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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.

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SIGNATURE EVENTS

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.

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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.

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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.

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Connect4 Humanity

Connect4 Humanity unites our four City Centers around 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

Soft Serve & Soft Skills

PHOENIX

Date: Thursday, June 04, 2026

Time: 4:30PM - 6:00PM

Location: Forward Tilt (map)

Address: 6340 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Join us for the IIDA Southwest Chapter’s first ever Soft Serve & Soft Skills — an evening where meaningful conversation meets something sweet. Enjoy light bites and ice cream while gathering insights on leadership, personal style, and emotional intelligence from an inspiring lineup of speakers shaping the creative industry in thoughtful ways.

Featuring:
• Michelle Heeb, CEO of Forward Tilt, sharing her perspective on leadership, entrepreneurship, and navigating the industry as a female business owner
• JoJo Graziosi of Method Style, exploring the art of building a capsule wardrobe as an interior designer in Arizona
• Karen Mozes of Gensler, speaking on emotional intelligence and cultivating stronger workplace connections

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2026 Annual Patron Social Mixer

PHOENIX

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Location: Atmosphere Commercial Interiors (map)

Address: 815 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004

Experience High-Value Networking at the IIDA Southwest 2026 Annual Patron Social Mixer - Nothing can replace in-person interactions of sincere gratitude. That is why we are excited to invite you to our upcoming 2026 Annual Patron Social Mixer on June 25, 2026 at the Atmosphere Commercial Interiors showroom in Phoenix, AZ.

We are carefully cultivating an event where our gratitude for your support is palpable. You will mingle and engage with others who share your passion for the IIDA Southwest Chapter, and open up new relationships with like-minded industry professionals.

During this exclusive two hour event, you will have exciting opportunities to interact with fellow members of the Interior Design space. Community building is most effective when attendees have opportunities to make connections that last after everyone exchanges business cards and goes home. Our event will help you make those valuable first impressions, or rekindle existing connections. This event is open to all 2026 Annual Patrons, plus our Chapter's current and incoming Board of Director volunteers.

Since this is an invitation-only event, you can be confident that our attendees are industry professionals just like you. This exclusive evening of gratitude is the perfect way to refresh existing friendships and open up new ones with key decision makers in our Industry.

SAVE YOUR SPOT at this event designed exclusively to celebrate our 2026 Annual Patrons right now. All persons attending our event will be treated to a convivial, relaxed atmosphere featuring an assortment of light delectable foods, refreshing beverages, and curated music mixed onsite by a local DJ to enliven the gathering. We hope to see you there!

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