Inspiration, Innovation, and Impact at IIDA Oregon NEXT Breakfast! Excited to attend the IIDA Oregon NEXT Breakfast at the University of Oregon Portland Campus! This Annual Keynote Speaker Series brings together industry leaders who are shaping the future of design, business, and workplace strategy. Amina Moreau Amina Moreau is a chronic entrepreneur, having co-founded five…
It’s been a very IIDA week. IIDA National hosted all the Vice Presidents of Advocacy in Chicago for the annual Advocacy Symposium. The room was energizing and Marci Merola, IIDA’s Director of Advocacy, did not disappoint. We talked where we’ve been, where we are today, and the future of legislation for our regions. My heart…
Kendra Shea, NCIDQ, IIDA Kendra Shea first earned her AAS in 2010 from New York School of Interior Design and started her career at a startup hospitality firm with a design focus on nightclub and restaurant renovations. After leaving the east coast she then continued her education earning her BAA in 2015 from The Art…
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…
Julio Braga, FIIDA, LEED AP New York, New York Julio Braga is a Principal at FCA in New York where he leads the Interiors Practice. He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the University of Buenos Aires and has been living and practicing in NYC for over 25 years. Previously, he was Managing Director of…
Hello! My name is Emily Wright and I am happy to introduce myself as your new IIDA Oregon Chapter President for the 2023-2024 board year! Thank you again to everyone who was able to join us at the Color Block Party Annual Celebration. It was such a fun and inspiring night for us to celebrate…
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…
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…
What is Source? Source is a national, phygital search platform for commercial construction product selection. Source provides industry-leading data, on-demand experts, manufacturer connections and material samples needed to make fast and stress-free product decisions. Source was founded by Nicole Schmidt in Portland, Oregon in 2018. Prior to starting Source, Nicole worked as both an Interior…
Ashley Nored, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C | Hennebery Eddy Architects One of the Member Award nominations submitted this year was not an Emerging Professional, nor an Industry partner, and not quite ready for the Legacy Award but their dedication, advocacy, and leadership of sustainable design measures led us to award them an Honorable Mention…
If you want to use these tips in a real-life charette, be sure to register ASAP for the IIDA Oregon Chapter Student Design Charette Qualifier, taking place February 15 at Oregon State University. The winners will advance to the Western Region Student Design Charette in April 2020Â in San Francisco California, which will feature…
The IIDA Oregon Chapter is thankful for our wonderful members who make up this vibrant and creative interior design community. We asked a few to share why they are members – take a peek at the great things they have to say, and consider becoming a member in 2020! Name: Christina Tello Instagram: @tellointeriors Why…
GRACE EUN, IIDA, ASID, LEED AP ID+C SENIOR ASSOCIATE CLIVE WILKINSON ARCHITECTS Grace Eun is a Project Manager and Lead Designer at Clive Wilkinson Architects with a decade-long background in leading the design and implementation of commercial, health care, and institutional projects across the globe. Her diverse experience in both architecture and interior design allows…
