President's Message

A call to action!

 

As we approach IDA's upcoming Annual General Meeting, I would like to welcome Louise Aroche, the incoming IDA President, and send my heartfelt thanks to all the members who will be retiring from Council: Cory Riley (past president), Mei Wu (secretary/treasurer), Umid Abdullaev (intern representative), Dee Leibel (public member) and Carly Dick (student representative). It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you all, and I am so grateful for your contributions.

 

An ongoing flow of new volunteers is critical for the health of any organization; I hope you will see the ways you can play a pivotal part in the current and future success of the IDA. We are actively looking for new members to join us at the Council table and on specific committees targeting new initiatives. Maybe you've always thought about getting involved but weren't sure what the time commitment would be like?

 

Council meetings take place about every 6 weeks, or 9 times per year. In addition, we hold a half-day strategic planning session in the fall, and an AGM in the spring. That means a commitment of around 25-30 hours over the course of 12 months. That seems manageable, doesn't it? Of course, there are always opportunities to get involved on other committees or with special events - but this isn't required. Please don't let a fear of the time commitment get in the way of you getting involved.

 

Plus - did you know that you can use participation on council or committees towards your continuing education requirements for both IDA (up to three hours per two-year cycle) and AAA (up to 25 hours per cycle)?

 

Still need more convincing? If you have ever thought the following, you should really consider getting involved:

 

1. If you appreciate the opportunity to be a part of a team with like-minded professionals, in a non-competitive setting
2. If you have ideas about how IDA could be doing things better
3. If you would like to build out your skill set and learn something new
4. If you want to enlarge your network overall
5. If you want your industry to be strong, and for Interior Designers to be well-regarded by clients, leasing agents, contractors and the public in general

Member Matters

WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

Lindsay Douma  | Student
Angela Asp  | Student
Georgia Boucher  | Student
Therese Capili  | Student

2020 recipient of the Interior Designers of Alberta Scholarship is Madelaine Podborski. 

Q&A with Madelaine

I chose to become a student member of the IDA as I think it is important to become part of the design community early on, as the community in Calgary is small and making connections with other designers and people in the industry is very valuable. I also want to be a part of the association that is helping shape the future of design in Alberta, and be a part of the conversation that is happening around it.  

 

The most valuable element so far of being a student member of the IDA is staying up to date with all the virtual events that are happening throughout the year. It affords the opportunity to attend seminars and virtual events to expand my knowledge base and to stay up to date with the discussions happening within the design community. 

Continuing education strengthens the interior design profession by improving individual attitudes, competencies, knowledge and skills in specific subject areas essential to interior design. Learning experiences focus on the individual and involve activities that encompass thinking, doing and reflection. 

 

CEUs can be tracked and reported on-line via the IDCEC (Interior Design Continuing Education Council) website or the new IDCEC mobile app.

 

The current reporting cycle is January 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2021.

For assistance on how to report CEU credits via the IDCEC system:

• visit the IDCEC website, click here
• if you are new to the IDCEC registry, the site includes an instruction manual under "Register Your CEUs" tab
• to contact the IDA office, click here 

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR:

 

Celeste Thiesen, James Renouf and Jenny Appleby of

AGM attendees will be entered to win two gift basket prizes donated by Shaw Contract Alberta.

IDA SPRING EDUCATIONAL SERIES

| Professional Practice

 

Members | $60.00 per session 

Non-Member | $85.00 per session

National Volunteer Appreciation Week

April 18-24, 2021

Thank you to the following IDA volunteers whose efforts help to bring many benefits to our members, improve our association and advance our profession.

 

Volunteers Needed on Various Committees as well as Mentors to Intern Members

“I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.  You need to be able to throw something back.” - Maya Angelou 

Consider sharing your time and talents while connecting with others

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN IDA MENTOR?

REACH OUT TO US AT 

INFO@IDALBERTA.CA

Member FYIs

INACTIVE MEMBERS AND INSURANCE

 

If you are considering leaving the workforce for a period of time, the IDA is able to offer you an Inactive membership. Inactive Members are able to seamless return to their previous membership status without having to re-apply and without having to meet any new standards for membership that have come in to force since you became a Member. Membership fees are reduced allow you are able to keep in touch with the profession until your return to work.

 

Inactive Members are required to carry professional liability insurance as a condition of membership because they still bear responsibility towards the projects that they have completed prior to their transfer to Inactive membership.

 

Current insurance policies can be amended to an Extended Reporting Policy by notification to your insurance carrier. ERPs are renewed annually; the cost and time limits may vary from carrier to carrier. Prolink Insurance, the IDA policy carrier, offers Extended Reporting Policies to their existing customers at no cost but other carriers may have different conditions.

 

When an Inactive Member returns to interior design work, the carrier will require notice so that insurance can be reactivated for future projects.

IDA Member Project Feature

Gold masi Award recipient | Retail Design

Clare Mackey of Mackey Design Group

Pharm Drugstore

 

Area: 174 SQ. M. / 1872 SQ. FT.

This retail interior began out of a desire for diversification, with a look to create and cater to a niche market for consumers seeking the benefits of preventative health. This notion was driven by the merging of two distinct uses - an elixir bar and pharmacy. Not typically paired, we were challenged at the onset with designing an interior space that seamlessly combined two specialized and unique typologies and ideas.
We produced a vision centered around the idea of the nostalgic general store. A gathering place, a warm and welcoming fixture in communities both past and present with the simple function of catering to the immediate neighborhood. Calling for a gesture to tradition, we craved a return to a more simplistic period in terms of aesthetics. This space was meant to encompass the emotion we possess towards nostalgic memories within a neighbourhood hub - we as people tend to gravitate towards positivity. Plain and simple.

Would you like to see your project here? We would love to showcase the work of our members on our social media platforms. Simply email us at info@idalberta.ca. 

Technical Course Registration
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