At this year’s Design Excellence Awards, we proudly honored Representative Rob Nosse as IIDA Oregon’s inaugural Legislator of the Year - a recognition marking a powerful step forward for our advocacy efforts in the state.
Rep. Nosse has built his career championing workers’ rights and professional equity. His leadership in sponsoring House Bill 2141 in 2025 reflects his commitment to helping small businesses, women professionals, and creative practitioners fully thrive in Oregon.
As we look ahead, IIDA Oregon is equally proud to announce the hiring of Louis DeSitter of DeSitter Public Affairs as our lobbyist for interior design legislation. With nearly 16 years at the heart of Oregon politics, Louis brings deep expertise in both legislative strategy and grassroots organizing. His partnership will be pivotal as we continue advancing legal recognition for the interior design profession.
Together - with legislative champions like Rep. Nosse and strategic partners like Louis - we’re shaping a more equitable, recognized, and empowered future for Oregon’s design community.
Advocacy remains a cornerstone of our mission - 2026 and beyond.
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A huge THANK YOU to all of the incredible sponsors who helped make this year’s IIDA Oregon Design Crawl such a success!
Your support, partnership, and commitment to the design community made an unforgettable evening possible. We’re so grateful for each and every company that contributed to bringing our industry together to celebrate great design.
Thank you for investing in our community, we couldn’t have done it without you!
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The vibe: connection, creativity, and a little friendly competition 🎉💙
The Advocacy Drag Bingo Night hosted at BORA Architecture & Interiors was so fun.
The people. The conversations. The energy that happens when design, community, and purpose all come together in one room.
Thank you to the team and sponsors who helped make this happen.
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Join us May 7, 5–8 PM at Bora Architecture & Interiors for IIDA Oregon Advocacy Drag Bingo Night, hosted by the fabulous @lylacdoesdrag 💃🏼
Bring your colleagues, bring your competitive spirit, and bring your loudest “BINGO!” Let’s play, connect, and fund the future of commercial interior design advocacy in Oregon.
Link In Bio for tickets 🎟️
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The 2026 Design Crawl is on Thursday! This fun, lively evening will celebrate interior design, foster connection, and feature delicious food and drink. Come see what makes our vibrant community so special and snag a ticket before we sell out.
Head to the link in bio to get your ticket now!
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We’re looking for our next IIDA Oregon Board!
If you’re passionate about design, community, and making an impact—this is your moment to get involved.
Each year we welcome both returning leaders + new voices to the table. Diverse perspectives = stronger community.
This is a working board—so come ready to engage, contribute, and help shape what’s next.
📅 Nominations open through May 12
🔗 Apply via link in bio!
CALLING ALL STUDENTS!
IIDA Oregon Student Symposium tickets are still available! Experience a day of connection, collaboration, and professional insight designed to elevate your growth with Portland’s design community. Happening this weekend! @iida_uo@georgefox.id@iida.at.oregonstate
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This week @multnomahcountylibrary Albina, where our community came together for a social that was equal parts inspiring and fun.
From crafting bookmarks to sharing conversations with new and familiar faces, the evening was a reminder of how powerful it is to gather, create, and connect.
Great food, meaningful conversations, and a space that brought it all together this is what community looks like.
We’re so grateful for everyone who showed up and made it such a special night. 💚
Thank you to our sponsors who made this possible and the team who put it together!
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We’re super excited for the IIDA Oregon Chapter 2026 Design Crawl!
Join us for a fun evening of togetherness, community, learning, and connection. The festivities kick off at Scott Edwards Architecture for registration and happy hour, followed by exciting tours at Swinerton’s Portland office, All Classical radio, and Meyer Memorial Trust. We can’t wait to explore these Design Excellence Award-Winning spaces with you in April. Tickets sell out fast so snag yours via Eventbrite today. Link in bio to register!
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Tickets now on sale! 🎟️ Come sip and snack with us while we learn about the community-driven design process behind the new Albina Library, and assemble hygiene kits for Blanchet House. We’ll have guided project tours, fun activities, and even some raffle prizes! 🎁
Register at the link in bio!
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The IIDA Oregon Chapter is gathering member input as we explore the future of commercial interior design legislation in our state, and we want to hear from you.
As we prepare for the next legislative cycle, your perspective is critical in helping us understand what our community values most. This short survey outlines two potential paths: a Practice Act and a Title Act, and invites your feedback on priorities, opportunities, and concerns.
👉 Take the survey and share your perspective at the link in our bio!
