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May 6, 2024 NeoCon, International Board, Membership

IIDA to Inaugurate Erika Moody as 2024-2025 International Board President at the IIDA Annual Meeting in June

CHICAGO — IIDA is proud to announce Erika Moody, FIIDA as the 2024-2025 president of the IIDA International Board of Directors, with Stacey Crumbaker, IIDA, Assoc. AIA elevated to the IIDA president-elect. Also elected to the International Board for a new term as vice president is Vibhavari Jani, IIDA.

May 2, 2024 Competition

IIDA Announces Winners of 27th Annual IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards

Honoring innovation, environmental functionality, and aesthetic or technical advancements in the hospitality industry. CHICAGO — IIDA is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards. This esteemed competition recognizes products that excel in seven different criteria, including aesthetics, cost and value, design innovation, environmental responsibility, need, technical advancements, and usage. This year's entries were evaluated by a panel of distinguished design industry experts.

Apr 30, 2024 Advocacy

Oklahoma Interior Designers Pass Modernized Practice Rights Legislation

Oklahoma City, OK (April 29, 2024) --Oklahoma legislation passed last week changes the legally recognized title of interior design to provide clarity for scopes of practice within the profession. HB 1793 was approved by the Oklahoma House and Senate, then signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt on April 26, 2024. This landmark bill recognizes interior design as a distinct profession in the built environment and acknowledges the vital role that professional interior designers play in safeguarding occupant health, safety, and well-being.

Apr 30, 2024 Competitions

IIDA Announces Winners of Two Prestigious Design Competitions

Winners named for the 50th annual Interior Design Competition and the 31th annual Will Ching Design Competition. CHICAGO  — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is honored to announce the winners of the 50th annual Interior Design Competition and the 31st annual Will Ching Design Competition. The Interior Design Competition, marking its golden anniversary, recognizes creativity and innovation within the global interior design industry, paired with the Will Ching Design Competition that highlights outstanding commercial design from firms with ten employees or fewer.

Apr 17, 2024 Competitions

IIDA Announces Winners of the 11th Annual Student Design Competition

CHICAGO  — The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Student Design Competition, sponsored by OFS and Carolina. The annual competition allows design students to highlight their creativity and vision while also gathering insights and experience with leaders of the industry. This year’s design challenge asked entrants to design an innovative pediatric primary care clinic focusing on behavioral health.

Apr 16, 2024 Competitions

IIDA Announces Finalists of Two Prestigious Design Competitions

Finalists identified for the 50th annual Interior Design Competition and the 31st annual Will Ching Design Competition. CHICAGO  — This year, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce and honor the finalists of the historic 50th annual Interior Design Competition and the 31st annual Will Ching Design Competition. The Interior Design Competition, celebrating its landmark anniversary, honors creativity and innovation within the industry, while the Will Ching Design Competition highlights outstanding commercial design from firms with ten employees or fewer.

Apr 3, 2024 Awards

IIDA Announces Recipient of Inaugural IIDA ICON Award

CHICAGO—The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is proud to announce the recipient of the inaugural IIDA ICON Award, recognizing extraordinary service and contributions to the profession of interior design. Lauren Rottet, FIIDA, FAIA, Founding Principal and President of Rottet Studio, has been named the recipient for her significant accomplishments and impactful contributions to the field.

Mar 6, 2024 Advocacy

Interior Designers in Nebraska Pass Historic Practice Rights Legislation

LINCOLN, Neb. (March 6, 2024) – Nebraska has become the 29th state and 31st U.S. jurisdiction to institute reasonable regulation of the interior design profession. Legislative Bill 16 (LB 16) was passed by the Nebraska State Senate and signed into law by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on March 5, 2024.