ASID Illinois

05/15/2026

Join ASID for a walking Tour of the Farnsworth House! The tour will begin at the visitors center and move to the iconic Edith Farnsworth House. The Edith Farnsworth House is located in Plano, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. This Mies van der Rohe-designed masterpiece is a pilgrimage site for architects and designers worldwide and is considered one of the most important Modern assets in the United States.

Tickets - $30

Ticket link - https://collections.humanitix.com/art-design-series

https://edithfarnsworthhouse.org/

Location - 14520 River Road, Plano, IL 60545

05/14/2026

Join ASID for a stroll on Superior Street, stopping at the many showrooms that the River North Design District has to offer. Brands such as Luminare, WPA, Bultaup, Boffi, Mollenti & C, B&B Italia, and mobili mobel will provide in-depth explanations of their product lines and trade programs. Mobili Mobel will provide refreshments upon arrival at their showroom. Come for a stroll and learn with ASID.

https://rivernorthdesigndistrict.com/

Location - Superior Street, between N Orleans and Franklyn

05/13/2026

We’re live!! Send us your best work!

The ASID Illinois Celebration of Design 2026 Call for Entries is officially open! Submit your best work and join us in recognizing the incredible creativity, innovation, and impact happening across the design community.

04/24/2026

04/09/2026

“Help Us Help You! Now is an important time to be engaged. 🗳️

Join the IIDA Illinois Advocacy team, IIDA Headquarters’ Marci Merola, and our partners at ASID for updates on the renewal of Illinois legislation that allows Registered Interior Designers to stamp and seal drawings. Learn why this moment matters for our industry and discover meaningful ways designers can support advocacy efforts - even through small actions. The strength of our profession relies on participation, and every registered designer helps reinforce the value and impact of interior design in the built environment. We’ve attached a Fact Sheet that outlines the progression of our legislation renewal and we invite you to join us on May 6th to continue the conversation!

The IIDA Illinois Chapter will also walk through the steps to becoming a Registered Interior Designer - a designation that strengthens your professional credibility, expands your earning potential, and reinforces the important role interior designers play in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Registration elevates your individual practice while strengthening the profession as a whole.

Whether you are preparing to apply for registration, have recently passed the NCIDQ, or have been registered for years, this session will provide clarity on the process, insight into current legislative efforts, and an opportunity to ask questions while learning how you can help move the profession forward.

Getting ready to take the NCIDQ? This session is also a great place to begin your path to certification - connect with peers who may become study partners, gain insight into the exam process, and learn what lies ahead on the road to registration.

This event will also offer IDCEC CEU credit.

Date

Wednesday, May 6th

5:30 - 7:30 pm

Location

SmithGroup

35 E. Wacker Drive, 9th Floor

Chicago, IL 60601

04/08/2026

IIDA, EXPO Chicago and SoHo Home invite you to explore the boundary between design and art — where intention meets expression, an spaces become experiences — in an exclusive event in one of the most fitting settings imaginable.

https://friezeevents.artsvp.com/685e89?link=iida

03/17/2026

Get ready for some exciting giveaways at the ASID Illinois Student Business Bootcamp! 🎉
We’re showing our appreciation for our student attendees with several chances to win throughout the day. Two lucky students will win a $250 school assistance scholarship. Three lucky students will receive a complimentary ASID student 1yr membership, giving you access to valuable industry resources, networking opportunities, and professional development as you launch your design career.
We’ll also be giving away multiple Starbucks ☕ gift cards to keep you fueled for creativity and DoorDash 🍔 gift cards for those late-night study sessions or well-deserved takeout breaks.
Come ready to learn, connect, and win—because you won’t want to miss these perks! 🎁

03/06/2026

Students—this one is for you! We are so excited to launch the March ASID Illinois Monthly Student Mood Board Competition. Check out the post for all the details and keep an eye out because the featured firm for this month’s winner will be announced soon! All entries this month are due March 27th. Best of luck!

02/24/2026

Are you NCIDQ certified but not yet registered with the State of Illinois? Join the IIDA Illinois Advocacy team, IIDA Headquarters Marci Merola and our friends at ASID as we walk through the steps to complete your application and become a Registered Interior Designer — giving you the ability to stamp and seal your work.

Becoming a Registered Interior Designer strengthens your professional credibility, expands your earning potential, and reinforces your role in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Registration positions you as a leader in the industry and bolsters our strength as a collective, especially as we renew our legislation with the state of Illinois. Our numbers and the work we do matters!

Getting ready to take the NCIDQ? This session is also a great place to begin your path to success — connect with study partners, gain clarity on the process, and learn what lies ahead on the road to registration.

Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advocacy-roadshow-registration-1983092287415?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/12/2026

Calling all interior design students and emerging professionals 📣

This FREE event is for you!

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at for Business Bootcamp Student Edition 2026! ✨

You can expect...
Educational Lectures
Showroom Interactivity
NCIDQ Prep.
Portfolio & Resume Review (So Bring Your Laptop!)
And More!

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