IDC shares a spotlight on recently published articles and events to follow about the celebrations of Pride Month in parts of Canada and internationally. The post IDC Celebrates Pride 2024 appeared first on IDC ..read more

Welcome back to the President’s Message series, featuring IDC’s President, Jennifer Wiwchar-Fast. In this message: Call for Nominations for IDC’s Board of Directors Apply by July 19, 2024 Learn more Nominations for IDC honours Legacy Award, Fellows, and Honorary Membership Regional Impact Award July & August events BIFMA Webinar: Studies in Corporate Workplace – July 25 IDC Webinar: Discovering the possibilities of multi surfaces from Natural Stone to Quartz to Porcelain – Aug. 13 . 2024 IDC Design Symposium November 5 – 7 in Toronto, ON Registration is open Full schedule c ..read more

Submit a nomination for the 2024 IDC Legacy Award, Fellows, or Honorary Members. IDC Legacy Award for Distinguished Service The IDC Legacy Award for Distinguished Service honours outstanding service and dedication to IDC and more broadly to the interior design community in Canada. This award is given to individuals, companies, or institutions that are recognized as being trailblazers to the design community nationally. The recipient is determined by the IDC Nominations Committee and will be honored at IDC’s awards celebration this fall. DOWNLOAD GUIDE | SUBMIT NOMINATION IDC Fellows Becoming ..read more

A spotlight, in honour of National Indigenous History Month, featuring recently published articles about Indigenous-inspired designs, Indigenous designers, and other developments to follow in parts of Canada and internationally. Culture Scheme: Indigenous Design Arterra blog June 2024 Redesign Unveiled for David Crombie Park in Toronto Canadian Architect June 10, 2024 New Indigenous Design Camp for Native youth The Circle June 6, 2024 National Indigenous History Month 2024: Thematic Learning Series Halifax Public Libraries June 3, 2024 Ottawa puts up more money to transform historic Bay build ..read more

Q1: Tell us about your company. Ya Phygital Fabrica stands at the forefront of design innovation, crafting furniture and objects that redefine how we experience our spaces. Established in 2022, Ya Phygital Fabrica is a distinguished design enterprise based in Canada, specializing in high-quality furniture, decor, and home accessories. The company redefines how we experience our spaces, blending the warmth of traditional craftsmanship with the boundless possibilities of digital fabrication. At the helm of this creative force is Yury Goncharov, a visionary designer with a sculptor’s eye and an ..read more

Are you interested in becoming more involved with your national association? This may be your opportunity! IDC is seeking industry leaders who are committed to the association’s mission of advocating for, advancing, supporting, and promoting interior designers and the profession, nationally and internationally. To meet the strategic objectives of the organization, IDC aims is to bring more diversity to its board of directors and the profession. This includes a diversity of backgrounds, sectors, perspectives, and experiences, to create a rich culture of growth and innovation. IDC’s Nominating ..read more

Welcome back to the President’s Message series, featuring IDC’s President, Jennifer Wiwchar-Fast. In this message: IDC launched the 2024 professional development webinar series. Learn more and sign up today! IDC webinars: Hidden Technology in the Modern Home – June 11 Virtual Gets Practical – How Emerging Tech is Impacting Business – June 20 BIFMA webinars: Journey of a Textile with Mayer Fabrics – June 27 Studies in Corporate Workplace – July 25 IDC events: Destination DesignEx 2024 | Willow Springs Winery – June 19 Provincial events: PIDIM & Friends: 1st Annual Golf Tou ..read more

On Friday, May 24, the Jean Augustine Centre (JAC) hosted the grand opening of its new Teen Room where parents and teens were welcomed to a vibrant new hub. The redesigned space offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for young women who benefit from the facility and its programs to connect, grow, and thrive. About the Jean Augustine Centre Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment was opened in June 2014 by the Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine who saw a specific need in the community to create a space where girls and young women could be supported to reach their full potential. Located ..read more

Spotlight on recently published articles about the work, talent, and contributions of Asian interior designers in Canada and the U.S. Asian Heritage Month 2024 Mount Royal University IDS Member Spotlight – Sunita Ritesh Interior Design Society (IDS) May 20, 2024 In Asian American Households, Family Influences Every Design Decision Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest May 17, 2024 Asian Heritage Month With @pbjdesign VITA Magazine April 11, 2024 Smythe Comes to Calgary With an Elegant Minimalist Boutique NUVO Magazine March 12, 2024 Skinny furniture and subtle luxury: 7 top designers on what in ..read more

Introducing this year’s judges for three IDC awards programs. Jump to: Value of Design Awards || Innovation in Design Thinking Student Competition || Innovation Awards Value of Design Awards These awards shine a spotlight on Canadian interior designers by providing a forum to showcase the benefits of design thinking: an empathetic, inventive, and iterative process focused on the human experience within interior spaces. Judy Henderson Principal, Inside Design Studios With over 20 years of design experience, Judy Henderson leads the IDSI team through each project, from s ..read more