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Bite Size Design Insights w/ Judy Neil
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Masterclass: Strategic Budgeting & Estimating for Designers
New year, new financial focus! This Masterclass helps design professionals gain clarity, control, and confidence in their finances through practical insights and strategies for a strong start to 2026.
Film Screening: Women of Carbon
HKS | Architects & Designers has teamed up with AIA Utah to do a screening of the documentary, Women of Carbon. They would like to extend the invitation to IIDA members & followers to come explore the innovative women redefining the relationship with carbon in the built environment
ZERO LANDFILL EVENT - DONATE & SORT
ZLF is a community upcycling initiative designed to divert interior design samples and swatches from the landfill and into the hands of students, educators, and crafters to be ulilized for educational and/or artisit purposes. IIDA members are being asked to donate their discontinued samples and to volunteer to help host the "garage sale" style event open to the general public on 04/24/26 & 04/25/26.
BEST AWARDS
The B.E.S.T. acronym stands for Brilliantly Executed Spaces & Thinking. These awards celebrate those interior design projects that go beyond the pretty picture and truly encompass great design.
SaltCity Con
Vendor setup times: September 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm & September 17, 8:00am - 10:00am
Student Design Competition - SUBMISSIONS DUE
The IIDA Intermountain Student Design Competition is your chance to submit a school project for the grand prize of an all-expense paid trip to Chicago to participate in the IIDA National Student Design Charette and attend NeoCon! The Grand Prize and Merit winners will be featured on the IIDA Intermountain social media pages and website.
(Please only enter if you are available to travel June 7-10, 2026)
Due March 14, 2026 by 5:00pm MST
Entry Fee: $25
THIS COMPETITION IS ONLY OPEN TO IIDA INTERMOUNTAIN STUDENT MEMBERS
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Madeleine Helgren
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Lauren Fessler
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Masterclass : Designing Your Financial Future
New year, new financial focus! This Masterclass helps design professionals gain clarity, control, and confidence in their finances through practical insights and strategies for a strong start to 2026.
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Sydnie Young
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Masterclass : Design Your Calm
As the year winds down, take a moment to pause, breathe, and re-center. Join IIDA Intermountain for a recalibration through sound bath, a mindfulness experience designed to help you release stress, refocus your energy, and prepare for the season ahead.
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Eden Stringham
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Melinda Vaughn
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
SaltCity Con
Vendor setup times: September 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm & September 24, 8:00am - 10:00am
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Robyn Davis
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Professional Development Master Class
Join IIDA at SLC Kiln with Matt Rich to discover practical tools, exercises, and confidence-building strategies for overcoming public speaking hurdles—whether presenting to two people or two hundred.
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Marbe Agee
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
ASID Intermountain - Pickleball Tournament
IIDA would love to support the ASID Intermountain Chapter with their inaugural PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT which is MORE than a tournament – it’s a rally for the future of design!
Additional information and Sponsorship Opportunities here: Pickleball Tournament
Designing for the Human Experience
For this year's inclusive design lecture series, IIDA Intermountain is focusing on Neurodiversity. Join us for a tour of the Adult Abilities Center of Lifetime Learning in Murray and a Q&A panel discussion focusing on the implications and benefits of designing for a neurodiverse community. Ticket availability is limited, so get yours today!
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Coreen Crouch
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Masterclass w/ Cameron Stewart
This will be a follow-up session with Kate North on navigating change in our own workplace, and general client change management trips that you can use. Discover how integrating it into your design practice enhances project value and client success.
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Kari Bennet
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Melanie Charlton
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
Master Class w/ Kate North
This will be a follow-up session with Kate North on navigating change in our own workplace, and general client change management trips that you can use. Discover how integrating it into your design practice enhances project value and client success.
Best Awards
Event Schedule:
6:30 – 7:30pm cocktail & social hour
7:30 – 8:30 awards ceremony
8:30 – 9:30 networking
The B.E.S.T. acronym stands for Brilliantly Executed Spaces & Thinking.
These awards celebrate those interior design projects that go beyond the pretty picture and truly encompass great design.
We also recognize that successful interior design requires a collaboration of many disciplines such as, consultant teams, project managers, vendors, contractors, etc.
This awards show is a celebration of that collaboration, and of great design in the Intermountain region.
Bite Size Design Insights w/ Karen Cottle
Short on time? Join “Bite Size Design Insights” — 15-30 min virtual talks packed with expert insights & career wisdom!
ASID Intermountain Student Spectacular
Get ready for a full-day creative experience designed to help you level up your design game, connect with industry pros, and gain real-world skills. Whether you're looking for portfolio feedback, interview practice, or just a chance to network (and eat good food), we've got you covered!
Virtual Design Insights
Short on time but eager to grow? Join us for Bite Size Design Insights, a quick and impactful 15–30 min virtual session where senior design pros share expert insights and career wisdom
This March, we’re thrilled to welcome Whitney Reynolds, Senior Interior Design Manager at Ezra Lee Design + Build. With 17+ years of experience, Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective on the industry. She’ll be sharing her passion for storytelling in the design process—how it shapes compelling spaces, enhances client experiences, and brings depth to every project. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned pro, gain fresh insights, and get inspired—all in a bite-sized format that fits into your day!
Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $5
Non-Member Student: $3