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
Arizona Lighting Sales Grand Opening
PHOENIX
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 3:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Arizona Lighting Sales (map)
Address: 1830 W. University Dr, Suite 109, Tempe, AZ 85281
Come raise a glass and explore Arizona Lighting Sales' new space! Join Arizona Lighting Sales for heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks as you wander through our brand-new creative hub. Connect with our team, soak in the atmosphere, and experience everything the space has to offer.
Don't forget your business cards-drop one in our business card raffle for a chance to win something special!
We can't wait to welcome you! Click here to RSVP
IIDA SW Couture 2026 Signature Event
PHX | TUC | LAS | ABQ
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Location: Warehouse 215 (map)
Address: 215 E Grant St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Join us on February 19, 2026, for IIDA SW Couture 2026, proudly sponsored by Sherwin-Williams! This year’s theme, “Portals: Threads Through Time,” invites you to journey through the rich tapestries of design history—from the elegance of the Medieval era to the grit of the Industrial Age, the innovation of the Digital Age, and into the limitless realms of the Multiverse.
Design teams will be challenged to bring their visions to life, each assigned a unique Sherwin-Williams color and portal, resulting in breathtaking creations that fuse artistry with narrative. Prepare to be captivated as the runway transforms into an interactive experience, showcasing the finest design talent from the Southwest.
Every other year, the IIDA Southwest Chapter curates this extraordinary fashion show, where creativity and design intertwine for an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss your chance to witness a spectacular display of innovation and artistry—mark your calendars for a night where fashion and imagination collide.
IIDA SW Couture 2026: Early Bird Tickets!
Mark your calendars: January 12, 2026. Couture returns—and so do early bird tickets at a special rate. Limited supply, unlimited style.
2026 Student Design Charette
PHOENIX
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 8:00AM - 4:15PM
Location: Sherwin Williams Showroom (map)
Address: 15125 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The 2026 IIDA Southwest Student Design Charette challenges student teams to rethink how people gather, rest, and experience place. You’ll receive most of the prompt 24 hours before the event—but team assignments and floor plans won’t be revealed until you arrive. From there, it’s all fast thinking, sharp collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Bring your creativity, your favorite tools and software, and whatever helps you work quickly—all platforms are welcome, including AI.
You’ll compete with students from across the region for a chance to advance to the Follow-On Challenge, an individual competition where two winners earn an all-expenses-paid trip to NeoCon.
👀 Your only hint: Arizona has no shortage of spectacular destinations… and you get to choose the one that inspires your design.
🎟️ Registration
$0 for IIDA Student Members
$11.20 for Non-Members
Limited to the first 25 students
🕘 Schedule Highlights
• 9:00 AM – Arrival & Breakfast
• 9:30 AM – Welcome + Challenge Overview
• 10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Charette
• 2:15–3:15 PM – Team Presentations
• 3:45 PM – Winners Announced
• 5:00–7:00 PM – Winners & Sponsors Happy Hour (Location TBD)
We can’t wait to see what you create!
IIDA SW Design Awards 2026 Signature Event
PHX | TUC | LAS | ABQ
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: The Scott Resort & Spa (map)
Address: 4925 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
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Kimberly Valentino, Industry IIDA
VP of Signature Events