IIDA NY Chapter

Join us for one of IIDA NY’s most beloved tradition, Leaders Breakfast®. We look forward to our 37th anniversary as we once again gather with industry colleagues to celebrate design excellence and honor our 2026 honoree. We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Ingrid Fetel Lee - designer, author, and founder of The Aesthetics of Joy - whose groundbreaking work explores how our surroundings shape our emotions, creativity, and well being. Connect with the design community Get inspired by a powerful keynote Celebrate the people shaping our industry Reserve your spot today in the link below or head to our bio: /leaders-breakfast @HermanMiller @knollinc @InteriorDesignMagazine @MillerKnoll

The best partnerships don’t happen by accident. They grow through conversation. Through presence. Through showing up where ideas are exchanged and relationships take root. We’ve been listening. As one of the largest chapters in the country, we’re choosing to lead differently—combining the reach of a big chapter with the responsiveness and care of a small one. That means more dialogue. More customization. And more intention behind every partnership. That intention shows up in everything we do: Listening Lounge. Career Night. Mentorship. Leadership Training. Student Uplift Program. Leaders Breakfast. Pioneering Design. Color Invasion. Our 2026 Sponsorship Drive is now open. If you’re seeking intentional connection and a partnership grounded in dialogue and shared growth, we invite you to join us. Explore the 2026 sponsorship package: 👉 /sponsorship Let’s talk about how we can build something meaningful together. Questions about the right sponsorship level for you? Let’s connect—Elisabeth, Robin, or Ginger.

This month, we're proud to spotlight Lauren Titsworth, Co-Chair of the IIDA NY Hazel Siegel Scholarship Committee. For the past three years, Lauren has been a driving force behind one of IIDA NY's most impactful initiatives — connecting emerging design talent to the broader New York design community and beyond. As Co-Chair, she oversees the scholarship review process and plays a key role in welcoming each new class of recipients, including opportunities to engage with the wider industry at events like the SHIFT Conference in Dallas. For Lauren, the most rewarding part of her role is simple: the students. She's inspired by the creativity and perspective each new class brings to the New York design industry — and genuinely believes the future of the profession is in great hands. Fun fact: Lauren grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, where she spent her summers working at the zoo — teaching 1st through 4th graders about habitat conservation and wildlife. Ask her about Alaskan bears. She loves them. 🐻 #IIDANY #MemberSpotlight #InteriorDesign #HazelSiegelScholarship #DesignCommunity #DesignLeadership #EmergingDesigners #Mentorship

Preserving the past never looked this sweet. @paudesign @improvolutionnyc See below for link to RSVP/link in bio: https://ow.ly/vlow50YWHmo

Join us for an unforgettable evening re-imagined through the whimsical lens of Alice in Wonderland. This immersive event invites designers, creatives, and industry professionals to connect, collaborate,and be inspired in a setting where curiosity leads the way. Enjoy a curated selection of elevated bites and signature cocktails inspired by the story’s iconic moments, from “Drink Me” elixirs to decadent “Eat Me” treats. Expect meaningful conversations, unexpected encounters, and a touch of magic that only this one-of-a kind experience can offer. After all, in a world like this, the best connections often begin with a little curiosity. See link below/in bio to RSVP: https://ow.ly/4cBa50YWAVg

Big love to our IIDA NY Annual Sponsor community- turning @nycxdesign festival week into something special! These fabulous design spaces are opening their doors all week long, creating events that are equal parts elegant, educational, hands-on, and just plain fun: 🔹Designing Silence: Mastering Premium Acoustic Glass With @estel_america America--Tuesday May 19th 6-8pm. 8 West 40th Street 7th floor. A showcase on how acoustic glass is redefining open-plan collaboration and deep-focus privacy. In partnership with @trinityconsultants_be and @CeramiLongman Lindsey. /e/designing-silence-mastering-premium-acoustic-glass-tickets-1986996252279 [urlsand.esvalabs.com] 🔹 @robinreigimaterials Grown Folks Ice Cream Social-- Friday May15th 6-9pm, 48 West 21st St, 10th Floor. Boozy scoops, mood-elevating cocktails and NYC's best-kept secret in innovative architectural materials. With @decospan , @slalom.acoustic acoustic Partitions, and Plyboo RSVP Techno & Partners: An Evening of Collaboration-- Monday May 18th, 6-9pm. 171 Madison Ave, Suite 700. A curated gathering celebrating shared vision, innovation, and interdisciplinary dialogue. WSITM, PBA, @slalom.acoustic & @emilianaparati /e/tecno-partners-tickets-1987547021645?aff=oddtdtcreator [eventbrite.com] 🔹 @roca_us Tile Studio NYC presents "Glass Objects for Living"-- Opening Thurs., May 14, 5:30–8 PM. Exhibition May 14–15 and 18–20, 10 AM–5 PM. Handcrafted borosilicate glass by @verita_mijelshon /e/glass-objects-for-living-exhibition-tickets-1983367596873?aff=oddtdtcreator 🔹A One-of-a-Kind Mosaic Workshop in Bushwick-- @allisonedenstudios , with @sherwinwilliams Williams. Wed, May 20, 5–9 PM 164 Cook Street, Brooklyn. Get Hands-on, colorful, and a little bit messy in the best possible way! nycxdesign.org [nycxdesign.org]: /events/sherwin-williams-x-allison-eden-workshop [nycxdesign.org] Whatever your speed — craft, learning, or a well-earned scoop in good company — our sponsors have the week covered. We'll see you out there! #IIDANY #NYCxDesign #InteriorDesign #DesignWeek

