Events

September

Glam it up in the Ice Bar

Glam it up in the Ice Bar

It's time to wrap up the summer and knuckledown for those December deadlines but before we get too busy let's take it easy over a nice cool glass of wine in the stylish surroundings of the Four Season's Ice Bar.

Entry limited to IA members, both design and corporate, and guests.

  • Date: 16th of September, Time: 7pm - 9pm, Venue: Ice Bar, The Four Seasons, Dublin 4

October

Meeting of the Education Committee

Meeting of the Education Committee

The Education Committee will reconveene to debate the meaning of the terms 'Interior Stylist', 'Interior Designer' and 'Interior Architect' and the bearing of those meanings on design education in Ireland.

Attendance restricted to members of the Education Commitee.

  • Date: Friday the 22nd of October, Time: 15:30 - 17:30pm,
  • Venue: Room 205, DIT college, Mountjoy Square, Dublin 2

November

Project Management

Project Management

Whether you a seasoned professional or a newbie, project management can be challenging at the best of times and exasperating at the worst. At this lecture you will learn how to manage the mine field and come out winning.

Members and non-members welcomed. 

  • Date: Saturday the 27th of November, Time: 2-5pm,
  • Venue: The Hampton Court Hotel, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

January

Post Christmas Cheer

Post Christmas Cheer

Wipe away those Winter blues over a nice warm glass of mulled wine in the beautiful surroundings No 10 Lower Ormond Quay. This sensitively restored Georgian Building is a credit to it's owner and to a inteior design gem.
  • Date: Thursday the 28th of January, Time: 7pm - 9pm
  • Venue: No 10 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 2

February

Student / Graduate Information Night

Student / Graduate Information Night

Times are tough for Design students and graduates but never fear, we're here to help. As part of this lecture we'll be looking at the best way to kick-start your design career both here and abroad.

Members and non-members welcomed. 

  • Date: Tuesday the 22nd of February, Time: 7pm - 9pm
  • Venue: The Hampton Court Hotel, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

March

Meeting of the Education Committee

Meeting of the Education Committee

The second meeting of The Education Committee will take place to debate what should take priority when educating design students; the needs of employers or the needs of design?
  • Date: Friday the 26th of March, Time: 15:30 - 17:30pm,
  • Venue: The Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8
Selling and Marketing Strategies for Designers

Selling and Marketing Strategies for Designers

Most designers work on the basis of referrall, which is fine if you're looking for more of the same. But if you want to attract a different sort or customer or want to boost sales this lecture is a must for you.

Members and non-members welcomed.

  • Date: Tuesday the 29th of March, Time: 7pm -9pm
  • Venue: The Hampton Court Hotel, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

April

Sustainable Design CPD in Russborough House, Co Wicklow

Sustainable Design CPD in Russborough House, Co Wicklow

We going beyond the pale this April and hosting our April CPD in the beautiful Russborough House in Co Wicklow. The lecture will address what legislation is more prevalent to sustainable interior design and the practical ways that we can all make our projects greener.

Attendance is limited to IA members, both design and corporate, and guests.

  • Date: Saturday the 23rd of April, Time: 2pm - 5pm
  • Venue: Russborough House, Co Wickow

May

World Interiors Day Celebration

World Interiors Day Celebration

This year we're organising a nationwide celebration of World Interiors Day 2011, with events in Leinster, Ulster, Connaught and Munster. The events will promote quality interior design and architecture and foster interaction between the public and the interior design community.
  • Date: Saturday the 28th of May, Time: 2pm - 5pm
  • Venue: Various and TBC

June

AGM

AGM

At our AGM we discussed what was achieved over the last year and propose our plan of action for the forthcoming year.

Entry is limited to IA members only.

  • Date: Tuesday the 7th of June, Time: 7-9pm
  • Venue: The Hampton Court Hotel, Donnybrook, Dublin 4