PLAID PROGRAM
PLAID 2023-2024 SESSION IS CURRENTLY ON-GOING
PLAID, which stands for Propelling Leadership + Advocacy in Interior Design, is IIDA MAC’s Emerging Designer Leadership Program. Targeted to early career professionals with an interest and talent for leadership in the interior design community, the program’s curriculum aims to provide participants with a holistic view of interior design and its interconnected parts that may not be as evident in their current day to day design roles. The program offers participants the opportunity to explore different components of our industry, engage in dialogue with experienced leaders and experts, expand their professional and personal brands and grow a network of peers within the Mid Atlantic region.
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INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
✓ All IIDA MAC Associate and Professional Members are encouraged to apply. Limited spots available. Acceptance by application process
✓ Sessions will be held monthly for seven months on a Friday from 1pm – 5pm. Participants agree to commit to the full program duration
✓ Approval from participant’s firm leadership is required to show agreement of the participant’s 4 hours a month (28 hours total) program commitment
✓ Each participant will be allowed one excused absence
APPLICATION process
PLAID enrollment opens annually each Summer with the first sessions beginning in the Fall. The PLAID course runs from Fall-Spring of the following year.
STEP 1
Be an IIDA member. To be considered for the PLAID program, designers must be IIDA Members that have 1-5 years of experience.
STEP 3
Send your application over to the VP of Professional Development. After a review period, you'll find out if you've been selected for the PLAID class.
STEP 2
Fill out the application! The application includes two long-response, firm leadership approval, letter of recommendation and resume.