Join us on May 21st for Pioneering Design presenting Preserving the Past, Designing the Future! New York City is a living archive. Its buildings tell the story of who we were, who we are, and who we're becoming. As the demand for housing, community space, and sustainable development grows, designers are increasingly tasked with one of the field's most compelling challenges: honoring what already exists while reimagining what it can be. Adaptive reuse isn't just a design strategy - it's a philosophy. It asks us to look at a forgotten warehouse, a shuttered factory, or an aging office tower and see not what it was, but what it could become. It challenges us to balance historic integrity with modern function, sustainability with aesthetics, and community identity with forward-thinking design. This year's Pioneering Design theme brings together interior designers, architects, and creative professionals to explore the intersection of preservation and innovation right here in New York City - one of the greatest laboratories for adaptive reuse in the world. It will help us to explore how the spaces we inherit shape the work we do, and celebrate the role today's designers play not just in honoring New York's history, but in writing the next chapter of it. @paudesign @improvolutionnyc See link in bio to register!

The IIDA NY Leaders Breakfast® is finally almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Ticket sales are officially closing in just a few days, so now is the time to secure your spot for an incredible morning at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers, on May 14th. This is such a fantastic opportunity to network with the New York design community, celebrate our 2026 honoree, and gain fresh inspiration from our brilliant keynote speaker, Ingrid Fetel Lee. We would love to see you there—be sure to visit the link to grab your tickets before they’re gone! @HermanMiller @knollinc @InteriorDesignMagazine @MillerKnoll /leaders-breakfast

Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at Radio Social! Rollin’ for Rescues brings together the design community for a lively night of bowling in support of a great cause. Whether you're signing up with a team or coming solo, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers, meet new faces, and enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere. A portion of proceeds will benefit Lollypop Farm, helping provide care, shelter, and second chances for animals in need. Be sure to stop by our designated adoption lane, where you can learn about adorable animals currently looking for their forever homes. You might just meet your new best friend! Bowling Competition: 6:00pm-7:30pm Open Bowl: 7:30pm-9:00pm Register Here: /e/rollin-for-rescues-tickets-1985722517504

Only two weeks remain to secure your ticket to join the New York design community at the IIDA NY Leaders Breakfast®. Be inspired by keynote speaker Ingrid Fettel Lee as she shares her insight on turning everyday tangible things into intangible joy. Visit the link to learn more and reserve your ticket today.@HermanMiller @knollinc @InteriorDesignMagazine @MillerKnoll /leaders-breakfast

It was an amazing turnout at IIDA NY Rochester City Center’s Product Runway 2026 Launch Party! So great to see such an energetic crowd come together to kick off this year’s event. This year’s theme is Kinetic, all about movement, motion, and dynamic design. We can’t wait to see how teams bring this concept to life. Be sure to register your team before April 24th! This is one you won’t want to miss! To register email: [email protected]

Recapping a powerful conversation on how B Corps are reshaping the design industry. The ideas shared at the IIDA NY panel continue to resonate. Hosted at the Humanscale showroom, “Shifting Design Toward Impact” brought together leaders who offered grounded insight into how purpose‑driven design can strengthen both impact and business performance. The discussion explored the realities of integrating equity and sustainability into the business side of design, and how organizations can move from intention to measurable action. Speakers: • Natalie Hartkopf — CEO, Hightower • Marissa Davis — Founder & Principal, Tallawah Consulting • Tara Mrowka — Architect & Director of Marketing and Sales, Alloy Moderator: • Christine Vandover — Interior Design Principal, HOK NY Thank you to Maxime De Scheemaeker of JUUNOO for helping open the evening, and to Mandy Miller for her support in organizing. Appreciation as well to Humanscale for hosting the event. A meaningful dialogue with plenty of momentum to build on. #IIDA #Bcorp #BLocalNYC #Sustainability #InteriorDesign #HOK