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Retail Design Institute Chapters hold hundreds of amazing educational and social events throughout the year. Among the Institute’s signature events is the Design Awards & Store of the Year Presentation.

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The Institute hosts the longest-running and most well-respected international design competition for professionals. It also sponsors the oldest student design competition in the industry.

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Southwest + Pacific Chapter May 2026 Newsletter!

Spring is here, and so is Spring Fashion. As we all get into the warmer weather and the wardrobe refresh, here are some recaps of the past couple of months since our last newsletter. April 30th we had our most recent event at the furniture showroom destination, SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. Joybird hosted the Retail Design Institute and RCA and showed us how a furniture showroom can truly provide the perfect environment for hospitality. SOCO and the OC Mix is a unique sh

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Event Recap: An Evening at Nespresso’s New York City Flagship

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PNW Event Recap: Spring Forward Happy Hour

We welcomed the season with a wonderful evening at Projex for our Spring Forward Happy Hour. With longer days and spring sunshine finally making an appearance, the event brought together industry professionals and students to celebrate our vibrant design community. As the Pacific Northwest settled into spring, the evening provided a welcome opportunity to slow down, catch up with friends and colleagues, and make new connections. Good conversation, refreshments, and the fresh

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