Dear IIDA Community,

The weather is getting (slightly) warmer and the long stretch of holidays has finally come to an end. No more excuses for why we aren't fulfilling our New Year's Resolutions...

If any of your resolutions were professionally-oriented, DesignMatters is here to help. Read the latest IIDA Professional blog for a discussion on the merits and pitfalls of creating a mobile portfolio; learn about the newest trade show in Las Vegas, INSPIREDESIGN, for which IIDA is serving as the Education Partner; and stay updated on your Chapter's events and CEU opportunities through the Chapter Events section.

And keep on the lookout for a new and improved DesignMatters coming your way soon!

Perspective Reader Survey Results and Contest Winner

Thanks to everyone who took the time to help us make Perspective a better tool for your daily use.  We learned some important information from the survey results:

• You really like the CEUs in the quarterly journal and want to see more of them. (Did you know we highlight 3 – 7 different CEUs each day on iida.org, and that we offer hundreds of CEUs online?)
• Typically, ½ of all respondents read “all” or “most” of Perspective each issue.
• 1/3 of respondents keep each issue (and we’ll make it more fun for you to collect every issue in the coming year, but don’t let that keep you from sharing your issue with a colleague).
• You’d like to see us cover a variety of topics in the future, including workplace trends, healthcare related design, business development tips, and industry leaders.

With your feedback, we’ll start reworking the design of Perspective starting with the Spring issue. Until then, watch your mail next week for the Winter issue. And keep the conversation going at www.iida.org or directly at jfisher@iida.org.

Congratulations to Matthew Schenk, IIDA, who was randomly chosen out of over 500 respondents to receive an iPod Touch for completing the survey.

New on the

Mobile takeover: Mobilfolios

Every so often I peruse the discussions that are taking place on the IIDA LinkedIn page. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, I recommend taking a look.

If you’re not a follower and don’t have any interest in setting up an account, today’s your lucky day because I’m bringing the most-followed conversation to you. The discussion in question is on mobile portfolios, or mobilfolios. Read more...

IIDA Leaders Breakfast

IIDA is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2010 IIDA Leaders Breakfast series. Seattle kicks off the series this year, followed by returning participants New York, Houston, San Francisco, Chicago and Toronto. Special thanks to returning media sponsor Interior Design magazine and national benefactor Herman Miller. For more information, contact Jeanne Fisher at jfisher@iida.org.  

Membership Renewal

If you haven’t yet paid your dues don’t miss out on exciting new initiatives in 2010!  IIDA announced last Fall that Membership Dues would remain the same for 2010, based on the current economy. This great news came despite the fact that last year, the International Board voted on a three-year incremental increase of Membership dues.

IIDA is committed to cultivating Membership by quickly responding to the needs of individuals, combined with initiatives like Re:Work, Leaders Breakfast and informative Principals Roundtables. Membership benefits, like Perspective, first insights for recent and ongoing industry research, event discounts and an amazing network of colleagues and professionals make Membership more important now than ever.

If you’d like more information on the Member Stimulus Campaign, changing your Membership to inactive status, and more, don’t hesitate to contact us at Membership@iida.org or reference www.iida.org to make a payment.  We appreciate your Membership!

Upcoming Shows

Get ready for IDS 10, which will be located in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 21 - 24, 2010. On January 21, make sure to check out the launch of a new all-day symposium called Conversations in Design. Leading designers from around the globe are invited to imagine “A World Without Oil.” They will share their practical experiences in sustainable design, and dare to dream of a society that is no longer dependent on oil.  Access the registration area by clicking here.

The Maison & Objet Paris 2010 Show announces its lineup of events, speakers and displays to overwhelm the senses and inspire the intellect. Taking place January 22 – 26, this jam-packed week is the European version of the ultimate trade celebration.  This show, part of a larger collection of trade-only feature events, is a magnetic pole for professionals in every area of practice and a true reference in the world of decoration, creation and design. Learn more and plan to attend now! 

IIDA Headquarters invites our Members to Las Vegas this February. World Market Center Las Vegas is presenting a new trade show, INSPIREDESIGN, an exclusive event that will focus on the latest interior and architectural design solutions for the hospitality, senior living and healthcare marketplace. The event will be held on February 1-3, 2010.

