The Design Career Starter Kit

IIDA and OFS convene design leaders and student members for a series of webinars delving into the ins-and-outs of the job hunt — how students can find their first design job, choose a specialty, and thrive in a corporate environment.

Watch this webinar series to earn IIDA’s Early Career Accelerator credential

Those who watch all three episodes of this webinar series and complete a short quiz are eligible for the IIDA Early Career Accelerator credential. After you successfully complete the quiz, you will receive an email confirmation and an IIDA Early Career Accelerator badge to use on LinkedIn.

Access the quiz here

Read below to learn more about the episode

How To Choose Your Design Direction

The world of design is big, with varied paths and specialties. Here’s how to find where you fit in — and excel once you get there. 

Moderator:
Anne Gibson, IIDA, Firmwide Interior Design Practice Leader, CannonDesign

Speakers:
Christine Crawford, Design Manager, Alfred Williams & Company
Maria VanDeman, Ind. IIDA, Director of Design Strategy, OFS
Vanessa Thanh Vu, Senior Interior Designer, Senior Associate, DLR Group 
Riley Wypiszenski, IIDA, Interior Designer, Associate, Gensler