DEVELOPING EMERGING VOICES IN DESIGN AT STUDENT CAREER DAY 2025
Step into the world of design at the Seattle Design Center’s Student Career Day 2025, where we focus on Developing Emerging Voices in Design. This immersive day is created for students eager to hone their creative identity, strengthen their portfolios, and explore career possibilities in the design industry.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Showroom Tours & Networking: Explore participating SDC showrooms, meet industry leaders, and gain insights into real-world design applications.
- Interactive Main Activity & Giveaways: Participate in a special student-focused activity designed to spark creativity and connection, with chances to win exciting prizes.
- Panel Discussion: Hear from designers who are new to the industry as they share how they shaped their design voice, built a portfolio, and navigated their early career.
- Industry Connections: Meet representatives from ASID, NWSID, IDS, NKBA, IIDA, and RDI, and learn how these organizations can help you grow as a designer.
- Lunch Included: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while networking with fellow students and industry professionals.
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The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) advances the interior design profession and communicates the impact of design on the human experience. We collaborate with others to promote the value of interior design. We prepare our members to excel in a dynamic and evolving profession.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) offers students an incredible opportunity to explore the kitchen and bath industry while building relationships and honing their design skills. As a student member, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including free or discounted design programs, access to job boards, local chapter meetings, and the prestigious KBIS event. Students can also participate in the NKBA Student Design Competition and scholarships, mentorship programs, and fun local events. With a personalized NKBA web page and many more perks, joining NKBA as a student is the perfect way to launch your design career!
Interior Design Society (IDS) members are highly qualified design experts who specialize in residential interiors. They are actively engaged in the Seattle design community and on top of the latest products and trends. From new construction and major renovations to interior remodeling and décor, a design professional is instrumental in making a project run smoothly, time-efficiently and cost-effectively, while also achieving the most pleasing and harmonious design.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) advocates for advancement in education, design excellence, legislation, and leadership to increase the value and understanding of interior design as a profession. Student members have access to exceptional resources for education and professional development. Membership is designed to give you unique opportunities to be involved in leadership and build your connections before graduation!
For over 40 years, NWSID has fostered strong relationships between Seattle’s top residential interior designers and the trade resources they trust. We’re more than an organization. We’re a place to learn, connect and collaborate.