Academy

Building on a recent webinar, which gave an overview of national and state legislative status, this webinar will provide a step-by-step overview of the requirements and steps to become a Certified Interior Designer (CID) in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Attendees will learn the recent history of VA legislation, the role of the Consortium for Interior Design in Virginia, the state's current legislative status, and next steps for strengthening the interior design profession in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Join the IIDA and ASID Metro New York Chapters in comparing the Consortium for Interior Design’s model legislation for interior design registration against current New York State interior design legislation.

The IIDA and ASID Intermountain Chapters convene with the Consortium for Interior Design to discuss the importance of interior design regulation at the state level to protect the health, safety, and, welfare of the general public.

Volunteering with IIDA can elevate your career, expand your network, and shape the future of the design industry. IIDA members convene to discuss how giving back has fueled their personal and professional growth - from leadership development and industry connections to new skills and career opportunities.

Learn how to master the art of presentations and public speaking with IIDA. Whether pitching to potential clients, delivering a project update, or speaking at a conference, the ability to communicate ideas effectively can have a lasting impact on your career. Executive Vice President and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, is joined by industry experts as they discuss practical strategies to help you deliver persuasive, memorable, and powerful presentations in any speaking scenario.

In the second episode of the 2025 season, we convene a panel urban designers and industry experts to discuss how design can contribute to resolving the housing crisis, and creating a future with new solutions and better options for all.

In this Chapter Leadership Academy (CLA) session, Veronica Whitaker, IIDA HQ Design Competitions Manager, shares best practices and strategies to help you enhance or launch your local design competition.

In the first episode of the 2025 season, we convene a panel of experts and sustainability leaders to discuss topics like circularity and reuse, and to share best practices, next practices, opportunity spotting, and key strategies to boost sustainable practice now and lay the groundwork for a more sustainable future. This episode is sponsored by Interface.