EVENTS
COUTURE
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DESIGN AWARDS
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UNVEILED
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CONNECT4 HUMANITY
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COUTURE ✦ DESIGN AWARDS ✦ UNVEILED ✦ CONNECT4 HUMANITY ✦
Explore our upcoming events, from inspiring creative events to dynamic networking opportunities, all dedicated to advancing our vibrant design community.
SIGNATURE EVENTS
Design Awards
The Design Awards signature event honors design excellence within the IIDA Southwest Chapter and promotes innovative solutions for interior spaces. Submitted project entries are judged, and finalists are announced and honored at this prestigious event.
Couture
Every other year, the IIDA Southwest Chapter hosts an extraordinary fashion show where creativity and design intertwine in an unforgettable evening. Immerse yourself in the world of fashion at IIDA SW Couture, where the runway transforms into a vivid canvas for the imagination.
UnVeiled
The IIDA SW UnVeiled trade show, an annual event that brings together professionals and enthusiasts in the commercial interior design field, offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest trends and innovations in products and design.
Connect4 Humanity
Connect4 Humanity unites our four City Centers around community, collaboration, creativity, and compassion. This philanthropic event brings the design community together to support local nonprofit organizations through shared planning and design, creating meaningful impact and positive change within each city.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
NCIDQ Masterclass
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Corgan (map)
Address: 1850 N Central Ave., Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Getting ready for the NCIDQ? Join us for a masterclass where we break down the latest exam updates and swap tips with others on the same journey. Come learn, ask questions, and feel a little more confident in your exams.
#NCIDQ #InteriorDesign #IIDASW #ContinuedEducation #Certification
2026 IIDA SW Design Journey Grant
ABQ | LAS | PHX | TUC
Your next design adventure starts here!
The IIDA Southwest Design Journey Grant awards $1,000 to a chapter member ready to learn, explore, and bring new inspiration home to our community.
Applications are open from February 12 to March 20 - where will your journey take you?
IIDA SW Design Awards 2026 Signature Event
ABQ | LAS | PHX | TUC
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: The Scott Resort & Spa (map)
Address: 4925 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Save the date for Design Awards 2026!
Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation Day
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
It’s time to celebrate our amazing volunteers! Thank you for your time, passion, and dedication — we appreciate you more than words can say.
Join us as we recognize and appreciate the incredible impact you make!
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Kimberly Valentino, Industry IIDA
VP of Signature Events