IIDA South Florida Chapter

STOP THE PRESSES! 🚨🦩 We just raised the stakes for the 2026 Bragg Awards, and the house is officially going ALL-IN.

We are beyond thrilled, honored, and ecstatic to announce our keynote speaker for The Flamingo Derby: the one, the only, Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA! 👑✨

As the Executive Director and CEO of IIDA HQ, Cheryl is an absolute force of nature, an industry icon, and a visionary leader. Having her take the stage at the Sport of Kings Theater is the ultimate jackpot for the South Florida design community. She’s coming to inspire, elevate, and help us celebrate the high stakes of design excellence.

If you haven’t locked in your tickets yet, consider this your official sign from the universe. This is a absolute can’t-miss, headline moment for our chapter. 🏇🏁

🎟️ The grandstand is filling up fast. Hit the link in our bio to secure your tickets and sponsorships today!

Meet the official stewards of the Flamingo Derby! 🦩🏆

When you enter the 2026 Bragg Awards, your work isn’t just being judged—it’s being evaluated by an elite, unbiased panel of national design leaders. We have brought together four powerhouse IIDA Past-Presidents from across the country to review South Florida’s finest.

Swipe through to meet the incredible jury deciding who takes home the Triple Crown at the Sport of Kings Theater on August 1st! 👉

📥 The track is open and the stakes are high. Link in bio to submit your entries for our jury to review! 🔗

🦩 Four National IIDA Leaders. One Epic Night of Design. Swipe to meet the judges 👉

That’s a wrap on an incredible IIDA Chapter Leadership Council! 🎬✨

Incoming President and President-Elect, Arelis and Kendra, are bringing a wealth of inspired strategies back home to South Florida. We are more energized than ever to elevate our interior design community, support our local talent, and build lasting endurance for the chapter.

Get ready, SFC—great things are on the horizon! 🦩🚀

Congratulations to our Top 3 Portfolio Award Winners at this year IIDA Synergy Summit!

A special thank you to Plyhaus for sponsoring the portfolio scholarships and supporting the next generation of designers.

Thank you to all the students who shared their work and to the professionals who dedicated their time and feedback throughout the event.

Students — don’t miss the BRAGG Scholarships. Link in bio.

It is an honor to officially step into the role of President for the IIDA South Florida Chapter! This community has given me so much, and I’m thrilled to spend this year advocating for our profession alongside such a talented board. Huge thanks to my Compass Office Solutions family for their unwavering support as I take on this new chapter. Let’s get to work! 🥂✨
 

Our Diversity by Design initiative strives to make a lasting impact on the young minds, and we are always grateful to see such wonderful testimonials that inspire us to continue the effort-

“On behalf of the Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, Hank Kline Club, I would like to sincerely thank you and your team for visiting yesterday and for taking the time to work with our youth. Our students were highly engaged throughout the workshop and truly enjoyed the experience. Opportunities like this are incredibly valuable, as they expose our youth to new ideas and career pathways that can positively influence their future.” - Elizabeth Minaberriet, Program Director, Hank Kline Club

Heading to ? Join and explore workplace environments that better support focus, collaboration, and the rhythms of work.
📍Allsteel Experience Center | 345 N Morgan, Chicago
📅 June 8–10, 2026

For more information, contact your new South Florida rep, Kristin O’Neill!
[email protected]
563-316-9642

Compass Office Solutions is excited to announce we will be hosting a special event with Arte Lineas and Punt Mobles at the Compass Experience Center in Hollywood.

Join us for an evening with Spanish design filled with furniture, finishes, food, and vino, of course!

We would like to invite all A&D members in South Florida to connect, explore, and get inspired.

RSVP: https://luma.com/dlap7ncq
Arte Lineas: https://www.artelineas.com/
Punt Mobles: https://puntmobles.com/home
Compass Office Solutions: https://compass-office.com/

Ready to win big? 🎲🦩

The IIDASFC Student Scholarship submissions are officially LIVE! We have four ways to win, including a category specifically for Senior or Thesis projects.

This is your invitation to show the South Florida design community what you’re made of before we head to the Sport of Kings Theater on August 1st.

📍 4 Scholarships available
📍 Senior/Thesis projects wanted
📍 Your chance to shine

The odds are in your favor—apply today! 🔗 [Link in Bio]

Go Big or Go Home. We’re going ALL-IN for Bragg 2026! 🃏✨

We’ve upped the ante this year. “The Flamingo Derby: Bet on Design” is taking over Gulfstream Park for a night of high-stakes glamour, elite networking, and the celebration of design’s biggest winners.

The venue is grander, the competition is tighter, and the experience is more exclusive than ever before. This is the one night of the year where the entire South Florida design community gathers under one roof to see who takes home the Triple Crown. 🏆

Why you can’t miss it:
• The Network: Connect with the industry’s Heavy Hitters.
• The Venue: Experience the legendary Sport of Kings Theater.
• The Stakes: See the projects that are setting the standard for 2026.

Sponsors: This is your best ROI of the year. Get your brand in front of the talent that shapes where we live, work, and play.

🔗 Link in bio to secure your tickets and sponsorships. The odds are in your favor—if you act fast!