This course details the history of solid surfaces as decorative materials, including a discussion on product characteristics and attributes. A comparison between three hard surface materials is also presented to address sustainability and environmental impact.

*This is an in-person event. Lunch will be provided with a facility tour to follow.

Come raise a glass, meet peers from across the design and hospitality industries, and enjoy an evening devoted to appreciation and community.

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.

Explore every aspect of the Fundamentals Gain a comprehensive understanding of the new IDFX exam and its updated content areas. We will cover difficult topics within programming, conceptual design, and schematic design phases with interactive practice questions in the new exam format.

*This is a virtual event.

ASID MI is celebrating Black History Month with creatives from product design, authors, and community connectors, looking at design through the human-centered approach, intentional, thoughtfulness, and embracing their talent as one to be shared, not just for those with discretionary income, but those who have "a dream".

IIDA Michigan is proud to introduce VISION and VOICE, a new two-day leadership summit created in direct response to our members’ call for deeper learning and professional growth. Designed to empower mid-career designers, the summit focuses on leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

IIDA Michigan is proud to introduce VISION and VOICE, a new two-day leadership summit created in direct response to our members’ call for deeper learning and professional growth. Designed to empower mid-career designers, the summit focuses on leading with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Project tour highlighting innovative design strategies for a first of its kind Parkinson's wellness center focused on activity-based programs and community support.

*This is an in-person event.

Prepare for the new NCIDQ exam format with practical strategies that will boost your confidence for all three exams. Explore useful resources, build a study schedule, learn how to budget your time for each exam, develop skills for interpreting questions, review specific study techniques for neurodivergent test-takers, and more.

*This is a virtual event.

ASID MI is celebrating Black History Month with creatives from product design, authors, and community connectors, looking at design through the human-centered approach, intentional, thoughtfulness, and embracing their talent as one to be shared, not just for those with discretionary income, but those who have "a dream".

Celebrate the next generation of design leaders as two student teams present their innovative ideas live. Tune in to hear the concepts, watch the judging unfold, and cast your vote during public voting!

The IIDA Student Mentoring Program is one of the most dynamic mentoring programs in the interior design industry. Every year, IIDA pairs more than 500 students across the U.S. with mentors that work in the interior design industry as designers, manufacturer representatives, dealers, educators, and more, to take students out of the classroom and into the real world of interior design.

Learn more about the evolution of work including risks and challenges facing knowledge workers due to constant connectivity, technological trends, shifting norms, evolving expectations and the adaptations resulting from COVID-19.

ASID MI is celebrating Black History Month with creatives from product design, authors, and community connectors, looking at design through the human-centered approach, intentional, thoughtfulness, and embracing their talent as one to be shared, not just for those with discretionary income, but those who have "a dream".

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.

Join us on January 30th for a membership coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

Join us on January 30th for a membership coffee. All are welcome! No registration required.

Join IIDA for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification. Learn 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.

In this session, we’ll also cover the important changes launching for the 2026 exam cycle, so you’ll leave with clear guidance whether to take the exam now or later.

This course explores eight key factors forming the basis for furniture selection: Aesthetics, Quality, Craftsmanship, Safety, Performance, Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and Verification. Best practices surrounding construction & design, industry safety & performance standards, environmental impacts, and the importance of ergonomics ensure that choices surrounding furniture incorporate a holistic approach to occupant wellness in the built environment. The course concludes with a summary of verification tools to assist in evaluating furniture for these key selection factors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.