IIDA is proud to be the Education Partner at INSPIREDESIGN and we will be providing a number of CEUs, including two keynote panels lead by experts in hospitality and healthcare design.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 9:00 am, Building C, Room C-352
The Convergence of Healthcare and Hospitality Design: moderated by IIDA's CEO Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA and panelists: Amy Lopez, IIDA; Rick Marencic, IIDA; Jane Rohde, FIIDA, ACHA, AIA; and Lauren Rottet, IIDA, FAIA. 

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:00 am, Building C, Room C-344
Design and the Aging Population: moderated by IIDA’s Healthcare Forum Advisor Louise Nicholson Carter, IIDA, AAHID, and panelists: Lea W. von Kaenel, IIDA, ASID; David Banta, AIA; Mark P. Maberry, Executive Vice President Formation Development Group, LLC; and Terri Moore, Corporate Operations Director/Director of HealthyLife Services Life Care Services LLC/Sagewood. 

For show details and registration, please visit

http://www.lasvegasmarket.com/wmc/about_wmc/design_hospitality/index.shtml.

 Member News

Gunlocke, an industry leader in high-end casegoods, conferencing, seating and lounge furniture, will award one commendable non-profit organization with its first "Office Needs for Good Deeds" online office makeover contest. To help improve the style and productivity within its space, the winning organization will receive a makeover up to 1,200-square-feet (estimated at approximately $75,000) for its offices featuring Gunlocke's latest casegood line, Silea. Online entries will be accepted from January 18, 2010 to April 16, 2010 at www.gunlocke.com/gooddeeds.

Echo, a broadloom and modular carpet from Mannington Commercial's Textural Reflections collection, has been named a winner in Ascend’s Ultron 21st Annual Doc Awards competition. The competition honors the best contract interior designs and carpet product designs featuring Ultron fiber.

BIFMA has announced that the USDA Program Threatens Wood Supply: The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently approved $514 million in subsidies under the Department of Agriculture’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).  As now structured, BCAP will divert the U.S. wood fiber supply from its current use in higher value composite wood products such as furniture and cabinets to instead be used as fuel. Read more…
 

Sneak Peak

Sneak Peak is a section of DesignMatters featuring photos from IIDA Chapter events nationwide. If you're interested in having your photo included in the next DesignMatters, please contact Carmen O'Donnell. Enjoy! 

Members and Guests of the Virginia/ West Virginia Chapter toured Ace Waste on November 12, 2009 as an IIDA Forum Event. 

The Alabama Chapter

Please join the Alabama Chapter and USGBC for lunch and a tour of the Balch & Bingham Law Office Renovations at the Alabama Power Company in Birmingham on January 27 from 11:30 am -1 pm. Members: $15, Non-Members: $25. Please RSVP no later than January 25.

The Delta Regional Chapter

Join the Baton Rouge City Center on January 22 for a Social and Lunch Presentation from 11:30-1:00 pm at Business Interiors by Staples. Members: FREE, Non-Members: $15.

The New Orleans City Center asks you to Save the Date of January 27 for an exciting tour of Andrew H Wilson Elementary School (anticipated LEED Gold). Tour from 4:15-7:15pm. Event is free. RSVP by January 22 to Jennifer Mitchell.

The Indiana Chapter

Join the Indiana Chapter on February 16 for a CEU: “Green Textiles.” From 5:00-6:30pm. Members: $10.00, Non-members: $25.00, Students: $5.00, On-site Registration: $30.00. RSVP to Kim Sexton. CEU: 0.1

The Michigan Chapter

The Michigan Chapter invites you to join them for Third Thursday Happy Hours the third Thursday of every month from 5:30pm- 8pm. Locations: Detroit (Ferndale): Rosie O’Grady’s. Grand Rapids: locations vary each month. Please contact Karen Stauffer for more information.

The Michigan Chapter is calling all Student Writers for the student tab of our Connect Newsletter. Students selected will win two tickets to an upcoming event! For more information please email info@michiganiida.org.

The Michigan Chapter is calling for sponsorship for our spring 2010 Canstruction Competition. Please contact Karen Stauffer for more information. 

The Michigan Chapter has recently sent out the 2010 Call for Sponsorship cards. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact us at info@michiganiida.org.
  
