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Empowering Tomorrow’s Interior Designers: IIDA NY Celebrates 2nd Annual Student Uplift Program
November 1, 2024 @ 11:30 am
Chapter’s Student Development Committee Continues to Unite Students & Design Professionals
The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY) announces the return of its Student Upliftment Program (SUP) for the second consecutive year. This initiative, launched to support student development, brings together students, sponsors, and design professionals through membership, mentorship, and engaging events. The 2nd Annual SUP event, scheduled on Friday, November 1, 2024, continues to align with IIDA NY’s mission to empower the next generation of interior designers by fostering meaningful connections and inspiring professional growth.
Held at the Ted Moudis Associates office (405 Lexington Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10174), the event will run from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, offering participants a collaborative and dynamic experience. With a focus on education, networking, and creativity, SUP allows students to engage with industry leaders, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights in a fun and supportive environment. Admission is free, and the event is designed to accommodate up to 60 attendees.
This year’s event will kick off with an hour of networking, followed by the highly anticipated Matching Ceremony, where select students will receive IIDA memberships, generously sponsored by industry leaders. The program will also feature an engaging discussion group on the topic, “Understanding Industry Relationships: From Manufacturers to Dealers, Reps, and Beyond,” offering valuable insights into the diverse connections that shape the design industry.
“The energy and enthusiasm we experienced last year were palpable, and we’re thrilled to build on that momentum,” said IIDA NY Student Development Co-Vice Presidents Robin Reigi & Elisabeth Mejia. “The 2nd Annual SUP event is all about creating equitable opportunities for students to connect with professionals in an inclusive and engaging atmosphere. We look forward to seeing SUP continue to grow as a valuable platform for the design community.”
The Student Development Committee, in collaboration with the IIDA NY College Ambassadors, will continue their support of emerging designers by presenting the annual Catalyst Laptop Award, providing laptops to promising future design professionals. The Student Development Committee aims to build on these relationships while expanding opportunities for diverse members ranging from designers and educators to students and marketers.
About IIDA NY
The IIDA New York Chapter (IIDA NY)—an inclusive community of creative and diverse professionals, industry partners and students—celebrates design, encourages collaboration, shares knowledge and advocates for the interior design community. This professional networking and educational association provides invaluable resources to over 800 members in 10 specialty forums with the goal of enhancing their expertise, knowledge and contacts. IIDA NY is proudly committed to design advocacy, sustainability, civic engagement, student mentorship and development, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. For more information, visit: http://www.iidany.org/.