Tag Archives: #iidaor_members
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…
CEU Sprint Week
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…
2023 Design Excellence Awards | Meet the Jurors
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…
Membership Drive
Fall Forum
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…
Industry Member Award: Call for Nominations
Featured Blog Post: President Spotlight
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…
Sponsor Spotlight: J+J Flooring
Company Name: J&J Flooring Your Name: LaDonna Hale Local Rep’s Position/Years: 1 year IIDA member since: 2022 J&J is privately held and owned by Mr. Robert E. Shaw who owned his former company, bearing his name, which became the first carpet manufacturer to break into the Fortune 500. He guided the company to further growth…
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 Drive
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:Â 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 2021Â 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…
Emerging Professional Award: Call for Nominations
Membership Spotlight: Jenna Hays
Name: Jenna Hays Company/Position/Years: Scott Edwards Architecture / Interior Designer / 1 year @ SEA, but 2 years in commercial interior design IIDA member since: 2020 Why are you a member of IIDA?: As a member of IIDA, I’m able to stay connected to my local chapter in a social setting, but I also know…
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…