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Chapters across the Institute network celebrated the 50th International Design Awards by way of Watch Parties.

The Southern California Chapter has elected new leaders for the term beginning November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2022.

James Farnell was named an Institute Fellow at the 48th Awards Gala held May 22, 2019, in New York City.

SoCal toured Greenbar Distillery in the heart of the LA Arts District on August 29.

Take a tour of this organic downtown distillery and enjoy the open tasting bar where you can sample the wide variety of unique organic...

As they say at Eataly “When you can't take a trip to Italy, come to Eataly!”

It was a packed house at the Southern California Chapter Artistic Retail Event on Feb. 28th at the Substraight Gallery.

December 14, 2017.  Over 60 design professionals convened at the Comunity shoe store in the Art District of DTLA.

The Los Angeles offices of Gensler hosted an RDI So Cal event on Thursday, October 19th.

Approximately 100 retail professionals enjoyed a rip-roaring time at the historic Library Bar, on Monday, September 18th.

A group of 30 retail professionals enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Sonoma Wine Garden in Santa Monica, on Wednesday, August 9.

More than 67 retail industry professionals enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful Vitra showroom.

Our event in February was a tremendous success thanks to our attendees and generous sponsors.

Over 75 guests attended the RDI Southern California chapter’s Retail Focus event held June 29th at the Shinola Detroit® retail store in Veni

On February 18th, design:retail collaborated with the RDI of Southern California to present their first-ever CitySCENE event in Los Angeles.

Another exciting event hosted by the Southern California Chapter was held on August 13 at the beautiful Vogani showroom.