June 2, 2011

in this edition:
Our Sponsors
Last Chance to Get COOL Tickets!
RSVP for The IIDA Annual Meeting
Think. Different.
The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon
Cross Border Networking Reception
Sustainability Initiatives in Government Design
IIDA and ASID Legislative Roundtable
GRA Advocacy Webinar: Earning Support at the Statehouse
IIDA/HD 2011 Product Design Competition Winners
IIDA/Contract Magazine NeoCon Showroom and Booth Design Competition
Environments for Aging 2012-Call for Presentations
On the blog
Senior Living Sustainability Guide is now available on-line!
Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware 7th Annual Interior Design Awards Reception

Last Chance to Get COOL 2011 Tickets! COOL, the IIDA annual awards gala, which celebrates the winners of the 38th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 19th Annual Will Ching Design Competition will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Westin Chicago River North Hotel. It will be a special evening of interior design excellence, with cocktails, awards, dinner and dancing. Tickets are now available on the IIDA website.

RSVP for The IIDA Annual Meeting Sunday, June 12, 1:30-3 pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art Association Members and their guests are invited to this meeting to induct the 2011-2012 International Board of Directors, celebrate the Chapters recognized for excellence in accomplishments, honor the new Members of the College of Fellows and spotlight the Association's past and future endeavors. Celebrate the 2011 Fellows at a reception immediately following the Meeting. Read more here.

Think. Different. Join the newly inducted IIDA Board of Directors, exploring the new realities of our industry Monday, June 13 at 10:30 am. The recession has changed the practice of design, but it’s also changed your clients’ approach to design? Join Felice Silverman, IIDA, Peter Conant, IIDA, AIA, Viveca Bissonnette, FIIDA, Jim Williamson, IIDA, and all of the Board Members as they expand on the new way successful firms are managing design and thinking differently. See more here.

The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon Is it time to reconsider the case for beauty? This special Canadian event at NeoCon 2011, on Monday, June 13 at 3pm, organized by Ontario’s Design Industry Advisory Committee, will bring together an all-star, cross-disciplinary panel of Canadian design leaders. They will explore the economic, social and sustainability impacts of beautiful design and its defining role in 21st-century innovation. See more here.

Cross Border Networking Reception The panel discussion The Business Case for Beauty: Design's Most Potent Weapon will be followed by our annual cross border networking reception at IIDA's conference center. Meet leading and emerging Canadian manufacturers while networking with designers and architects from both sides of the border. Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. This event is co-hosted by the Government of Canada, The City of Toronto, IDC, IIDA and IIDEX/NeoCon Canada. Click here for more information.

Sustainability Initiatives in Government Design Katie Weeks, editor, Eco-Structure magazine, moderates a one-hour panel of “Who’s Who” in Government Design, as they debate and challenge traditional government thinking and the stumbling blocks of sustainability in government projects. What are the goals and thresholds that have been set for sustainability as “embraced” by the Federal Government? How do these standards vary by agency? How are designers incorporating these changes into their daily work/process? Panelists include Dianne Juba, IIDA, of the US GSA, Peter Van Vechten, AIA, of SOM, Ben Saylor of Tandus and Marianne Schofield, IIDA, LEED AP, Command Interior Designer for the US Air Force. Break out sessions for specific topics will follow the panel presentation. See more here.

IIDA and ASID Legislative Roundtable Join IIDA and ASID for a lively discussion of current government and regulatory affairs issues facing the interior design professions on Tuesday, June 14, 12-1:30 pm, Suite 567. RSVP to attend; iidahq@iida.org or 312-467-1950

GRA Advocacy Webinar: Earning Support at the Statehouse June 27, 2011 at 1pm CST GRA Advocacy Webinar: Earning Support at the Statehouse Use Your Voice: Advocacy 2011 webinar series was created to encourage outreach in all areas of government regulation affecting the Interior Design profession. This episode, led by industry leader Amy Showalter, will focus on how to become a persuasive advocate and build trust in your state capital as an important part of influencing public policy. Amy has published over 100 articles on grassroots and PAC best practices, and is a consultant and magazine columnist. She also is the author of 105 Ways to Build Relationships with Your Elected Officials and Principal at The Showalter Group in Cincinnati, OH.   This webinar is part of a six part series. To register for this webinar please click here.

IIDA/HD 2011 Product Design Competition Winners IIDA, in partnership with Hospitality Design magazine, proudly revealed the winners of the 15th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition at the HD Expo which took place in Las Vegas from May 18-20, 2011. View the complete list of winners or visit the 2011 Winners Gallery.

		IIDA/Contract Magazine NeoCon Showroom and Booth Design Competition The IIDA/Contract Magazine Showroom and Booth Design Competition seeks to honor originality of design, visual impact, effective use of materials and the outstanding use of space color, texture, lighting and graphics in showrooms and booths at NeoCon 2011. To enter,download the entry form. Only NeoCon exhibitors are eligible to participate. Judging will take place on the morning of Sunday, June 12, 2011. Please visit our website or contact Aisha Williams for more information.

 

Environments for Aging 2012 - Call for Presentations April 29 – May 1, 2012 Disney’s Contemporary Resort Orlando, Florida  Environments for Aging is a comprehensive three-day experience, bringing together developers, owners, facilities managers, design professionals, product manufacturers, and government officials to explore new ideas for creating appealing and supportive places for people as they age. Designed to provide participants with a unique combination of content, and community building, Environments fog Aging is a one-of-a-kind event offering state-of-the-art multi-track and multi-disciplinary learning delivered by thought leaders and innovators within the field of aging. Presentation proposals are now being sought for this conference. To submit a speaking proposal for this event, please click here.

Here's a rundown of the latest blog posts at IIDA... Knowledge Center Hot Topics Some days, we all could use a little extra knowledge. Here’s the latest insight on the IIDA Knowledge Center. (Design Matters blog)

Senior Living Sustainability Guide is now available on-line! For the last three years a group of dedicated volunteers from various backgrounds have participated and contributed to the creation of a consensus based guideline, the Senior Living Sustainability Guide. The Guide is intended to expand the concept of sustainability beyond the physical environment; to include a process that supports resident-centered care models and culture change. The result includes addressing the Pre-Development stage of design, Socio-cultural Context, and the utilization of Four Dimensions – Resident, Organization, Operations, and Physical Setting. The overall goal for the user of the Guide is to realize that sustaining resident outcomes over time is the most important accomplishment of a senior living setting. Continual Improvement Process is also addressed in the Guide. The Guide is available for free download after registering here. There is also a Blog available to share case studies and best practices located on the same site.

Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware 7th Annual Interior Design Awards Reception The PA/NJ/DE Chapter of IIDA is pleased to host its 7th annual Interior Design Awards Reception in Philadelphia. Each year our Interior Design Awards competition recognizes outstanding built work designed by IIDA members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The reception brings the design community together to celebrate design excellence in our region and the individuals and project teams responsible for the success of the noteworthy projects entered in the competition. We hope you will join us for an evening of delicious food, exceptional company, and of course, great design. To find out more click here!