Featured Blog Post: Embracing Change and Growth


 

As we step into 2024, the IIDA Oregon Chapter is gearing up for an exciting year filled with new initiatives and a renewed commitment to our members. Drawing upon our recent winter board retreat, the Western Region Chapter Leadership Conference, and Winter Chapter Leadership Conference we’ve had a busy end of year collaborating, reflecting, and…

Membership Spotlight: Dawn Viar


 

Name: Dawn Viar Company/Position: Nora by Interface/Account Executive/2 months IIDA member since: 2006 Why are you a member of IIDA? To network with my favorite people, support our profession and stay in touch with our interior design community. Favorite IIDA event: Annual Celebration What are you currently working on? Having fun learning the ropes of my…

Membership Spotlight: MaKayla Page


 

Name: Makayla Page Company/Position: Carlson Veit Junge Architects PC, Interior Designer IIDA member since: 2018 Why are you a member of IIDA? I’m a member of IIDA because it offers an amazing opportunity to meet other professionals who are just as excited and passionate about interiors as I am. The ability to learn and grow…

Sponsor Spotlight: Haworth


 

Company Name: Haworth Your Name: Jessica Simpson (Becker) IIDA member since: 2016 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? I am new to the IIDA Oregon chapter but was part of the Southern California Board as VP of Communications. I am excited to learn how I can become more involved in the Oregon Chapter! Haworth is…

Sponsor Spotlight: Absolute Resource


 

Company Name: Absolute Resource Your Name: Jayson Gates Local Rep’s Position/Years?: Owner / Principle 14 years IIDA member since: 2005 At Absolute Resource, our mission is to build enduring relationships with design professionals and the most creative, innovative brands in the world. Based in the Pacific Northwest and celebrating over 10-years in operation, we are…

Sponsor Spotlight: LRS Architects


 

Company Name: LRS Architects Services: Architecture, Interior Design and Master Planning Number of years in business: 47 Involved on the IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? Britney Hale, Director of Membership 2023-2024 Amalia Mohr, President 2011-2012 LRS Architects is an award-winning practice driven by a passion for good design that goes beyond aesthetics to create vibrant communities…

Featured Blog Post: A Special Thank You!


 

March 27th, 2023 McKenna Hall, IIDA, NCIDQ Director of Social Justice | IIDA Oregon Chapter Client Business Manager | Steelcase A special thank you, for a special event!  On March 2nd, the IIDA Oregon Chapter hosted the 2023 Next Breakfast. We were honored to have Tejara Brown, Dr. Steven Nakana & Rebecca Alexander as the…

Updated Event Dates Released


 

January 17th, 2023 Clare Goddard, IIDA, NCIDQ President | IIDA Oregon Chapter Senior Associate Designer | Ankrom Moisan Updated IIDA Oregon Chapter event dates released!  This past December, the IIDA Oregon Chapter board met in person for an all day retreat to collaborate, reflect and look to the upcoming year. We had a productive and…

2022 Design Excellence Awards | Meet the Jurors


 

Anna Reiderman-Hickey, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C Elkus Manfredi Architects | Boston, Massachusetts  Anna Reiderman-Hickey is a Senior Designer at Elkus Manfredi Architects with a passion for interior architecture that elevates the human spirit. With more than 15 years of experience in the design of multi-family residential and commercial interiors across the United States, Israel,…

Membership Spotlight: Toshiro Tsuha


 

Name: Toshiro Tsuha Company/Position: Scott Edwards Architecture – Interiors Project Assistant IIDA member since: 2022 Why are you a member of IIDA? I became a member to connect and learn from a supportive community that understands my passion for interior design. Since joining, I’ve had a tremendous amount of support and acknowledgement in my efforts to…

Membership Spotlight: Brooke Strickland


 

Name: Brooke Strickland Company/Position/Years: Fireclay Tile – @fireclaytile / Commercial Sales – Pacific Northwest / 1 Year and IIDA Oregon / Director of Membership / 3 months! IIDA member since: 2016  Why are you a member of IIDA? I love meeting and collaborating with people who are passionate about advancing and supporting the interior design industry.   What is your…

Sponsor Spotlight: Armstrong Ceilings


 

Company Name: Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Your Name: Dianne Knight Local Rep’s Position/Years: Full Line Sales Manager, OR / SW Washington (1 year in this role). IIDA member since: Pretty sure it’s been since I was first starting out as a designer in 1996. Armstrong World Industries (AWI) headquarters is located in Lancaster, PA. We are…

Sponsor Spotlight: Steelcase & Hyphn


 

Name: Janet Webb Position: Architecture and Design Manager for Steelcase Years: I just celebrated 25 years with Steelcase. Most of my tenure has been as the representative for Steelcase’s ancillary portfolio. My role shifted at the beginning of the pandemic, and I am now responsible for all of the Steelcase brands and partners. IIDA member…

Sponsor Spotlight – ZGF Architects


 

Company Name: ZGF Architects Your Name: Janel Fausti Position/Years: Principal, Interior Designer / 25 years IIDA member since: 1999 IIDA Oregon Chapter Board? IIDA Oregon Past President, IIDA Oregon VP Government Affairs, IIDA Oregon Awards Committee Chair, and IIDA Oregon Annual Fundraiser Committee Chair. ZGF Architects is a design firm with a focus on architecture, interior design, and urban design….