.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the camaraderie, this event is a great way to connect with industry peers, support the local IIDA chapter, and enjoy a day of fun and relaxation on the course. Arrival time at Fieldstone Golf Club is at 8:00am for golfers with shotgun start at 10:00am!
*Registration is now open!
NCIDQ Prep: Fundamentals (idfx) Session One
This is a virtual event. Members must login to receive member pricing. Purchasers will receive a Zoom registration link within 5 days of payment.
The event is capped at 40 participants. Once sold out, please email CEU@iida.org to be added to the waiting list. Please include your first and last name, membership status, and which course you are interested in.
Due to high demand, refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session.
NCIDQ Prep: Test Taking Tips and Study Strategies
This is a virtual event. Members must login to receive member pricing. Purchasers will receive a Zoom registration link within 5 days of payment.
The event is capped at 40 participants. Once sold out, please email CEU@iida.org to be added to the waiting list. Please include your first and last name, membership status, and which course you are interested in.
Due to high demand, refunds will not be issued for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the scheduled session.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - August
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion on the first Friday of every month from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
MONTHLY ADVOCACY MEETING - July
Join us for a monthly advocacy update - Townhall style!
On the first Friday of each month, we’ll be hosting a recurring 30-minute Townhall discussion on the first Friday of every month from 9:00am - 9:30am. Expect updates, answers to your questions, and an open space to stay connected and informed. Due to the holiday for the month of July, this meeting will be held on Friday, July 11.
*This is a virtual event. Please register to gain access to the Zoom link.
Call for Submissions - 2025 IIDA Healthcare Design Awards
Call for Healthcare submissions are open now!
Honoring excellence and originality in healthcare interior design that is exemplary of extraordinary innovations in design concepts across 15 categories.
Eligibility:
Any interior designer, interior architect, or architect may submit design project(s). Projects must be healthcare interior design projects and must have been completed in or after June 1, 2022.
Important Dates:
Submissions Close: September 9, 2025
Winners Announced: October 28, 2025
NCIDQ “THE Q AND YOU” CEU
Join IIDA for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification. Learn about how to include the NCIDQ exam in your career path and the benefits of certification, like expertise in understanding and applying current codes, career advancement, and increased compensation.
*This is a virtual event.
NCIDQ STUDY: REDUCED 4-MONTH QPRACTICE SUBSCRIPTION
Start off your NCIDQ studying the right way! Sign up for the IIDA MI Qpractice Team and receive reduced pricing on a 4-month subscription! Subscription starts on July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025.
Hurry! Registration for promotional pricing closes on June 30th!
*Promotional pricing is based on a minimum number of participants. If not enough participants register, this event may be cancelled.
NCIDQ STUDY: DISCOUNTED 4-MONTH QPRACTICE SUBSCRIPTION!
Start off your NCIDQ studying the right way! Sign up for the IIDA MI Qpractice Team and receive reduced pricing on a 4-month subscription! Subscription starts on July 1, 2025.
Hurry - registration for promotional pricing will close on Wednesday, June 25, 2025!
*Promotional pricing is based on a minimum number of participants. If not enough participants register, this event may be cancelled.
Monthly Advocacy Meeting
Townhall Style!
Join us for a monthly general update on advocacy items. This is a virtual event.
Member appreciation: an invitation to rest (DETROIT)
Join us in Novi for a membership appreciation event!
The demanding grind of daily life can start to weigh us down. As a way of showing our appreciation for our IIDA Michigan members, we invite you to join us for some guided rest. Abby Marin will lead the session and guide participants through a body scan, energy clearing, vagus nerve reset, yoga nidra exercise, meditation, integration discussion, and affirmation.
Recommended items to bring to the event:
Yoga Mat
Pillow
Blanket
Eye Mask
Tea and water will be available, but please feel free to bring a water bottle for the experience. This is an IIDA Member only event. There is a free gift for the first 25 attendees - don't miss out!
This event is sponsored by: Interface
Member appreciation: an invitation to rest (Grand Rapids)
Join us in Grand Rapids for a membership appreciation event!
The demanding grind of daily life can start to weigh us down. As a way of showing our appreciation for our IIDA Michigan members, we invite you to join us for some guided rest. Abby Marin will lead the session and guide participants through a body scan, energy clearing, vagus nerve reset, yoga nidra exercise, meditation, integration discussion, and affirmation.
Recommended items to bring to the event:
Yoga Mat
Pillow
Blanket
Eye Mask
Tea and water will be available, but please feel free to bring a water bottle for the experience. This is an IIDA Member only event. There is a free gift for the first 25 attendees - don't miss out!
This event is sponsored by: Interface
2025 Awards Gala
The MI Design Awards Gala is an event hosted to celebrate the innovative, exemplary interior design projects and successes of our IIDA members across Michigan. This celebration will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Leona Rd in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
THE ART OF: EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS
Mastering the art of presentations and public speaking is essential for professional growth and personal confidence. Whether pitching to potential clients, delivering a project update, or speaking at a conference, the ability to communicate ideas effectively can have a lasting impact on your career. Led by industry experts, including IIDA’s own Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, this session will provide practical strategies to help you deliver persuasive, memorable, and powerful presentations in any speaking scenario.
*This is a virtual event.