IDA Winter Educational Series | Design Your Business - A Roadmap to Strong Practice

Design professionals often struggle when it comes to running their business. We tend to focus heavily on the practice of design vs. the design of practice. It may seem counterintuitive, but if we want to increase our effectiveness, we must shift our focus to the business aspects of practice. These three sessions will outline the key elements of positioning, measuring, aligning and pricing that are fundamental to sustaining a strong business, and ultimately a strong practice. Read More...

Session Two Has Been Rescheduled Due to Facilitator Illness

Unfortunately, Rick Linley has fallen ill, and we are rescheduling Wednesday’s session to February 16, 2022

12:00 – 14:00

Session II – Keep Score and Align

Mar 9, 2022

12:00 – 14:00

Session III – Value-Based Pricing

URBAN encounters

Alberta’s top interior design trade show.

Building Connections Between Designers and Industry Partners.

Stay tuned for registration openings. Read More...

Banff Session Update

The AAA is excited to announce details regarding Banff Session 2022! The event will take place in-person at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel on May 6 and 7, with real-time virtual attendance available on Saturday, May 7.

View the full agenda here.

Member Matters

Welcome New Members

Katelyn Clements | Student

Emma Marples | Intern

Inspiring Magazines for Designers

A wide range of publications packed with insight and innovative ideas, trends and projects.

Available online, at retailers or by subscription. Read More...

IDA Member Project Feature Project

Category: Single Dwelling Renovation | Under $300 Per Square Foot

Amanda Hamilton of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design for Eagle Point Residence project, IDA