May 27, 2026 | The Recycle and Reuse Hub | Cincinnati, OH The secret is finally out! We’re excited to finally introduce A Seat at the Table, a brand-new IIDA Cincinnati/Dayton event where creativity, community, and design collide. Teams (or solo creators!) will transform a thrifted or decommissioned piece of furniture into a completely reimagined one-person seating experience with no resemblance to the original piece. The final creations will become part of an interactive art

The Ohio/Kentucky Chapter continued its 2026 programming this spring with a weekend centered around connection, education, and regional engagement in Toledo. The Chapter’s Spring Quarterly Meeting and Friday Forum brought together members and board leadership from across Ohio and Kentucky for meaningful conversations, collaborative planning, and an in-depth exploration of one of Toledo’s newest cultural additions. Friday Forum: Toledo Edition took attendees to the National Mu

Behind every great surface is an even greater process. Our tour of Cambria’s fab shop was both impressive and informative—from seeing the fabrication process up close to learning about the rigorous quality control that ensures every piece meets the highest standards. The craftsmanship and precision behind the product were truly inspiring. As a bonus, we even had a surprise run-in with the company’s President & CEO! Thank you to the Cambria team for an incredible behind-the-sc

Our Cleveland Akron City Center was excited to kick off our 2026 programming with a behind-the-scenes look at the newly completed Cuyahoga Falls 6–12 Campus , welcoming 40 attendees for an in-depth tour of this transformative educational facility. Located at 2630 13th Street in Cuyahoga Falls, the 365,000 SF, three-story campus represents more than seven years of planning, collaboration, and community engagement. Designed to consolidate grades 6–12 into one cohesive environme

We had an incredible evening connecting with our design community at Get Connected with IIDA Cleveland Akron! A huge thank you to Environments 4 Business for hosting us in their beautiful new showroom — we’re so grateful for your partnership and hospitality. The energy in the room was fantastic as we shared updates on where IIDA locally and chapter wide, is headed in 2026. Attendees spent the night networking, collaborating, and celebrating all things IIDA. We were thrilled

March 11, 2026 | Stones Lanes | Cincinnati, OH On Wednesday, the Cincinnati Dayton City Center gathered for one of the most anticipated events during the year: Gutterball. This event brings together interior designers, dealers, reps, and manufacturers from across the Cincinnati and Dayton region for a night of connection, creativity, and a little friendly competition. This year's theme, Cowboys vs. Aliens, brought a fun and imaginative night. Attendees fully embraced the them

The Ohio/Kentucky Chapter kicked off 2026 with a bang by hosting the first Friday Forum of the year in person. The Chapter is re-evolving the program into a traveling, in-person event to more deeply explore regional projects and design thinking, while also creating meaningful opportunities to connect and integrate geographically dispersed board members with local city-center members. Friday Forum: Columbus Edition focused on an in-depth exploration of Quarry Trails, a recentl