MN Chapter | October Edition | | | | Fall Social: Oktoberfest and Digital Marketing Presentation |
Tuesday, October 6
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening where festive Oktoberfest vibes meet fresh digital marketing insight.
What's on tap:
- Festive appetizers & seasonal cocktails
- An evening of connection and community with fellow designers
- Actionable marketing tactics from Kate Greunke of The Socialite Agency — SEO, AIO, blogging & email marketing
- Fall vibes, Oktoberfest fun!
Guest Speaker - Kate Greunke from The Socialite Agency
| | *This event is available to members only* | | Designer Discussion Den: Technology in Design Part 2 |
Friday, October 23
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join us for this month’s topic, where we’ll dive into Technology in Design Part 2.
Back by popular demand, we are going to be discussing AI, software, systems and programs that designers are using to stay organized in their business.
Whether you're an Emerging Professional or a seasoned designer, this discussion is for you.
The ASID Membership Committee will facilitate the conversation around the topic. Bring your coffee and join us!
| | | | White Box Challenge 2026 |
Thursday, October 29
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Think Outside the Box!
Join us for the ASID MN White Box Challenge!
Transform one mystery item into something completely unexpected—art, fashion, lighting, sculpture, or anything you can dream up.
Purchase a White Box Creator Ticket and pick up your box at the 29 Park Showroom.
Not creating? Join us for the Reveal Party for networking, food, drinks, inspiration, and friendly competition. Bring a friend and vote for your favorite!
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Wednesday, December 9
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars! Our ASID MN Holiday Party is coming up — an evening to celebrate the year with your design community. Thanks to Twin Cities Closet Company for hosting us again this year!
More details soon!
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Registration is OPEN for the 2027 ASID MN Design Awards!
Registration is open October 1st, 2026 - January 15th, 2027.
We're offering a tiered entry rate this year, based on the number of entries you provide:
- 1 entry: $150
- 2 or more entries: $120/entry
- Student entries: Free
We have an extraordinary design community in Minnesota, and the ASID Design Awards are a wonderful opportunity for you to share your beautiful designs with our community. We're looking forward to seeing all your entries and sharing the winners at our Spring 2027 Awards Gala!
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You're invited to an exclusive AIA-approved Continuing Education course: Beyond Visibility: How Thoughtful Illumination in Residential Spaces Elevates Design and Enhances Well-Being.
We all know that beautiful interior design can be completely transformed—for better or worse—by how it's lit. This session is all about moving past basic visibility and standard grid lighting to discover how intentional, design-led illumination can truly honor the spaces we create.
Guest Speaker
Abigail Sorensen brings over twenty years of lighting experience to Visual Comfort & Co., where she champions investment in lighting and controls as essential to how homes feel. As a lead designer for Visual Comfort’s immersive Light Labs nationwide, she shaped the storytelling, lighting design, and controls that help homeowners and designers experience the value of great lighting in person.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 5th to hello@rabbitcreekmn.com
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Built to Last: Classicism, Modernism, and the Beauty of Federal Architecture
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 p.m. | The Avalon, St. Paul
A panel of national and local leaders in classical architecture will gather in St. Paul this fall to explore classicism's enduring role in America's historic federal and civic buildings — presented by the Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art’s Minnesota Subcommittee.
While the panel's lens is architectural, its themes speak directly to interior designers: the classical proportion, detailing, and craftsmanship principles shaping these federal and civic buildings are the same foundations that inform historically inspired interiors, period renovations, and timeless residential design.
The evening includes a cocktail reception and audience Q&A, with a livestream option for those joining remotely.
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Registration for A'26 MN Conference on Architecture is Now Open
Join Minnesota architects, designers, and industry professionals for three days of rigorous, relevant continuing education and peer connection each November. This annual conference delivers high-caliber learning and fosters relationships and conversations that strengthen your practice.
The 2026 conference is November 9–11 at the Depot Renaissance Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Register Today!
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Job Opportunities:
Drapes Etc and Express Window Fashions
Drapes Etc and Express Window Fashions are currently hiring for two full-time positions:
- Drapery Workroom Assistant/Junior Seamstress
- Window Treatment Installer
They're looking for people who are highly organized, hardworking, and eager to learn — training is available for the right candidates. If you know someone who may be a great fit, please share this opportunity with them.
Email scott@expresswindowfashions.com for more information.
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PROJECT MANAGER | FULL-TIME
Tim Ricker Interiors
Tim Ricker Interiors is seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Manager to join our growing team.
This is a leadership role. The Project Manager will oversee and manage our Junior Project Manager and work closely with our designers, clients, vendors, contractors, and trades to guide projects from concept through installation and completion.
MUST HAVE INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE. Candidates must have professional project management experience within interior design, luxury residential construction, architecture, or a closely related design/build field.
To apply: Submit your résumé and a brief introduction outlining your relevant project management experience and experience managing or mentoring junior team members.
Email Jill Murphy at jill@timrickerinteriors.com
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