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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…

Member Spotlight: Paige Tisdale


 

Name: Paige Tisdale Company/Position/Years?: Business Developer for Dennis’ 7 Dees for 3 years IIDA member since: 2021 Why are you a member of IIDA? I am a member of IIDA because it allows me to connect with the design industry in a more casual and intimate way. I have learned so much about the industry…

Membership Spotlight: Kelly Ernevad


 

Name: Kelly Ernevad Company/Position/Years: Senior Interior Designer at YGH for almost a year (I moved from Seattle to Portland in 2020) and working as a Commercial Interior Designer for 25+ years. Current IIDA Oregon VP of Membership. IIDA member since: 2021 as well in the past years. Why are you a member of IIDA? First…

Member Spotlight: Jennifer Adams


 

Name:  Jennifer Adams Company/Position/Years: Jacobs , Interior Designer, 14 years IIDA member since: July 7 2010 Why are you a member of IIDA? To maintain industry connections and contacts. What is your favorite IIDA event? IIDA Happy Hours (when I can attend). What does being a designer mean to your life? Being an integral part…

Student Spotlight: Nahe Beatty


 

  Name: Nahe Beatty School/Year in School: George Fox University, Junior IIDA Member: Since July 2021  What was it like participating in the IIDA Student Design Charrettes (local, regional, national) this year? Round tables, neatly displayed samples and materials, the Design Challenge Box, students excited to represent their schools… this was my first glimpse of…

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…