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Design Chicago
Join Us on Wednesday and Thursday, October 3rd and 4th 2018 at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago for Design Chicago, the Midwest’s Largest Residential Design Conference featuring two days of events for kitchen, bath and home furnishings.
Find out more »Kravet ASID IL Design Charrette
On-site at the Merchandise Mart, this daylong group competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a design degree program. The final design projects will be judged by a panel of interior designers and a winner will be announced.
Find out more »DFA Chicago Task-Force Meeting
Chicago is our last stop for the follow-up to our E-Commerce Summit in May. We are hosting a members-only task-force meeting for our industry leaders to help determine the future of the Interior Design trade.
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Leveraging the New Lien Rights as an Interior Designer
The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act was amended to allow interior designers to assert mechanics lien rights against projects to collect unpaid fees. Do you know what that means, and how this law can benefit your business? Construction lawyer Ryan Hiss will give us a primer on mechanics lien.
Find out more »Designing the Future: An Advocacy Forum
Join IIDA and ASID Illinois Chapters for an informative discussion on current legislation and future legislative goals for all Illinois Interior Designers. Engage with panelists for an informal conversation on elevating the Interior Design profession.
Find out more »Imprint: ASID Illinois Student and Emerging Professionals Event
Imprint is an event focusing on the impact of design as it relates to resiliency, health and wellness, and sustainability. The day will include a speakers panel focusing on hiring & impact of design, portfolio & resume review, and more.
Find out more »Best Practices for Brand Building with Corey Damen Jenkins
Licensing your designs opens doors to new customers that you wouldn't have found before. Join interior and product designer Corey Damen Jenkins for a behind-the-scenes perspective on brand development and expansion through licensing.
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Find out more »Outdoor Design Conference
Discover products and techniques for designing distinguished outdoor spaces at the sixth annual Outdoor Design Conference!
Find out more »ASID Outcome of Design Conference
The inaugural Outcome of Design Conference (OODC), March 21 - 22 at theMART in Chicago, will provide an in-depth focus on the impact of design on the human experience.
Find out more »Turn Client Challenges Into Triumphs
Whether it’s a full remodel or a single room design, working in someone’s home for months at a time can be demanding. Join us for what’s sure to be a lively panel discussion talking about how to tackle difficult client interactions and how to change a challenge into a triumph.
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Find out more »Outdoor Furniture Sample Sale
Outdoor dining sets • Outdoor seating • Outdoor accessories • and more
Find out more »Digital by Design
The Design Center welcomes you to join us for a day filled with the latest trends and best practices in digital, web and social. Learn the latest trends and network with design industry professionals as we share ideas on how technology can inspire design.
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Design Center @ NeoCon
Come see all the Design Center has to offer for the contract market during NeoCon, including luxury fabrics, wall coverings, floor coverings, furniture, outdoor furnishings, accessories art and much more. Many products on display are fully customizable.
Find out more »Design Center @ NeoCon: Toast to Fine Design
Be inspired as you step off the elevators on 6, 14 and 15 to an oasis of fine design. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and live music throughout the hallways then relax with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in showrooms.
Find out more »Designing the Future: Who is the New Design Client & Where are They Hiding?
The new interior design client is re-framing the design conversation with their changing views on the environment, status, money, ownership and more. Learn specific ideas and action steps to adapt your business model for the new consumer.
Find out more »Which came first: the RFP, the DSP or the Agreement?
Learn how to organize your documents from a legal standpoint when engaging new clients so you can protect your time and maximize fees.
Find out more »Social Media – Start Doing it Right
You're calling it Social Media? The power of Social Media isn't about quantity it's about authenticity. We are constantly sharing but let's learn how to be intentional with our sharing to make tangible connections and grow your business.
Find out more »Designer Day at Casual Market
Join us for Designer Day at Casual Market Chicago to see the latest trends and introductions in outdoor furniture and accessories, and participate in programming created especially for the residential designer.
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