Member Only Event
Are you eager to grow in your interior design career? Join us for an exclusive IIDA lunch event featuring leading principals from our design community. Learn their top tips for career advancement, what skills are most valuable, and how to navigate the challenges of the interior design industry.
This lunch discussion at the Haworth dealership offers the perfect blend of delicious food and career-focused insights, giving you the tools you need to succeed.
Panelists:
Becky Hawkins
Founding Partner and Principal Designer at Method Studio, leads the firm with a focus on culture, strategic planning, and project leadership. With over 17 years of experience, she has overseen award-winning projects in higher education, civic, and cultural spaces. A lifelong learner, she’s enhanced her education at Harvard, MIT, and Columbia. Balancing her career with family life, Becky is proud of her roles as mother and grandmother. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, dirt biking, volleyball, and her latest passion, golf.
Evan Cindrich
As Director of EDA’s interior architecture practice, Evan brings 37 years of expertise, specializing in tenant improvements and award-winning designs for companies like Skullcandy, Maverik, and Lucid Software. His focus is on creating inspiring, functional spaces that foster company culture, attract talent, and tell a brand’s story. Since joining EDA in 1997, his leadership has shaped numerous successful projects. Outside of work, Evan enjoys biking, hiking, and welding, embracing his passion for the outdoors and craftsmanship
Coreen Crouch
Coreen, an Associate Principal at VCBO, brings nearly 20 years of experience in the architecture and design industry. Specializing in experiential design, she has worked on notable projects such as the Suva, Fiji Temple, and Primary Children’s Hospital. Her approach centers on discovering moments of inspiration in every project, ensuring that spaces are not only functional but deeply meaningful. Coreen’s passion for design stems from her belief in the power of environments to enhance experiences and inspire people.