Spring 2010

President's Message

Deanne Erpelding, IIDA Northland Chapter President
Change isn’t just evident in the advance of seasons, it’s also apparent in the shifting of our economy.  So many of us have lived in recessionary mode recently, there is a growing awareness and sensitivity as to how economics has not just changed how we work or where we work, but also how we think about our work, do our work, collaboration, networking and community.... more

Board Reports

Forums
Michelle Anderson, LEED AP, IIDA, Forums Chair
This issue marks the 2009-2010 Boards last update, as July is when our board transitions to the 2010-2011 members and I will pass the torch to Nora Lewandowski, who will do an amazing job as Forums Chair... more

GRA
Megan Duffy, CID, IIDA, LEED AP, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs
Progression of our Profession
We all know that Interior Design is a relatively new profession and how it has changed... more

Student Affairs
Betsy Vohs, Student Affairs Chair
The IIDA Northland Chapter Student Design Award
Pilot Mentorship program... more

Public Relations
by Lisa Kirkbride, Public Relations Chair
We are excited to announce that IIDA-Northland Chapter will be launching an official Facebook page in the coming months. Our membership surveys have continued to provide us with insight as to what our members find valuable... more

Featured Designer and IIDA Northland Chapter President Elect:

Jodie Leppa, IIDA, LEED AP

Principal Director, Minneapolis Office Smith Group, Inc.

"My initial career choice turned out not to be the right fit. Through a part-time job, I was exposed to residential interior design. As a result of that exposure, I decided to return to school to study construction management and interior design... more

Student Expo

by LuAnne Zilka, IIDA Student Expo Committee
There was an abundance of student energy at International Market Square on February 5, 2010.  Some 400 interior design students from 22 schools in 7 states spent an action packed day listening to speakers, exploring the IMS showrooms... more

FAB Awards

by Nick Nelson, FAB Awards co-chair
On Thursday, April, 8th, over 370 members of the design community joined IIDA Northland in recognizing fresh, artistic, and brilliant interior design at the FAB Awards. In addition to celebrating excellence in interior design, this sold-out show recognized IIDA Northland's commitment to education, philanthropy, volunteerism and leadership in the design community... more

The Buzz

by Cherry Flowers
Keep up with what's going on with our colleagues in the design industry.
Read The Buzz