The New England Chapter

The New England Chapter will provide a free event to answer your pressing questions about the NCIDQ and the LEED exam.  “LEED & NCIDQ Exams:  Your Questions Answered” will take place on January 28 at the Allsteel Resource Center from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

Join the Stamford City Center for a gathering titled, “For the Heart of Design.” Celebrate your love of interior design from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm on February 4 at Butterfield8, with food and drinks as well as fun raffle prizes. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club. Members: $20.00, Students: $10.00, Non-Members: $35.00, Late Registration Fee: $20.00 after 01/28/10. RSVP to: Cristina Papp.

The New York Chapter

Join the New York Chapter for a CEU lecture on the technical features of panel systems. This course will explain the "How To" of specifying systems furniture. Event to take place at Haworth Showroom on February 4 at 6:00pm. Members: $15, Non-Members: $25, Students and Educators: $10. Register online. 0.1 CEU.

The Northern California Chapter

The Northern California Chapter is sending out a Call for Entries for their 2010 Honor Awards. Entry submissions are due January 22. Additional details at iida-nc.org.

The Fresno City Center invites you to participate in a course on February 17 on the BIFMA e3 Sustainability Standard and the level™ certification program. The course includes an overview of the content, including Scope, Structure, Elements, Prerequisites, etc. as well as information on the third party level™ certification process. The course will take place at Darden Architects from 5:30 – 6:30pm. RSVP to Leslie Arnold, .1 CEU credits.

Save the Date! The Northern California Chapter and USGBC-NCC Diablo East Bay Branch team together to present Corporate Social Responsibility, “The Heart of Safeway” Panel Discussion and Facility Tour on February 25 from 5:30–8:00pm at Safeway Canyon Way Facility in Pleasanton, CA. Members: $10, Non-Members: $20, Students: $5. RSVP to Susie Jue by February 11. Click here to purchase tickets.

The Northern Pacific Chapter

The Seattle City Center is kicking off 2010 with their third Thursday Happy Hour! A New Year...A New Venue! Join them at Copper Cart Café on January 21 from 5:00-8:00 pm.

The Inland Northwest City Center, CSI Spokane, Cascadia, AIA and Associated Builders and Contractors invite you to attend an exclusive Color and Design Forecast Event on February 9 at The Lincoln Center, Spokane, WA. .1 CEU credit. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Presentation begins at 12:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Gloria Saunders by 5:00 p.m., January 29. IIDA Members and Student Members: $10.00, Non-Members: $25.00.

The Northland Chapter

The Northland Chapter will be recognizing excellence in Interior Design at the 6th annual FAB Awards ceremony on April 8, at McNamara Alumni Center, University of Minnesota. Registration and payment are due January 25.  Entries must be received by February 15. CLICK HERE to learn more about the entry process, fees, and qualifications.

Join the Northland Chapter for their Spring 2010 NCIDQ Roundtable on January 25 at i:SPACE Furniture Showroom in Minnetonka, MN. 5:30pm: registration, 6:00pm: program begins. If you are taking the NCIDQ test this spring, this is your chance to have a discussion with designers who recently took and passed the exam. IIDA Members: FREE, Non-Members and Students: $10. CLICK HERE to learn more and register online. Questions: contact Michelle Anderson.

Join the Northland Chapter as First Mondays continue with a tour and program on Maple Grove hospital, designed by BWBR Architects. Event takes place on February 1 from 6:30-8:00 in Maple Grove, MN. Members: FREE, Non-Members and Students: $20. CLICK HERE to learn more and register online.

The Northland Chapter, with sponsorship from Haworth, has created a $3,000 scholarship for IIDA Northland Students. CLICK HERE to learn more about the scholarship. Registration for the Scholarship is open until February 15. Submission deadline: March 8. If you have any questions, please feel free contact Betsy Vohs at 612.215.6175.

The Ohio/Kentucky Chapter

Join the Toledo City Center on February 4 as they tour the new Toledo Public School's Bowsher High School. Learn about the building, the construction and the design firm. Meeting at 5:30 PM; tour begins at 6:00 PM. Location: Bowsher High School, Toledo. Members: Free; Non-Members: $20. RSVP by January 29.