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Cheryl Durst

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IIDA CEO. Lover of travel, design, roller derby, books, words, big jewelry and purses. All-around culture nerd. ISO perfect pair of black pants.

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Chicago on a beautiful day ... with @cheryldurst @iida_hq 🤩🎬
@mikechapman_bydesign reporting on a big day of filming something special with Cheryl coming soon... 👀
It sounds juicy!

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Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Johnson and family. What a great ceremony and celebration for Rita and Mike bringing friends together from their past into their future. Love you both.

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How we pull up to the @iidaohky Chapter Student Conference 💅

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Day 2 of Student Conference was a blast! ✨

Students were able to meet and network with 35+ firms, reps, dealers, and more at the Design Expo all morning at the Hyatt. During lunch they heard from a panel of recent grads moderated by @cheryldurst. The afternoon continued with breakout sessions covering the various journeys interior designers take in their career (sponsored by @kimball_international), the future of advocacy with @ncidqexam, personal branding with @ofs, and portfolio reviews with local Cleveland professionals. Finally, we wrapped up our day by awarding our winners from Thursday’s charette!

Thank you so much to all of our sponsors, volunteers, and professionals who helped make this conference a success! And to our students, thank you so much for your passion, professionalism, and excitement. The future of interior design is bright in Ohio and Kentucky! 🥳

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Day 1 of Student Conference ✅

We had the best day starting with our Charette sponsored by @danbinfordassociates @interface and @koroseal ! @cheryldurst kicked things off with inspiration and a call for spreading the awareness and power of design. Students spent a ~frantic~ 3 hours designing a healthcare lobby with a hospitality lens.

Students then took to the streets of Cleveland for tours of local firms and projects. We wrapped up our day at @inspireworkplaceinteriors and @ohiodesk with social gatherings full of fun, food, and networking!

Can’t wait for day 2! 🤩

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International Interior Design Association Northern California Chapter 2026 Leaders Breakfast.
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Keynote Speaker: Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA (Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA) presenting “Confessions of a Part-Time Optimist: The Future of Joy, Design and the Human Experience”.
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Leadership Award of Excellence Honoree: Lisa Bottom (Former Principal, Bottom-Duvivier and veteran workplace design leader with over 45 years of experience)
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Emerging Leader Honoree: Shelby Burnett (Commercial Account Executive with Shaw Contract, former Gensler designer, and educator).
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International Benefactor of the IIDA Leaders Breakfast: MillerKnoll
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Set Design: Taylor Daley at MillerKnoll NorCal @tays4days
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@interiordesignmag
@hermanmiller
@eamesinstitute
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#iida #iidanc #millerknoll #hermanmiller #iidaleadersbreakfast

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What does it really take to build a career in design? ✨

At the IIDA + OFS Roundtable at Indiana University Bloomington, Ellie Watkins, Briana Dunkin, and Hannah Freiherr shared the people, experiences, and lessons that have shaped their journeys and what the next generation of designers can take away from them.

From staying curious and vulnerable to finding mentors in unexpected places, their conversation offers insight into building meaningful relationships throughout your career.

Catch up on the conversation and revisit the insights from this inspiring roundtable. 🎬

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WELCOME BACK, CHERYL. ✨

There are moments that feel especially meaningful to a community, and welcoming Cheryl Durst back to IIDA OHKY is certainly one of them.

We are deeply honored to have Cheryl return as our special guest for the 2026 Chapter Design Awards + Student Conference.

Cheryl has long been a remarkable voice for our profession and a powerful advocate for the people, ideas, and possibilities that make design matter. Her generosity, perspective, and passion have left a lasting impression on our community, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to welcome her back to Cleveland.

Thank you, Cheryl, for sharing your time, your insight, and your energy with IIDA OHKY once again. It is a privilege to have you with us, and we cannot wait to celebrate, learn, and connect together.

We are so glad you’re coming back. ❤️

September 24–25, 2026 | Cleveland, Ohio

#IIDAOHKY #IIDADesignAwards #IIDAStudentConference #InteriorDesign #DesignLeadership

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How important is mentorship in your design career?

In episode two of our Design Career Advice series, Ellie Watkins, Interior Designer at @bsabydesign LifeStructures, shares why mentorship is a two-way street and how curiosity and vulnerability can help you build meaningful relationships throughout your career.

Her advice? Be willing to learn, share, and have the conversations that help you grow.

View the full video through the link in bio!

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What skill is essential for a designers to have? 🎨

This time, we’re hearing from Maria as she shares the skill she believes every emerging designer should be building: communication.

For design students, learning the technical side of design is only part of the equation. Being able to communicate your ideas, connect with others, and confidently use your voice can take you even further.

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What skills are essential for a designer to have?

In episode one of our Design Career Advice series, @brianadunkin , Founder and CEO of @parallel_dg , and @hannah.freiherr , VP of Design at @businessfurnitureco , share why communication is one of the most important skills for an emerging designer.

From presenting your ideas with confidence to advocating for your design decisions and navigating collaboration, hear their advice for building the skills that extend beyond the classroom.

View the full video through the link in bio!

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IIDA BRAGG AWARDS 2026 🦩

By far, one of the best awards nights of the year. I’m so proud to be a part of the wonderful IIDA South Florida Chapter community of designers. I’m happy to have had the opportunity to be a sponsor for the evening and support this amazing community.

#IIDA #SSAFLA #BRAGGAWARDS #FLAMINGODERBY

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