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Upcoming Campus Center Events

Wed, Feb 18
Let's Talk Legislation - Student Edition
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Feb 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Certification for Interior Designers: A Gateway to Success
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Tue, Feb 24
NCIDQ IDPX | Introduction Session
Online: Zoom
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Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Online: Zoom
Dive into Interior Design Professional (IDPX) details in this virtual session, covering key topics such as feasibility studies, scheduling and budgeting, contracts, procurement and permitting, construction process, and site observation and closeout.
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Tue, Mar 03
NCIDQ IDPX | Mock Exam Session
Online: Zoom
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Mar 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Online: Zoom
Dive into Interior Design Professional (IDPX) mock exam in this virtual session, covering key topics such as feasibility studies, scheduling and budgeting, contracts, procurement and permitting, construction process, and site observation and closeout.
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Tue, Mar 17
NCIDQ IDIX | Introduction Session
Online: Zoom
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Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Online: Zoom
Dive into Interior Design Implementation (IDIX) details in this virtual session, covering key topics such as codes and life safety, integration and FF&E, construction documents, consultant drawing coordination, and construction specifications and schedules.
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STUDENT COMPETITIONS

2025 Student Project Exhibition

We asked Northern Pacific Chapter design students and 2025 graduates to submit a recent school project for a chance to win a cash prize and project recognition - We are pleased to announce our category winners!

Thank you to Helix Design Group for sponsoring our student programming.

Best Graduating Student Award Recipient:

Emma Kuebler, Washington State University

Project Title: Basecamp

Best Non-Graduating Student Award Recipient:

Valeria Edwards, Bellevue College

Project Title: BLOEM

People's Choice Award Recipient:

Lily Hendrickson, Kayla Turner, Kira Lenzi, Washington State University

Project Title: ENYX

Honorable Mentions

Madeline Stephens, University of Idaho

Project Title: Flight Path 66

Hahyun (Hannah) Kim, LaSalle College

Project Title: The Atrium

Analiese Narum, University of Idaho

Project Title: Root Recovery Center

Thank You to Our Jurors!

Mae Myers, IIDA, NCIDQ

Pivot North Design

Boise, ID

Stephanie Yaeger, NCIDQ

Burgess Design

Seattle, WA

Natalie Curtin, IIDA, NCIDQ

Integrus

Spokane, WA

IIDA HQ Sponsored Competitions

Student Design Competition

The Wilsonart Student Essay Competition awards IIDA Student members that have participated in the IIDA Mentorship program. Student participants gain invaluable professional development and mentorship from professionals in the interior design industry.

Wilsonart Student Survey

Honoring the talent and innovative thinking of interior design students and showcases emerging professionals in the interior design industry.

Resources

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NCIDQ

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Find a Job

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Samantha Samulis_2025 Toast Student Reco

Samantha Samulis,
Student IIDA

Toast!
Student Award

This award is given to an IIDA Student Member who, over the past year, has contributed greatly to the Chapter, and gone above and beyond in their contribution.

2025 Student Recognition Recipient