IIDA TXOK DALLAS CITY CENTER NOVEMBER 2018
Every year in July, as our Texas Oklahoma Chapter Board kicks off a new year at our annual retreat, we decide on a guiding theme for the upcoming year --- something to tie together all our plans and goals for the year and drive our direction as a Chapter. It may sound like an easy task, but when you gather together 25 passionate design professionals who all have lofty aspirations for the next twelve months, it is quite a challenge to land on one word that is strong enough to convey all of that energy. This year, we were inspired by the word “unite.” As the largest Chapter of IIDA, with more than 1,500 members in eight city centers spread across 300,000 square miles, it is a continuous goal to ensure we are providing programs and content that are both engaging and beneficial to all of our members – nor matter if you are a student, a junior designer fresh out of school, a firm principal, or a manufacturer’s representative, or whether you live in a big city like Dallas or Houston or a smaller city like Tulsa or El Paso. Exciting things are coming your way to “unite” you with other members of the Texas Oklahoma Chapter. We are bringing you new resources, like this newsletter and a brand-new Chapter website design, and we are bringing you new ways to connect with the 1,500+ members of the Texas Oklahoma Chapter with new opportunities for the live-streaming of our events and programs! Keep your eyes and ears open for more details to come, and I hope you will all “unite” in excitement over what the Texas Oklahoma Chapter has in store for this year! Sincerely,
Jennifer King, IIDA President, IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chaper
RECENT EVENT RECAP
IIDA ZeroLandfill On October 6th, the Fall ZeroLandfill event took place, providing a second life to unused samples and materials. A big thank you goes to Move Solutions, for without their generosity and sponsorship, ZeroLandfill would not have been possible. With the manpower, materials and fleet of trucks provided by Move Solutions, firms all over Dallas and Fort Worth, were able to provide 41 pallets and 15 large boxes of materials samples for public pick-up that ultimately diverted materials from the landfill. Twice a year, this event celebrates communitycentered design, creativity and helps the environment. We are so thrilled to have the public share photos and hear stories about re-purposing these materials in a creative way. ZeroLandfill has even made it possible for a local family to install floor tile in part of their home. As a cornerstone Total Office Solutions company, Move Solutions is a thirty one year old respected brand in our community. The Total Office Solutions family of companies is an easy “reach for:� when you need planning, moving, new or pre-owned furniture, decommission / liquidation. Please call Megan Monette at 214-738-3365 or visit our websites: https://www.movesolutions.com/ and http://www.tospartners.com/.
RECENT EVENT RECAP
IIDA Project Tour: Baker McKenzie On October 16th, our members gathered for an exclusive look at the new Baker McKenzie’s Dallas office. Baker McKenzie moved its Dallas office to the 1900 Pearl Building, 1900 N. Pearl St, Suite 1500., a newly constructed 25-story building in the heart of the City's Arts District. The Gensler design team shared with IIDA the inspiration behind the design and the real estate strategy they used to capture the progressiveness of the firm.
UPCOMING EVENTS IIDA CEU: BIFMA Standards Join us as BIFMA and Florida Tile host this HSW credit CEU. Learn the value of standards for Commercial Furniture. Learn from Jennifer Wammack, Director of Outreach from BIFMA about the value of standards for Commercial Furniture, and how employee engagement can be affected by quality of materials. RSVP now to reserve your spot: iida.ejoinme.org/IIDADALLASDECEMBERCEU When: December 7, 2018 from 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Florida Tile | 9755 Clifford Drive, Unit 190, Dallas, TX 75035 Cost: IIDA Members and Chapter Sponsors with Badge Free | Non-Members $40 IIDA Fashion Forward Formally known as Cre8, IIDA Dallas City Center proudly presents the next level in couture, called IIDA Fashion Forward. This event will feature teams consisting of local design professionals and collegiate students, flaunting their technical skills and creativity by producing couture garments using materials provided by their garment labels (industry partners). For this year’s theme – A Royal Affair – teams will be creating garments fit for royalty and the runway. This premier fashion show is not to be missed. Come and see where couture, creativity and competition reigns. Visit the event website today: iidafashionforward.com When: April 5, 2019 from 8:00 - 10:00 PM Where: Bomb Factory | 2713 Canton Street | Dallas, Texas 75226 Cost: IIDA Members and Chapter Sponsors with Badge Free | Non-Members $40
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES IIDA DALCC Council Meetings Provide appetizers and drinks for the IIDA DALCC monthly council meetings. Meetings take place every second Wednesday of the month. Sponsor will be given verbal recognition during the meeting and a social media shout out. For more information please contact iidadal.director@gmail.com When: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Various location each month Cost: Appetizers and drinks for council members IIDA Chapter Leadership Summit (CLS) The Chapter Leadership Summit brings together IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Volunteers from our eight City Centers in Texas and Oklahoma. Members and leadership from Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Tulsa and West Texas will be learning and meeting to discuss how to promote the Interior Design industry through IIDA. Contact iidadal.director@gmail.com for more information. When: March 22-24, 2019 Where: tbd | Oklahoma City, TX Cost: Assist with sponsorship funding to cover travel and lodging costs for four designers to attend the IIDA Chapter Leadership Summit. IIDA NCIDQ Spring Study Group The IIDA NCIDQ Spring Study Group is a 10-week session in January 2019 to help prepare local designers for the upcoming NCIDQ exams. Cost: Host the NCIDQ study group at your office! For more information contact iidadal.NCIDQ@gmail.com
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES IIDA Principles Roundtable The IIDA Principles Roundtable brings together a select group of local design firm principles for a facilitated session to discuss issues facing the profession of Interior Design and how IIDA can positively influence the industry. When: February 2019 Where: TBD | Dallas, TX Cost: Cover meals costs for 10 local design firm principles. For more information contact iidadal.industry@gmail.com SHIFT This three-day conference brings together students, educators, design professionals and manufacturers’ representatives for a variety of events that focus on educational and professional enrichment. Keynote speaker: Cheryl Durst, IIDA EVP and CEO. For more information contact iidadal.students@gmail.com or visit www.iidastudentconference.com When: February 27 to March 1, 2019 Where: The Westin Galleria Dallas, 13340 Dallas Pkwy | Dallas, TX Cost: Sponsor transportation, lodging, and registration for 3 IIDA student members (future designers) and the IIDA DALCC Campus Center Liaison. IIDA Capitol Day - Interior Designer Day - TAID Advocate for the Interior Design profession by attending Capitol Day in Austin, TX. When: March 5, 2019 at 9:30am Where: Austin, TX Cost: Underwriting opportunities to provide designers with transportation, lodging and meals. Contact iidadal.advocacy@gmail.com for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IIDA DALCC Council Positions Industry Co-Chair and Programs Co-Chair open position opportunities are available. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your design community, these are amazing opportunities to do so. Network and collaborate with designers in the industry to expand your personal and professional development opportunities today! For more information please contact: iidadal.director@gmail.com SHIFT Student Conference Call for volunteer opportunities to support the three-day conference bringing together students, educators, design professionals and manufacturers’ representatives. For more information contact iidadal.students@gmail.com
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