JANUARY 23-26, 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building
ARIDO + IDC Stage
Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) partnered for the third time at the Interior Design Show (IDS), Toronto 2024, featuring the ARIDO + IDC Stage. This collaboration aims to cater to various aspects of the design profession, including education, professional development, and community building, creating a well-rounded program that can appeal to a diverse audience within the interior design community.
Thursday & Friday Activations
ARIDO + IDC VIP Lounge
Thursday, Jan 23 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, Jan 24 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Introducing a VIP Lounge exclusively for ARIDO and IDC members—a relaxing spot to network and unwind during the show. A unique opportunity for students and interns to connect directly with Registered Members for valuable portfolio reviews and mentorship.
ARIDO Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) Student Activation
Thursday, Jan 23 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, Jan 24 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
As future designers, this is a platform for ARIDO BID students to present and facilitate discussion with the public around a conceptual design they have created.
Saturday & Sunday Activations
Reimagining Spaces
Saturday, Jan 25 - 11:00am-2:00pm
Sunday, Jan 26 - 1:00PM-3:00PM
When hiring a qualified Interior Designer, clients are often unaware of the breadth of scope of work that their designer manages. From the re-redesign of the interior space to the technical design and permitting requirements; a Registered Interior Designer has the qualifications to handle all of it.
Our Reimagining Spaces Activations will include Registered Interior Designers walking clients through the redesign of an interior space from start of project to permit application.
Meet the Interior Designers
Saturday, Jan 26, 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, Jan 27, 11:00am-4:00pm
Join us at the ARIDO + IDC Stage for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Registered Interior Designers. This unique event offers personalized, one-on-one consultations to help bring your design visions to life. Whether you're planning a home renovation, or need expert advice, our certified professionals are here to guide you.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your ideas into stunning realities with the trusted experts in interior design. Book your consultation today!
The Program
The ARIDO + IDC Stage offers a diverse and engaging program with three main segments:
Panel: Intern Competency Review System (ICRS)
Thursday, Jan 23
3:00pm-4:00pm
This panel discussion delves into the journey of becoming a Registered Interior Designer in Ontario for internationally trained interior designers, architects, and other related professionals. Focusing on the Intern Competency Review System (ICRS), a distinctive pathway for experienced professionals aspiring to join ARIDO, the panel features ARIDO Members who have successfully navigated this route. The panelists will share insights on the process, highlighting the kinds of evidence – such as relevant work experience, education, or training – required to demonstrate the minimum competencies needed for membership.
Panelists:
Zinnia Bookwala, ARIDO
Alessandro Caselli, Intern ARIDO
Panel: Examination Alternative Project (EAP) – An Introduction to Equity-Centered Assessment for Interior Design
Friday, Jan 24
12:00pm-1:00pm
In January 2023, ARIDO launched the Examination Alternative Project (EAP), the final development project in ARIDO’s 10-year journey of competency assessment development. This examination alternative will be a second option, in addition to the NCIDQ exams, for satisfying ARIDO’s examination requirement to become a Registered Interior Designer in Ontario.
The goal of the project has centered around ensuring a fair and equitable path to qualification as an Interior Designer in Ontario, along with an assessment approach that is reflective of the interior design practice in Canada.
This presentation will walk the audience to the details of the new assessment and how it upholds the rigours standards required for qualifications while paving the way for fair access for assessment candidates.
Panelists:
Sharon Portelli, ARIDO Executive Director
Daniel Zanth
Panel: Demystifying Permits
Saturday, Jan 25
2:00pm-3:00pm
Are you daunted by the Permit process? You don’t need to be. Registered Interior Designer, Michelle Mawby, outlines the different permit requirements for residential properties, including how clients can navigate when a permit is required or not. For clients considering a home project in 2024, this session will provide all the permitting information you need to get your project started right.
Speaker: Michelle Mawby, ARIDO
Panel: Interior Design Contracts
Sunday, Jan 26
12:00PM-1:00PM
When hiring an Interior Designer, the contract clients enter for interior design services can be complicated. This session will walk clients through key aspects of an interior design contract that should be included to ensure a successful project that is on schedule and budget. Clients considering a home renovation or build project in 2025 will find this session informative to ensuring their scope of work and contract conditions are in their favour.
Speaker: Sharon Portelli
Residential Façade Systems
Friday, Jan 24
1:00pm-2:00pm
An in-depth investigation on state-of-the-art systems used for residential Facades. Featuring the manufacturing process of Sintered Stone, technical features and product carbon neutrality.
Presented by: Alejandro Daras