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.

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.

Townhall Style!

Join us for a monthly general update on advocacy items. This is a virtual event.

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

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

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.

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.

Join us to stay informed on the latest updates in Interior Design legislation with this townhall style discussion. The update includes guest speakers from Acuitas and Michigan Consortium for Interior Design.

*Zoom information to be provided to attendees before the event*

Join us for a virtual CEU hosted by IIDA and sponsored by Infinium Walls + Look Reps.

When designers focus solely on the physical layout of a workspace, they often overlook the diverse needs of neurodiverse individuals, resulting in environments that may not fully support all employees. This session will introduce the concept of neurodiversity in the workplace and highlight the critical role that inclusive design plays in creating supportive environments. Participants will learn about common challenges faced by individuals with neurological differences and explore design strategies to create more accommodating and productive workspaces.

Guest Speaker: Derek Jayson Rusch, Regional Manager with Infinium Walls

*Note: Location Updated to Dearborn!

Join us for an afternoon and build your expertise! We will provide three exciting sessions: Revit Tips and Tricks, Sketch Up Secrets, and the Business of Storytelling.

A networking happy hour will follow the sessions to discuss what you learned.

This is event is sponsored by: Steelcase, NBS and Custer.

Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following a theme – we want to hear from you. After 14 years of celebrating Women in Green at Greenbuild and across the country and coming off our 2024 theme Fresh Perspectives, at a critical time in our lives, your voice matters most. We’re listening.  

Join AIA Detroit's Emerging Professionals for a casual Zoom conversation with two firm principals. They'll share their perspectives on recruitment insider tips and interview tricks. The session will include a Q&A, so get your questions in!

Join AIA Grand Rapids and IIDA Michigan for a presentation with Jessica Bantom! Jessica Bantom is a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging practitioner, interior design consultant, and speaker whose mission is to help designers increase their cultural competence so they can create in ways that honor humanity.

IIDA Michigan Student Affairs is hosting a dynamic two-hour speed interview event. Attendees will engage in 15-minute interview slots, with 5-minute transitions, allowing for three interviews per hour. The event will feature dozens of firms and design organizations, offering opportunities for internships, entry-level positions, and practice interviews.

Priority registration is available for IIDA Student Members, ensuring they have the best chance to connect with potential employers and advance their careers in the design industry.

This is a virtual event.

Join us for a mindfulness session with Ehren Kuzekov on Mindful Approaches to Stress Reduction, featuring practical tools to manage stress in the moment beyond mindfulness.

Join Amy Tarrant from Meditate Detroit to cultivate workplace clam with mindfulness activations and gentle movement. Gain tools to tackle stress, conflict, and presentation jitters!

Calling all Michigan IIDA Members! Come join our Gala Planning Committee for virtual meetings held on Mondays at Noon. Connect with members and help us plan a memorable event!

Join IIDA for an informational webinar exploring the NCIDQ exam and certification with Governance, Engagement, and Meetings Manager at CIDQ Kayla Karpp, and Design Success Network Founder and CEO Julianne J. Peters, IIDA, and Amanda Humphrey, IIDA. Learn more from our presenters 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.

This course compares and explains various sustainability rating tools used in the built environment including building rating systems, programs that provide information transparency, and certifications used for materials and products.

LEVEL by BIFMA’s furniture certification program is overlayed throughout to understand the contribution of sustainable furniture in creating spaces with a comprehensive vision for environmental sustainability and human health and wellness.

This is a virtual event.

This webinar will discuss the science of biophilia and biophilic design and how it can promote health-conscious built environments and furniture to meet the functional, aesthetic, and technological and experiential needs of a diverse clientele. The webinar reviews project case studies, our visual and material connection to nature, and concepts of prospect and refuge. It also touches on biophilic manufacturing and guest experience.

The course encourages biophilic design concepts as applied to commercial, hospitality, and education interior design and furniture. The course aims to share a vision for how biophilia can inspire new and innovative projects benefiting our well-being.

This is a virtual event.

This event will serve as a prep session for upcoming IIDA Michigan student speed interviews, and also provide key insights as students begin interviewing for internships and post-grad positions in the new year.

This is a virtual event.

Join the IIDA Membership team for a 30-minute program to help IIDA members maximize their membership.

Note: This event is limited to IIDA Members only

This is a virtual event.

Join us in Royal Oak for an engaging discussion on the unique challenges and rewards of being a working parent. We invite participants to share in an open dialogue about topics including work-life balance, managing stress, navigating childcare options, and setting boundaries. Discover helpful tools, tips, and resources to support your parenting and professional goals!

Please arrive between 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM.

Join us in Grand Rapids for an engaging discussion on the unique challenges and rewards of being a working parent. We invite participants to share in an open dialogue about topics including work-life balance, managing stress, navigating childcare options, and setting boundaries. Discover helpful tools, tips, and resources to support your parenting and professional goals!

Please arrive between 5:30 PM - 5:45 PM.

Join us for a quick 30-minute webinar to review the 2025 Patron Package! We'll walk you through our package options, share our goals for 2025, and answer any questions you may have.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how your support can make a difference!

Our next step in designing Michigan's future is here!

Join us on Friday, November 8th from 12pm - 1pm for a virtual townhall where we'll give the latest update on Michigan's Interior Design bills and share legislation highlights. Your voice is vital as we shape the future of our profession!