The Path to Interior Design Certification
NCIDQ Certification is the industry's recognized indicator of proficiency in interior design principles and a designer's commitment to the profession.
Join us for a night to discuss the importance of becoming NCIDQ Certified, the routes to get there, study tips, Interior Design advocacy and more.
Free parking is available in RIT lot E or F.
Decorative Surfaces Overview addresses all types of laminates and their benefits for specifiers and end users. The course will cover a brief history of laminates, product selection based on needs, and different types of laminates and their key purchasing factors.
Topics include high pressure laminates, fiber reinforced laminates, and thermally fused laminates, in addition to a number of specialty laminates. The course will also address key market segments for laminates, their issues and how decorative surfaces address those issues
Speaker:Kathryn Blenis is the Director of Specifications at Panolam Surface Systems, the manufacturer of Nevamar and Pionite laminates. In her position as director she manages 6 specification managers covering the Northeast and Eastern Canada. She has 10+ years of commercial specifications and sales experience working for manufacturers and building material distributors.
This event will provide 0.1 IDCEC CEUsThe current compliance period runs from Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019. IIDA Professional and Associate Members are required to complete and report 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of continuing education prior to Dec. 31, 2019. All Professional and Associate Members (active and inactive) including educators, IIDA Fellows, and chapter officers must adhere to IIDA compliance requirements. IIDA accepts all IDCEC approved courses. It is the responsibility of each member to maintain their own records. Please review these Helpful Hints before using the IDCEC CE Registry.
BUFFCON 2019 IS SOLD OUT! **NO Tickets will be available at the door for purchase.
Participant response from Buffcon 2018 at the Riverworks venue was overwhelmingly positive and we have outgrown the space. We are excited to announce that our 5th Annual Buffcon will be moving to the Buffalo Central Terminal.Many professionals and design students in the Buffalo market don’t have the opportunity to experience Neocon every year. Buffcon is an event where local designers have a chance to sample the newest trends in material and furniture design, bringing designers together in a fun filled atmosphere to review all the latest releases from Neocon 2019.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS INLCLUDE
2 Free drink vouchers
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
Chance to win cool prizes
BOOTH AND TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Premium Sponsors receive:
(1) 10' x 20' section
(2) complimentary entry tickets*
(2) 10 ft tables if requested**
Level 1 Sponsors receive:
(1) 10' x 10' section
(2) complimentary entry tickets*
(1) 10 ft table if requested**
Level 2 Sponsors receive:
(2) complimentary entry tickets.
(1) 8 ft table if requested**
* Complimentary entry tickets will be sent by email before the event. Tickets will be sent to the email address provided at the time of purchase.
** Tables and linens must be requested at checkout.
A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will help fund local IIDA NY programs and events, community outreach, and advocacy for the interior design profession.
This registration page is for actively registered Product Runway Teams only.
These are not tickets for the show itself - tickets for the show can be purchased directly through Fashion Week of Rochester.
IIDA Rochester City Center and AIA Rochester are proud to present Product Runway, a night of fashion, architecture, and design in partnership with Fashion Week of Rochester, for a one-of-a-kind runway show featuring original garments inspired by iconic, local structures.
As part of the ongoing process, IIDANY and AIA Rochester invite you to select a day and time where Product Runway organizers can review your in-progress designs. These sessions will be used to review garment progress, troubleshoot construction issues, and make any final suggestions to further your show-stopping designs! Upon time slot registration, we will reach out to you to confirm where to view your garment.
Please register your team for a design review session.
Can't wait to see your designs come to life!
Enjoy a glass of wine while viewing the beautiful handmade quilts our teams created from the discarded fabric samples from the industry. Silent auction for the benefit of FreeArts NYC.
Join PPG and an expert panel for a 2.0 CEU event at The Shed on the High Line in Hudson Yards, New York City for an experiential event showcasing how colors change through the decades in culture, design and trends. 2020 Trends Presentation (.1 CEU) and Industry Panel Experts (.1 CEU) include Leanne Ford from […]
Please join us at the new TWA Hotel for an evening of exploration around how creativity and innovation are shaping the future of hospitality design. Our panel of experts will discuss the key drivers in hospitality design and technology that are changing the ways we see the world.
