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The times are a-changing for #home #trends. @IFDANY looks ahead for the coming decade. https://t.co/khqHlP4FyY

The times are a-changing for #home #trends. @IFDANY looks ahead for the coming decade. https://t.co/khqHlP4FyY

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IFDA NY Seeking the Best and the Brightest . . . Nominate the next Rising Stars of Design 2020 – officeinsight

IFDA NY Seeking the Best and the Brightest . . . Nominate the next Rising Stars of Design 2020 July 30th, 2020 / New York,...

Office Insight - Jul 30, 2020; Audience Reach: 1,760;  Share 

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A new industry survey predicts homes that are smaller, smarter and healthier

What will homes look like in 2030? According to a new survey by the International Furnishings and Design Association, they will be smaller, smarter, and healthier...  INDUSTRY INSIDER, Business of Home

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Coming Up:

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Wednesday, August 12th 11:00 AM 

A Student's Perspective

A look inside the bright minds of

 Marywood University 

and their Professor.

with

Student, Natalia Colasurdo

Recent BFA in Interior Architecture from Marywood University, with a minor in Photography.

^   Click here to register for The Science of Light Webinar   ^

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Recent Events

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10:00 AM, MONDAY, August 3, 2020

Join us for an introduction to UL, 

a leading safety science company with long ties to the lighting industry. 

From our origins at the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, to today, 

UL has been at the forefront of 

safety and performance. 

with

Todd Straka,

Global Industry Director, Lighting: UL

Gain insights on how designers and manufacturers can benefit from UL certifications, UL Verified Marks, energy efficiency programs and more.

Attend to learn how this image is helping us make smarter decisions!

^ Click here to see full UL invite details and to register.^

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5:30 PM, MONDAY, August 3, 2020

Click here to see full Cooking with Chef David C-4 invite details and to register.

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11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Designing Your Future: A Legal Framework to Empower your Business

• • • • • • • • • What happens if my installer tests positive for coronavirus?
                  • Who actually owns my designs when I license them?
                    • How do I stop someone from stealing my ideas?
                      • What exactly is a trademark?
                        • Do I need permission to incorporate this image into my work?

Join Seth Kaplowitz, managing partner of Kaplowitz Firm

and Garette Johnson as they offer guidance and answer your

legal questions in the age of COVID.

   Speaker, Seth Kaplowitz                                             Moderator, Garette Johnson 

Click here to see full Designing Your Future Legal Framework invite and to register.

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11 AM, Wednesday, July 29, 2020

^ Click on flyer above to see full invite details and to register.^

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10:00 AM, MONDAY, July 27, 2020

^Click here to see full invite details and to register.^

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11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 22, 2020

^Click here to see full invite details and to register.^

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10:00 AM, MONDAY, July 20, 2020

^ Click here to see full invite details and to register. ^

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10:00 AM, MONDAY, July 13, 2020

Down with Downlights!    Viva la iluminación!

Click here for full lighting invite and to register

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2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Click here to see Norway Design full invite details and to register.

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2:00 PM , Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Click here to see Sustainable Production full invite details and to register.

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Click Here to Nominate the Next Rising Stars of Design 2020

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IFDA members, be sure to log into the Members Only portal and see Resources for past virtual event videos and notes as they become available.

IFDA NY judges pose with the awards to be presented to Best In categories at a recent Javits Center industry trade show.

The Board of Directors usually meets the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30PM in the 16th Floor Conference Room of the NYDC, (New York Design Center), 200 Lexington Avenue, NYC, between 32nd and 33rd Streets. Members are welcome to attend. Currently we are holding all meetings and events online.

Co-President

Andrea Warriner

212 686-6020

andrea.ifdany@gmail.com

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On behalf of Andrea, David and all of the IFDA Board here in New York, welcome! We are thrilled to welcome members from every facet of the furnishing and design industry. The IFDA promotes open sharing, mutual respect, and education, as well as community service and ethical practices.

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