Emerging Designer
Here is the new launch of a regular feature geared toward students and designers launching or advancing their career. The content aims to inform, inspire and advise on industry and career related topics.
You can expect relevant articles, videos, local design industry information, Q&As, learning options, updates on volunteer opportunities and networking events, member stories, and more. Each feature will include a diverse range of information for you to choose from based on your own interests and needs.
Article
Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring article for creatives:
The Power of Constraints by James Clear
“Here’s what we can learn from Dr. Seuss…”
Read here
Quote
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn”
- John Maxwell
Outline of Interior Design Trade Shows
A summary of many trade shows Alberta’s Interior Designers attend, depending on their design focus.
IDA Urban Encounters
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Table- top trade show with vendors showing new products
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: October 5, 2023
IDA Urban Encounters
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Description: Table- top trade show with vendors showing new products
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: October 3, 2023
Edmonton Home + Garden Show
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Focus on home renovations and products
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Public
Dates: March 23-26, 2023
Calgary Home + Garden Show
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Focus on home renovations and products
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Public
Dates: February 23-26, 2023
IDS Toronto* - Interior Design Show
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: New international and Canadian design products
Industry Focus: Residential/Commercial
Attendees: Separate days for public & trade
Dates: January 19-22, 2023
Neocon
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Large showrooms with furniture, finishes and new products unveiled
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: June 12-14, 2023
High Point Furniture Market
Location: High Point, North Carolina
Description: Styles and trends from furniture manufacturers all over the world
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: April 22-26, 2023
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Table- top trade show with vendors showing new products
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: October 5, 2023
IDA Urban Encounters
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Description: Table- top trade show with vendors showing new products
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: October 3, 2023
Edmonton Home + Garden Show
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Focus on home renovations and products
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Public
Dates: March 23-26, 2023
Calgary Home + Garden Show
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Focus on home renovations and products
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Public
Dates: February 23-26, 2023
IDS Toronto* - Interior Design Show
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: New international and Canadian design products
Industry Focus: Residential/Commercial
Attendees: Separate days for public & trade
Dates: January 19-22, 2023
Neocon
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Description: Large showrooms with furniture, finishes and new products unveiled
Industry Focus: Commercial
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: June 12-14, 2023
High Point Furniture Market
Location: High Point, North Carolina
Description: Styles and trends from furniture manufacturers all over the world
Industry Focus: Residential
Attendees: Trade only
Dates: April 22-26, 2023
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Please engage with us and share your feedback. If you have a question you would like answered in a Q & A, or content suggestions you would like covered please email info@idalberta.ca
Please engage with us and share your feedback. If you have a question you would like answered in a Q & A, or content suggestions you would like covered please email info@idalberta.ca