Navigating The New Normal

THINK. DIFFERENT.  [AF10]

Monday, June 13
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
0.1 CEU
Fee:  $20 Members; $25 Non-Members
 

“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”  Will Rogers

Join some of the foremost leaders in design business as they explore and expand on the new realities of our industry.  We all recognize that the recession has changed the practice of design, but are you thinking about how it has also changed your clients’ approach to design?  Join IIDA Members Felice Silverman, Peter Conant, Viveca Bissonnette, Jim Williamson and more as they explore and expand on the new way successful firms are managing design and thinking different.

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Sustainability Initiatives in Government Design
An IIDA Government Forum [AF11]

Wednesday, June 15
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
Credits: 0.1 CEU
Fee: Free for IIDA Members; $25 Non-Members

Ms. Katie Weeks, editor, Eco-Structure magazine, moderates a one-hour panel of “Who’s Who” in Government Design, as they debate and challenge traditional government thinking and the stumbling blocks of sustainability in government projects.  What are the goals and thresholds that have been set for sustainability as “embraced” by the Federal Government?  How do these standards vary by agency?  How are designers incorporating these changes into their daily work/process?  Representatives of the GSA, VA, Armed Forces and private contracting will be included.  Break out sessions for specific topics will follow the panel presentation.  Visit www.IIDA.org for more details.

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Keynote Speaker

Career Bootcamp ™ IIDA Student Program

Date: Wednesday, June 15
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Sauganash Ballroom

Looking for a job is practically a full-time job in itself, and it’s easy to get discouraged. Get insider advice on that all-important process of finding your first job. IIDA presents a stellar group of recent grads that have been there, done that. Shape your job search strategies around the new realities of the economy and discover tips about current hiring trends and personal branding for students. Learn from successful young professionals on how to secure the job you want (even if you didn't know you wanted it) and transition from new job mode into a successful career.

Special Events

IIDA Chapter Leadership Council (CLC)
Date: Friday, June 10- Sunday, June 12
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
RSVP: By invitation.
Interactive workshops and strategy sessions for International Members in leadership roles.

IIDA Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 1:30 – 3 pm
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (Enter at Pearson St.)
RSVP: Email iidahq@iida.org to RSVP.
Association Members and their guests are invited to this meeting to induct the 2011-2012 International Board of Directors, celebrate the Chapters recognized for excellence in accomplishments, honor the new Members of the College of Fellows and spotlight the Association's past and future endeavors.

IIDA College of Fellows VIP Reception
Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 3:00 pm, immediately following the Annual Meeting
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. (Enter at Pearson St.)
RSVP: By invitation.

COOL
Date: Sunday, June 12
Time: 7 pm – 11 pm
Location: COOL, IIDA Black Tie Awards Celebration; Westin Chicago River North Hotel
RSVP: Email Jenny at jpalmer@iida org or click here for more information.
Kick off NeoCon with an elegant evening of cocktails, awards, dinner and dancing at the 2011 IIDA black-tie awards gala, where we will be Celebrating Design Excellence. Join us to mingle with your peers and to celebrate the winning projects and design firms of the 38th Annual Interior Design Competition and 19th Annual Will Ching Design Competition. Also, by popular demand, look for the return of a special showcase of one-of-a kind fashions created by IIDA Chapters. 
For details and ticket information, contact jpalmer@iida.org or visit www.iida.org.

CROSS BORDERS NETWORKING RECEPTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH IDC & IIDEX
Date: Monday, June 13
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
 

IIDA and ASID Legislative Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, June 14
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Location: IIDA Headquarters, Suite 567
RSVP: Email iidahq@iida.org or call 312-467-1950
Join IIDA and ASID for a lively discussion of current government and regulatory affairs issues facing the interior design profession. Discussion Leaders: Allison Levy, JD, IIDA Senior Director of GRA • Dr. Mike Stinziano, IIDA Legislative Counsel

Special Exhibits

IIDA Lounge
Location: 8th floor, Suite 8-8098
The IIDA lounge will be with knowledgeable Headquarters Staff happy to answer any questions you may have about IIDA events, Membership, Education or Communications.

IIDA Headquarters
Location: 5th floor, Suite 567
Don’t miss the chance to stop by IIDA Headquarters to take a tour of the LEED Gold certified office space, designed by Ken Wilson, AIA, FIIDA, or meet members of the Headquarters Staff.