IDO (Interior Design Student Organization)
IDO is a way to stay connected and informed via meetings and the group’s Facebook and LinkedIn groups. Each month, students are made aware of local arts and community events as well as educational, networking and service opportunities through local professional associations including:
IIDA (International Interior Design Association): www.iida-carolinas.org
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers): www.asidcarolinas.org
AIA (American Institute of Architects): www.aiacharlotte.org -
USGBC (US Green Building Council): www.chapters.usgbc.org
IIDA (International Interior Design Association): www.iida-carolinas.org
ASID (American Society of Interior Designers): www.asidcarolinas.org
AIA (American Institute of Architects): www.aiacharlotte.org -
USGBC (US Green Building Council): www.chapters.usgbc.org
Events attended by IDO members during the 2013-2014 academic year
August 2013
RealityCheck 2050: Charlotte region urban development conference
September 2013
Pecha Kucha (Creative Multimedia presentaitons in Charlotte)
IIDA CEU: “Crash Course in Networking”
Dept of Design Freshman Social at The Shack at Winthrop Lake. A chance for upperclassmen and faculty to welcome new students. A night filled with games, food and laughter!
October 2013
IIDA Chicago Come to Charlotte traveling trade show
CONNECT Our Future; York County Community Growth Workshops
CVPA Field Trip to Uptown Mint Museum and EpiCenter
November 2013
IIDA CAROLINAS FORUM: "FROM CRISIS TO OPPORTUNITY: HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR IDEAL CLIENT OR JOB"
December 2013
IIDA Charlotte Holiday Party at TenPark Lanes
February 2014
IIDA CEU: “Tracking Trends through Global Trade Shows”
Students served as judges at the annual NAWIC Block Kids building competition
IIDA DesignDays tour of three international design offices in Charlotte
March 2014
SC Legislative Day and reception at Whaley House in Columbia
IIDA DesignWorks Awards Ceremony, Sustainability Forum and Annual Meeting Presentation in Greenville
Spring 2014
IDO co-sponsored the Latin Dance and Cultural Experience, a global cultural event where student design work was displayed.
April 2014
Presentation and discussion by editor of Metropolis Magazine at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
IIDA Student Mentoring Week (Shadowing opportunities with local professionals)
Annual Fun Friday Field Trip
Tour of Mellow Mushroom Uptown with designer from Starrdesign
Tour of Ally Financial and Founders Hall designed by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Walking tour at Imaginon Building, Charlotte’s first LEED building
Historic Southend Gallery Crawl and Food Truck Friday
RealityCheck 2050: Charlotte region urban development conference
September 2013
Pecha Kucha (Creative Multimedia presentaitons in Charlotte)
IIDA CEU: “Crash Course in Networking”
Dept of Design Freshman Social at The Shack at Winthrop Lake. A chance for upperclassmen and faculty to welcome new students. A night filled with games, food and laughter!
October 2013
IIDA Chicago Come to Charlotte traveling trade show
CONNECT Our Future; York County Community Growth Workshops
CVPA Field Trip to Uptown Mint Museum and EpiCenter
November 2013
IIDA CAROLINAS FORUM: "FROM CRISIS TO OPPORTUNITY: HOW TO ATTRACT YOUR IDEAL CLIENT OR JOB"
December 2013
IIDA Charlotte Holiday Party at TenPark Lanes
February 2014
IIDA CEU: “Tracking Trends through Global Trade Shows”
Students served as judges at the annual NAWIC Block Kids building competition
IIDA DesignDays tour of three international design offices in Charlotte
March 2014
SC Legislative Day and reception at Whaley House in Columbia
IIDA DesignWorks Awards Ceremony, Sustainability Forum and Annual Meeting Presentation in Greenville
Spring 2014
IDO co-sponsored the Latin Dance and Cultural Experience, a global cultural event where student design work was displayed.
April 2014
Presentation and discussion by editor of Metropolis Magazine at Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
IIDA Student Mentoring Week (Shadowing opportunities with local professionals)
Annual Fun Friday Field Trip
Tour of Mellow Mushroom Uptown with designer from Starrdesign
Tour of Ally Financial and Founders Hall designed by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
Walking tour at Imaginon Building, Charlotte’s first LEED building
Historic Southend Gallery Crawl and Food Truck Friday
IDO Monthly Meeting Speakers 2013-2014
INDS graduates and faculty presented their own professional work
Scott MacMeekin - Sr. Interior Designer, Gensler
Jade Franklin - Business Development Manager, Knoll Inc.
Jim Curtis – Boxman Studios
Debbie Barger - Sales Representative, Dan Lurie Associates
Cynthia Taylor - Owner, Taylor Interiors Fine Art & Design
Scott MacMeekin - Sr. Interior Designer, Gensler
Jade Franklin - Business Development Manager, Knoll Inc.
Jim Curtis – Boxman Studios
Debbie Barger - Sales Representative, Dan Lurie Associates
Cynthia Taylor - Owner, Taylor Interiors Fine Art & Design