CLOSE THE GAP AT STUDENT CAREER DAY 2026
Student Career Day 2026 is a full day designed specifically for emerging interior designers. This exciting event brings students together with working professionals, industry leaders, design resources, and the vibrant Seattle design community.
Whether your passion lies in residential design, commercial spaces, hospitality, or you’re still exploring your path, this is your chance to step beyond the classroom and experience the industry firsthand.
WHAT TO EXPECT
● Keynote: Elizabeth Lord Levitt. A nationally recognized voice in the design industry, speaking on “The Essential Team Members of a Successful Project.”
● Panel discussions with local industry experts — pairing Elizabeth’s national perspective with on-the-ground insight from designers working in the Pacific Northwest.
● Lunch, included.
● Guided tours through select showrooms at the Seattle Design Center — a chance to see and feel products and talk to expert showroom staff.
● Time throughout the day to talk directly with interior designers and industry professionals, ask questions, and make some real connections.
● A student lounge for anyone who needs to step away — it’s a longer day than we’ve run in the past, so we built in a place to reset.
● Raffle prizes to close out the day — each participating organization brings one, so it’s worth sticking around for the drawing.
If your apart of any of the participating organizations, please reach out to them for your discount code
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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.