IIDA RMC | 2025 Local Student Design Charette

Teams will be comprised of students from different schools and years, coming together to work toward one solution. Each team will present their solution to a jury of esteemed designers, architects & industry leaders. The first-place team will have a chance to advance to the National Design Charrette at NeoCon.

Design & Industry Professionals are welcome and encouraged to join us from 1-3 for a celebration inclusive of networking, viewing the student team's work & celebrating a day of up & coming design talent.

Your health and safety are important to us! Please do not attend if you are sick.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM : Student Arrival, Sign-In & Team Assignments

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM : Design Prompt Presentation & Discussion

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM : Student Team Work Time

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : Finalize Display Boards + Prep Presentations

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM : Professionals Arrival, Lunch & Networking

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM : Student Team Presentations & Juror Deliberation

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM : Awards Announced, Networking & Event End

Breakfast & Snack Refreshments will be provided for Student Teams throughout the day. Lunch will be provided for all from 1:00 - 1:30 PM.

Q: What is a charette/what does it entail?

A: The charette is a fast-paced mini design problem where you get to strategize and work with fellow interior design students from other schools.

Q: Who will I be teamed with?

A: Each team will be composed of students from various grade levels and differing schools. This challenge allows you the chance to work with students you might not normally work with!

Q: How much experience do I need or what do I need to prepare?

A: No experience needed! Just come with a positive attitude and a willingness to dive in and learn from the experience.

Q: What are the benefits of participating?

A: You will have the opportunity to network with professional designers, work with students from other local schools, and last but not least, a chance at advancing to NeoCon for the national Charrette!

Q: What happens after the event?

A: You will have fantastic memories! You’ll also be able to include your experience on your resume!

Q: What do I need to bring with me?

A: Please bring a laptop + charger, as this year's charette will be using an online platform (Miro) to compile the presentation. There will still be a hand sketching + drawing component to the prompt and you may bring whatever supplies you’d like for that! We’d recommend trace paper, some pens and pencils to sketch, a ruler, prisma markers or colored pencils. We will also have some supplies on hand for you to use. The only thing that isn’t allowed are material samples (we’ll provide those).

Q: How do I get there?

A: Drive or Public Transportation! Carpooling is strongly encouraged. There is free parking available at the Elements office, park in the parking spaces along the south side of the building, turn into the alley from Blake St.

Q: Will food be provided?

A: Yes! Breakfast, snacks & lunch [with a variety of options considering dietary needs] will be provided during the event.

Q: How much does it cost to participate?

A: $7 for IIDA Student Members, $28 for Non-Member Students. $10 for IIDA Professional, Associate or Industry Members & $28 for Non-Members.

Additional Questions? Please reach out to the VP of Student Affairs, Jamie Starrett [email protected]

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