IIDA Oregon Chapter

Hey! Couldn’t join us for Capitol Day, but still want to help us along? Please submit written testimony in support of HB 2141-1, the amended bill. ??Testimony Deadline: THIS Thursday at Noon We have until?Thursday at 12PM?to submit written testimony in support. Legislators are listening, and they’re looking for?volume and diversity?of support. Here’s how you can help: ?????Submit a letter?of support — either typed into the form or uploaded as a PDF. If you have permission, use company letterhead (clean and polished is great!). https://lnkd.in/e8qtZ8Wb ?????Ask at least 10 people?in your network to do the same — this could be colleagues, clients, architects (especially powerful), contractors, and anyone who understands the value of our work. We need a?broad pool of support, and get as many submissions of support as possible by tomorrow at 12!

Meet our 2025 NEXT Breakfast Keynote Speakers! Together, these speakers exemplify what it means to? shape the future of design, business, and workplace strategy. Swipe to learn a bit about them and read more on our blog! ?? Keynote Speakers: ?? Amina Moreau – Serial entrepreneur, Emmy-winning innovator, and founder of Radious, reimagining how and where we work. ?? Rebecca Greier Horton, PG, WELL AP, REM – Senior Insights Strategist at MillerKnoll, sustainability expert, and advocate for accessibility. ?? Winnie Callough – Global Senior Design Director, Nike leader, and champion for women of color in design. Being held at the UO Portland Campus Center, this event will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. With FREE PARKING available, there’s no excuse to miss out on this powerhouse lineup! If you’re in Portland and passionate about design, innovation, and leadership, let’s connect at this event. Who else is attending? ??? Get your tickets today! https://lnkd.in/gAPa2StA Read more here – https://lnkd.in/gwBHGEN6 #IIDAOregon #NEXTBreakfast #Leadership #Innovation #Design #Networking #PortlandEvents

Join us at The Next Breakfast for bold ideas, real connections, and inspiring conversations on design, inclusivity, and community impact. Let’s shape the future together! Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gAPa2StA

Calling all advocates! We need you to join us for our IIDA Oregon Capitol Day, March 25, 2025. This is a critical event for us on our journey towards getting HB2141 passed. We will meet with our Lobbyist, go over talking points, and make sure you are comfortable with the message that we will be sharing with our representatives.?We need as many cities represented as possible and will be supporting travel costs.?With your help, we can do this!! Register today! https://lnkd.in/g6AsQ7au

The State of the Industry is a research initiative by the IIDA Oregon Chapter that surveys for information that will build a higher understanding of the presence, status and impact of Interior Design in Oregon. As one of the only IIDA chapters in country to issue this type of report, this bi-annual effort measures the valuable influence of design and includes info on compensation & benefits to empower designers in their career. Thank you to all the firms who supported this report, we immensely?appreciate it - you are helping us elevate the profession of Interior Design. https://lnkd.in/gqe3Hkfg?

Important Message from The IIDA Oregon Chapter: In this moment, we recognize the weight many are carrying with the outcome of the election last week. It’s a time of profound emotion, and the need to express the range of emotions is part of the human condition.?Yet, amidst the feelings, some truths shine through. Together, as Commerical Interior Designers, advocates, and humans, our shared values and commitment to each other persist. In this moment, we’re called to lean deeply into this community we’ve built—a community where?radical belonging isn’t just a vision, but an imperative. We strive for IIDA to foster?human-to-heart connection—a space where we hold each other up and amplify each other’s strength. We are designers, builders of a better tomorrow, and we’re not alone. Our hands and hearts, together, will continue the work of creating a society that embraces justice, equity, and radical belonging. In our partnerships and through our shared mission, let’s stay focused on what matters most: uplifting one another and?designing a future that holds space for all.

The IIDA Oregon Chapter believes in the importance of providing high caliber career resources and our Fall Forum THIS Wednesday will do just that! Join us for this virtual event which will include: Release of the 2023 State of the Industry Report which includes salary & compensation information and market impact Panel discussion with career coaches, entrepreneurs, and leaders focused on elevating one's career! Whether you are searching for a new job, looking to advocate for a raise, or grow into a new leadership role, this event will be incredibly helpful! FREE for IIDA Members & $5 for Non-Members. This is virtual so anyone in the U.S. can join! Tagging fellow IIDA Chapters to share to their members! IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter, IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter, IIDA Intermountain, IIDA Northern California, IIDA Southern California Chapter, IIDA Southwest Chapter, IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter https://lnkd.in/gwKcEQ99

The IIDA Oregon Chapter is excited to invite the design community to an event that will inspire and uplift you as we seek to build resilient community (important now more than ever). Join us TODAY for our November social where we're partnering with?AfroVillage PDX?which is a movement rooted in the vision of Portland community member and activist LaQuida Landford. The movement focuses on addressing the needs of our most vulnerable population — unhoused individuals — with a focus on racial disparities and inequalities. At this event we'll get the opportunity to hear from founder Laquida Landford about the organizations mission, what's next and how we as a design community can come together to support them in their future efforts. There will also be time to connect with your fellow peers and enjoy some light bites and drinks! Please join us as we Give Back to our community this Holiday season. FREE for IIDA Members & Non-Members Sponsored by the local reps from Mohawk Group: Mia Allen & Beth Gish & E. B. BRADLEY CO. Jennie Grip https://lnkd.in/gkhVvEvy

We're excited to share that our November Social will take place at AfroVillage PDX! AfroVillage PDX is a movement rooted in the vision of Portland community member and activist LaQuida Landford. The movement focuses on addressing the needs of our most vulnerable population — unhoused individuals — with a focus on racial disparities and inequalities. At this event we'll get the opportunity to hear from founder Laquida Landford about the organization's mission, what's next, and how we as a design community can come together to support them in their future efforts. There will also be time to connect with your fellow peers and enjoy some light bites and drinks! Please join us as we Give Back to our community this Holiday season. Register below! https://lnkd.in/gnJpXr6y

Washington State School for the Blind's Life Skills Training Center has been nominated for the IIDA Oregon Chapter 2024 Design Excellence Awards People's Choice Awards! The design of the building focuses on how spaces feel, smell, and sound rather than solely relying on visual appeal. To promote communal interaction between residents and enhance social skills, the shared living area provides soft furnishings; the dining room features a tactile art gallery wall with pieces created by blind and low vision artists; and spaces are provided for those who want to play instruments, make art, or exercise together. We're honored to be nominated for this category and would love your support in casting a vote by Friday, October 18th!