Photo: MASI 2018 Bronze Award Recipient - Office over 80 per sq. ft. - B and H Architects UPCOMING EVENTS :to set off in a burst of activity Q: What can I expect from a SPARK event?
Q: What makes a SPARK event different from the typical IDA event?
Q: Why attend a SPARK event?
Have you ever spoken to another designer and be absolutely inspired by what they’re saying? We can learn a lot from our peers, no matter what their educational background is, or what stage of their career they are in. Great conversations often spark inspiration. YEG Ambassadors Stay tuned, Alberta! With the launching of SPARK, we are currently looking for SPARK Ambassadors to help lead this initiative in Calgary. If you are interested in being a champion in your community, please reach out to Darren Gee ( dgee@dialogdesign.ca). SPARK Launch Mixer MEMBER MATTERS IDA Member Portal The IDA is pleased to announce our new Member Portal, a major enhancement to our members’ online experience. This is a Member’s Only Section of the website, where you will have secure access to update your personal information, renew your membership, register for events, and much more!
2019 IDA Membership Renewals
Note: Renewals will not be mailed physically this year.
2018 BUILDEX Calgary Recap IDA was a proud participant in the Interior Design keynote at Buildex Calgary on November 8. Our members Jerilyn Wright, Dedre Toker and Kerri Peyton (as well as colleague Jacqui McFarland) sat on a panel moderated by IDC CEO Tony Brenders. Thanks also to our many IDA members who attended! The discussion focused around emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in the interior design industry in Alberta.
Among the topics of discussion - and one which prompted many follow-up questions from the audience - was about how to work together to build a stronger interior design community in Alberta. Part of the answer to this question lies in continuing discussions between the IDA and AAA, and our two organizations look forward to providing a joint update to members in the coming months. In addition, we are planning some roundtable discussions in 2019 to engage members on where they feel IDA can provide the best value. Watch for more information.
Also discussed at Buildex was IDA's new mentorship program which was launched in October. We have had quite a bit of interest shown by junior professionals ("mentees"), but are still looking for more senior professionals ("mentors") to participate. The details of this program will be rolled out in the new year, so please reach out to our office if you would still like to sign up. The New Face of BUILDEX in Alberta BUILDEX combines its two annual shows, BUILDEX Calgary and BUILDEX Edmonton, as it aims to bring together a larger representation of the Alberta building industry. The merger will combine the strengths and successes of the two entities, creating the province’s largest business to business platform for the holistic building community. NCIDQ UPDATE How NCIDQ Exam Scores Are Calculated
Through a facilitated process, a panel of subject matter experts (SMEs), all NCIDQ-Certified volunteers, determines what a 'Minimally Competent Candidate' will be expected to know and not know, in accordance with the exam blueprint.
Step 2 - Rate Questions
Individual panel members take the exam and rate how many 'Minimally Competent Candidates' out of 100 would answer each question correctly.
Step 3 - Analyze Scores & Ratings
Panel members' exam results and ratings are statistically correlated, and an average pass score is derived for discussion. The panel then focuses on questions where the ratings deviate and adjustments are made to individual ratings.
Step 4 - Final Recommendation
Final ratings are calculated and analyzed, resulting in a recommendation for a ?nal passing score. The CIDQ Board of Directors reviews the work of the panel and decides whether to accept the panel recommendation or modify within JOB BOARD Current Openings Junior Interior Designer - Lindsay O. Creative Design - Calgary, AB
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