Collective D(esign): Season Three Dialogues

Oct 25, 2022 By IIDA HQ

With the third iteration of IIDA’s Collective D(esign) series, we brought together thought leaders for design-focused dialogues addressing our rapidly changing world.

By IIDA HQ Oct 25, 2022

Published in Programs

IIDA’s conversation series, Collective D(esign) was born in 2020 as a way for the design community to stay virtually connected and inspired as the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work, live, and design. These ongoing conversations have kept our design communities connected and inspired. The 2022 season series continued with dialogues focused on a changing world—the new hybrid work space, the importance of sustainability and innovation, and what leadership roles designers can take as we continue to create a more diverse design industry. We’re grateful to all of our incredible guests for sharing their time, experience, and wisdom with our community.

Panels of experts and thought leaders including designers, educators, hospitality leaders, and sustainability experts working across the industry were convened for these important discussions led by IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA along with Vice President, Head of Interior Design at Pembroke, Angie Lee, FIIDA. Each episode is approved for and eligible for 1 IDCEC CEU credit, visit the academy page for more details on these and other CEU opportunities.

Episode One | Women Lead Design: New Changemakers

In this episode, we brought together women design leaders that are changemakers impacting equity and balance within the design industry. Discussing inspiration, mentorship, EDI, and the role of women during this time of change, these emerging voices join IIDA EVP and CEO Cheryl Durst for this important conversation.

Moderated by:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA

Panelists:

Megan Dobstaff, IIDA, Design Director, Senior Associate, Gensler, London
Tara Headley, IIDA, Adjunct Professor, Savannah College of Art and Design

For full details on earning 1 IDCEC CEU credit for this program, visit the program academy page.

Episode Two | Designing for New Places and Spaces: Hospitality Takes Over

In this episode we convened prominent women design leaders in conversation about the ways the industry has evolved, changed, and found ingenious ways to keep moving forward in an ever-changing world. These emerging voices join Meg Prendergast, Assoc. IIDA, Director, SH Studio for this important conversation.

Moderated by:
Meg Prendergast, Assoc. IIDA, Director, SH Studio

Panelists:

Ana Ardon, Global Hospitality Leader, Senior Associate at Gensler
Nanette Milner, Director, Rockwell Group
Lauren Rottet, FIIDA, FAIA, President and Founding Principal, Rottet Studio

For full details on earning 1 IDCEC CEU credit for this program, visit the program academy page.

Episode Three | Work: Place, Space and Time

In this episode we discuss the ways we can maintain culture and prioritize what is essential to community, wellbeing, and client business goals. We bring together design leaders in thinking about what people, clients, and firms need now—considering how to implement and embrace change while fostering connection, nurturing innovation, and empowering culture. These emerging voices join IIDA EVP and CEO Cheryl Durst for this important conversation.

Moderated by:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA

Panelists:

Anne Gibson, IIDA, National Practice Leader Vice President at NELSON Worldwide
Suzette Subance, IIDA, Managing Executive Studio Creative Director at TPG
Chris Keller, Principal Design Leader Interiors Stantec Architecture

For full details on earning 1 IDCEC CEU credit for this program, visit the program academy page.

Episode Four | Sustainability: Climate Change, Equity, and Inclusion

In this episode leaders working at the intersection of sustainability, climate change, and equity discuss the future of sustainable design. How it is impacting our firms, our communities, and our lives. These leading voices join Angie Lee, FIIDA, Vice President, Head of Interior Design, Pembroke and IIDA International Board President 2022-2023, for this important conversation.

Moderated by:
Angie Lee, FIIDA, Vice President, Head of Interior Design, Pembroke

Panelists:

Verda Alexander, IIDA, Co-Founder, O+A
Allison Smith, Sustainable Design Leader, HKS
Holley Henderson, Founder, H2 Ecodesign

Stay tuned for Collective Design Season 4 in 2023 as we explore shifts in the design industry, innovation and creative drive, and continue important conversations around diversity, inclusion, equity and sustainability.