As an effort to spotlight the organizations shaping Canada\u2019s design and architecture landscape, Recrutement DMC<\/a> sat down with Daniel Meloch\u00e9<\/a>, President of the Vancouver Society of Interior Designers (VSID)<\/a>. The interview, led by Partner of DMC Recruitment, Alex Mather<\/a>, was conducted for us all to learn more about VSID\u2019s mission and what they have planned for this summer.<\/p>\n With DMC proudly supporting VSID through sponsorships and board participation\u2014our own Annie Hsu<\/a> serves as Vice President of Sponsorship\u2014we wanted to share what makes this grassroots, nonprofit association such a cornerstone of the interior design community in British Columbia.<\/p>\n \u201cWe advocate for interior design in Vancouver. We bring the design community together\u2014and we pride ourselves on being inclusive,<\/em>\u201d explains Daniel Meloch\u00e9. As a practicing interior designer himself, Daniel speaks with the kind of passion that comes from lived experience.<\/p>\n VSID emerged from what was once a regional branch of the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia<\/a> (IDIBC), the self-regulatory professional body for interior design practitioners in BC. As IDIBC moves further ahead in its pursuit of provincial government regulation and legislated professional status for Registered Interior Designers (RIDs) under the Professional Governance Act (PGA) – which limits a regulatory body\u2019s advocacy capability, VSID branched off to form a standalone society focusing entirely on community building, continuing education, and industry celebration.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s already associations that focus on credentials. We\u2019re different,<\/em>\u201d says Daniel. \u201cWe don\u2019t want to define a particular type of schooling or membership\u2014we want to be a community hub. Everyone should feel included, from students to suppliers to working designers.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n At VSID, inclusion means more than words\u2014it\u2019s built into their operating model. \u201cInterior design is a passion and an artistic profession and that does not always equate to a high salary in most cases,<\/em>\u201d Daniel laughs. \u201cThere are so many membership dues already\u2014IDIBC, IDC, others. We didn\u2019t want to be another cost within the community. That\u2019s why we run everything through sponsorship and small event ticket fees, just enough to keep people accountable to show up.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n This approach has opened doors for all corners of the industry to participate\u2014from students and new grads to specification reps and veterans of the trade. And that\u2019s exactly the point. \u201cWe want to make sure everyone feels included and celebrated. There\u2019s not enough in the community that allows us to celebrate the amazing work we all do.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n VSID\u2019s summer event takes place this June 18 at the spectacular, private rooftop terrace atop The Stack<\/a>, a commercial high-rise office tower by Oxford Properties<\/a>, a VSID platinum sponsor \u00a0. \u201cIt\u2019s on the 36th floor with 180\u00b0 views of English Bay, the North Shore Mountains, and Burnaby,<\/em>\u201d Daniel says. \u201cWe\u2019ll have around 250 people\u2014interior designers, students, industry reps, and of course, our sponsors.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n DMC will be in attendance, and so will many of the clients and candidates we\u2019ve had the pleasure of working with in the BC market. \u201cThis is a celebration of interior design,<\/em>\u201d Daniel emphasizes. \u201cIt\u2019s not just a party\u2014it\u2019s a networking space for new designers to meet vendors, learn from leaders, and start building their professional network.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n The event\u2019s theme\u2014Ocean View: Shades of Blue<\/em><\/a>\u2014is both a nod to the stunning venue and a tribute to IDIBC\u2019s 75th anniversary, which also takes place this June. \u201cWe still want to support and celebrate IDIBC and their incredible work for the interior design profession,<\/em>\u201d Daniel adds. \u201cWe\u2019re separate now, but we\u2019re all part of the same design community.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond the summer celebration, VSID hosts two other major annual events: a lawn bowling fundraiser in August that funds bursaries for BCIT<\/a> and Kwantlen<\/a> students, and a holiday party that includes an industry tabletop exhibition and accredited CEU sessions for Registered Interior Designers.<\/p>\n \u201cWe let the schools select the bursary recipients,<\/em>\u201d Daniel says. \u201cThey know the students best. Then we attend their portfolio shows and present the awards with the faculty. It\u2019s a way of giving back and supporting the next generation of design talent.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s no surprise that VSID\u2019s holiday event also includes professional development opportunities. \u201cRegistered Interior Designers need to collect 30 hours of continuing education over three years,<\/em>\u201d Daniel explains. \u201cWe build CEUs into the event, including courses and networking.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n VSID is run by a core team of just five volunteers: Daniel as President, Annie and Danielle<\/a> as Co-Vice Presidents, Carolyn as administrator, and a dedicated social media lead. \u201cIt works easier if it\u2019s small,<\/em>\u201d says Daniel. \u201cThen we have day-of event volunteers to help execute.<\/em>\u201d And execute they do. Between stunning venues, high-quality programming, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, VSID punches far above its weight class in the local design scene.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been doing this for a while,<\/em>\u201d says Daniel. \u201cWe\u2019ve built relationships, found exciting venues that work, and learned what people want. We\u2019ve become a well-oiled machine.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n As proud sponsors of VSID events, DMC Recruitment sees first-hand the value of what Daniel and his team are building. Our partnership reflects a shared vision: one where connection, opportunity, and celebration are at the center of design careers.<\/p>\n Daniel\u2019s advice for young professionals? \u201cStart your career at a firm. Learn from others. Don\u2019t rush into starting your own business\u2014it\u2019s tough without the right contacts. That\u2019s what our events are for. To help you meet people, build relationships, and get a real start in this industry.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n We couldn\u2019t agree more.<\/p>\n Inside VSID\u2019s Impact on Interior Design in BC An interview with VSID’s President, Daniel Meloch\u00e9. 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June 18: Vancouver\u2019s Biggest Interior Design Event of the Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Events That Make an Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Want to attend the June 18 event or learn more about VSID?<\/strong><\/a>
\nFollow them on Instagram at @vsid.ca<\/a>, or reach out to DMC\u2019s A&D recruitment<\/a> team for future event updates and partnership opportunities.<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"