We invite you attend the 1st Annual IIDA Leadership By Design, that will be hosted at the FOUND: RE Hotel on Friday November 1st, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm for a reception in the gallery, followed by a private speaker event focused on advocating for the Interior Design profession.
Our two esteemed speakers will be Susanne Molina and Suzanne Tick.
Susanne Molina was named IIDA's 2019 Member of the Year. This prestigous award recoginzes and honors an IIDA Member who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer service through commitment, passion, professionalism, and dedication assisting IIDA as it advances the interior design profession and advocates for interior design excellence. With a passion for Interior Design advocacy, and over 30 years of experience, Susanne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in navigating the legislative waters.
Suzanne Tick is the founder of Suzanne Tick Inc. specializing in materials, brand strategy and design development for commercial and residential interiors. She is known for her intelligent and enthusiastic approach to design in evolving markets, as well as her conviction to provide innovative solutions.
Suzanne has maintained a distinguished career as a textile designer, studio principal and consultant in New York City. She is currently a Design Consultant for Tarkett on brand strategy and product development, she serves as Creative Director at LUUM and design partner with Skyline Design. In addition to her work in the industry, Suzanne maintains a hand weaving practice and creates woven sculptures from repurposed materials harking back to her childhood where she was raised working at the family scrap metal yard. Her work has been exhibited in MoMA, Cooper Hewitt, MAD and Art Basel, as well as collected by private and corporate clients. Suzanne’s TedXNavesink Talk: “Weaving Trash into Treasure” presents her unique and personal approach to hand weaving.