Moderator:Nate Storey, Features Director, Surface Media
Speakers:Melanie Brandman, CEO & Founder, The Brandman AgencyAdam Rolston, Owner, Incorporated Architecture & Design Sara Duffy, Senior Interiors Associate, Stonehill & Taylor Architects
The IIDA Hospitality Committee has organized three groups to travel to the venue, which will meet at different locations throughout the city. All groups will meet at 4:30 PM sharp and will be led by a volunteer. If you’re planning on traveling to the event with one of these groups, it is recommended that you add $5 to your MTA card to cover the Airtran before you meet the group to help make your travel experience more seamless.
Meeting Point A: Gensler Lobby (1700 Broadway)Meeting Point B: Rockwell Group Lobby (5 Union Square West)Meeting Point C: Penn Station – Shake Shack (Lower Concourse, 1 Pennsylvania Plaza)
Directions from JFK Terminal 5:• Take escalator or elevator up and walk across the street to the Sky Walk • Next, take the escalator down to the ground floor (arrivals) • Finally, take the elevator in the corner to the TWA Hotel (noted in the elevator)
TWA HOTELJohn F. Kennedy International Airport 6 Central Terminal Area,Jamaica, NY 11430212-806-9000 This event will provide 1.0 IDCEC CEUsThe current compliance period runs from Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019. IIDA Professional and Associate Members are required to complete and report 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of continuing education prior to Dec. 31, 2019. All Professional and Associate Members (active and inactive) including educators, IIDA Fellows, and chapter officers must adhere to IIDA compliance requirements. IIDA accepts all IDCEC approved courses. It is the responsibility of each member to maintain their own records. Please review these Helpful Hints before using the IDCEC CE Registry.
Please join us on October 2nd for an evening of CEUs, cocktails and cuisine as we explore the impacts of lighting and acoustics in the built environment!A New World of AcousticsDiscover the fundamentals of acoustics in a new way, including the measurement of sound within a space and between spaces. Learn about the many solutions to interior acoustical problems, including traditional and innovative acoustic treatments. This course will also explore the green building contributions of acoustical ceilings as well.Lighting 101: It’s Just LightingInterested in brushing up on your knowledge of lighting? This presentation will be a basic introduction to lighting including a brief history of lighting technology and where we are today. Topics will include an understanding of light & color perception, terminology to be considered in design applications and application of today’s technologies in the design process. Learn how to consider lighting early in the design stage to enhance your project overall.
Speakers:Bob Gouger, Full Line WNY Sales Manager, Armstrong CeilingsMichael Trippe, LC, MIES, Specification Sales Representative, Point Source Group, Inc.
Event Sponsors:Armstrong CeilingsPoint Source Group, Inc
This event will provide 0.2 IDCEC CEUsThe current compliance period runs from Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019. IIDA Professional and Associate Members are required to complete and report 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of continuing education prior to Dec. 31, 2019. All Professional and Associate Members (active and inactive) including educators, IIDA Fellows, and chapter officers must adhere to IIDA compliance requirements. IIDA accepts all IDCEC approved courses. It is the responsibility of each member to maintain their own records. Please review these Helpful Hints before using the IDCEC CE Registry.
Luxury and Technology in the Modern Bath
Please join us for a lively discussion on luxury and technology in the modern bath as we go "Beyond the Bidet."
We'll hear from two of today's top residential interior designers, Jamie Drake and Jennifer Post, on some of the most extravagant bathrooms they have designed and what makes them so, along with the owner of a very high-end home automation business, Dave Raines of Osbee Industries, Inc., re: all of the high-tech bells and whistles he puts into bath spaces these days, as well as David Schlocker of DRS and Associates, who will speak to renowned bath accessories and fittings firm THG Paris’ creative and marketing processes. We’ll explore examples of all their jaw-dropping residential work and then examine how certain components are translating into the commercial world and other market sectors.
Beloved industry icon and chronicler Rio Hamilton moderates.
This event will provide 0.1 IDCEC CEUsThe current compliance period runs from Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019. IIDA Professional and Associate Members are required to complete and report 1.0 CEU (10 hours) of continuing education prior to Dec. 31, 2019. All Professional and Associate Members (active and inactive) including educators, IIDA Fellows, and chapter officers must adhere to IIDA compliance requirements. IIDA accepts all IDCEC approved courses. It is the responsibility of each member to maintain their own records. Please review these Helpful Hints before using the IDCEC CE Registry.