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![Message from IDC President Carol Jones](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/IDC-Carol2-1080x675.jpg)
Message from IDC President Carol Jones
Thank you to everyone who joined us at IDC’s second Design Symposium in Vancouver, B.C. in recognition of Canadian interior design and the work of all our talented designers. As we witnessed at the symposium, and continue to see every day, there is so much to...
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Canadian interior designers honoured at IDC’s Design Symposium in Vancouver, B.C.
This year’s Design Symposium, held at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver B.C. closed the event with an awards gala on Sept. 13, which honoured outstanding IDC members, their work, and innovation within the interior design community. The event celebrated winners of the...
![Conversations sparked at latest IDC Industry Sales Professionals Course in Halifax](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ISPC-Halifax-2-1080x675.jpg)
Conversations sparked at latest IDC Industry Sales Professionals Course in Halifax
On July 18, 2019 IDC organized its second Industry Sales Professional course of the year, this time in Halifax, generously hosted by Global Furniture Group in their Halifax showroom. Industry Sales Professional courses are tailored exclusively to meet the needs of...
![DesignEx events connect IDC members from coast to coast](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Untitled-design-2.png)
DesignEx events connect IDC members from coast to coast
In May of this year, IDC hosted two DesignEx events, bringing together IDC members, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry representatives in Okanagan, B.C. and Niagara Falls, Ont.. IDC featured a new venue to host DesignEx Okanagan at The Okanagan Golf Club this year...
![Apply to IDC’s trade mission to MARMOMAC in Verona Italy – Sept. 25 – 28, 2019](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Untitled-design-3.png)
Apply to IDC’s trade mission to MARMOMAC in Verona Italy – Sept. 25 – 28, 2019
Marmomac is the leading global event for the natural stone industry and represents the entire supply chain, from raw material to semi-finished and finished products; from processing machinery and technologies to applications of stone in architecture and design. As a...
![Calgary welcomes IDC panel at latest Industry Sales Professionals Course](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Untitled-design-1-1.png)
Calgary welcomes IDC panel at latest Industry Sales Professionals Course
This year, IDC is organizing its Industry Sales Professional course in three locations, starting with Calgary, Alta., which took place on May 28, 2019 and was generously hosted by Cosentino. These courses are tailored exclusively to meet the needs of architecture and...
Choosing the right Interior Designer
The key ingredient to a successful project is quality in the selection process. On smaller, residential projects, IDC recommends meeting with several potential designers and finding someone who will meet your needs and fit with your lifestyle. To find the right...
![IDC members get an in-depth look into Denmark’s renowned design scene](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Untitled-design-2-1.png)
IDC members get an in-depth look into Denmark’s renowned design scene
The home of mid-century greats like Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton, as well as contemporary interior designers exploring innovative new techniques, Denmark has long been heralded as a mecca for modern design. Earlier this spring, 24 IDC members,...
![Member Project Highlight: IMPerfect Fresh Eats by Syllable Design](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/19_002_SYLL-6-Copy-1080x675.jpg)
Member Project Highlight: IMPerfect Fresh Eats by Syllable Design
The Syllable Design team saw an opportunity to start a movement where “imperfect” produce are embraced instead of being trashed.