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Your Design Futurism Questions, Answered
Get the details about IIDA’s Certified Design Futurist (CDF) program through answers to frequently asked questions -
5 Joyful Product Designs From Around the World
These colorful and playful designs inspire a sense of wonder and joy from concept to completion -
Perspective: Designing for Joy
From delight to design: see how joy takes shape in the spaces we live, work, and dream in -
Design Leaders: Stacy Craig of USG Ceilings
"There will never be a perfect time to make a change; take the leap or pursue a new stretch opportunity" -
Member Spotlight: Meet Matt Thompson
This Seattle-based member has been rooted in IIDA through being a student, designer, industry member, out of the industry, and now back -
Advocacy Works: April 2025
Designing change, one bill at a time
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Defining the Interior Designer
IIDA’s Senior Director of Advocacy, Marci Merola, talks the importance of advocating for the interior design profession and spreading awareness -
Member Moves
IIDA members are making career moves — join us in celebrating their accomplishments -
Spark a Passion, Shape the Future
Support IIDA’s Annual Giving Campaign, which directly supports Design Your World, our education pathway program exposing high school students to the endless possibilities of a design career -
Politics of Space, from the Classroom to the Refugee Camp
Professor Rana Abudayyeh, IIDA’s 2024 Educator Diversity Award recipient, works inside and outside the classroom to use design as tool for community empowerment, inclusion, and social change -
Lead. Grow. Inspire. Unite
25 years of supporting students in their journey to becoming a professional interior designer -
Projects That Changed Everything, Part 2
Women in design reflect on their biggest breakthroughs and career-defining moments
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Publications
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2024 Annual Report
As much as things change, others stay beautifully “evergreen.” Design is and has always been human-focused, forward-looking, and fundamentally optimistic. And for more than 30 years, IIDA has had the privilege of listening to, advocating for, and working alongside design professionals to keep our industry dynamic, agile, relevant, and resilient. -
Perspective: The State of Education
In this issue, we examine the state of education. From our Design Your World and Certified Design Futurist programs to higher ed and beyond, we delve into curriculum, educators, and what comes next. -
Perspective: The Business of Design
This issue of Perspective, we dive into the business of design — from brands big and small. A family-owned furniture manufacturer reinventing itself through the lens of high fashion; what designers wish they knew before launching their firms; being an effective leader; and much more! -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 26
The New Face of Design: Creating for Humanity in a Tech-Enabled Future | Centering Humanity in Tech-Enabled Design | The Sustainability Challenge crowd-sourcing with the Industry Roundtable think tank | Big Qs/IR Answers: The Relationship Edition for designers/manufacturers | Context of Design: A tech-filled future centering design intelligence -
2023 Annual Report
This year marks 30 years since the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) was chartered, at NeoCon 1994. Any anniversary brings with it a moment of looking back, but as we lean into this year, we are more determined than ever to look forward, and to work alongside you to point IIDA toward a future that includes a strong, vital, and relevant design industry. -
Perspective: Next Wave
Perspective Next Wave examines what's next—from immersive experiential design to the technologies that revolutionize our approach to design. Directing our gaze forward we explore the world of possibility that lies within the question, "What comes next?" -
Perspective: Sustainable Futures
The best sustainable practice, it seems, is to start with what you can do, right now. We look to designers guided by a deep-seated, urgent commitment to sustainability as a core value from Alvin Oei of Disney and indigenous architect Wanda Dalla Costa on ethical relationality, this issue is inspiring and world-changing. -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 25
The future starts now: For 25 years, we've gathered at the IIDA Industry Roundtable, this year we decide where the next 25 years might take our community of thinkers and doers in design. We’ve built a strong network of diverse viewpoints — we challenge each other, but we’re allied and united in our strong intention to build a better design industry and profession. We’ve equipped a generation of leaders with actionable plans and strategies. -
2022 IIDA Demographic Survey: Executive Summary
Continuing IIDA’s focus on elevating the design industry and working to define its future, our first Demographic Survey creates a baseline for understanding who we are, where we come from, and where we are headed as a community. -
Patricia Urquiola Copyright Marco CraigPerspective: Future of Work Everywhere
In this issue we unravel the future of work—where are we going, and how? We speak with Patricia Urquiola on creativity, a look at how EDI initiatives are pushing our industry forward, a behind-the-scenes peek at IIDA's Design Your World program, and ask Micki Washington, "How can we change the future of the workplace for the better?" -
2022 Annual Report
At IIDA, our shared goals remain clear: a dynamic organization managed to best business practices and fiscal responsibility; active member and chapter service and support; dedicated efforts toward greater equity, diversity, and inclusion in design; and strong industry partnerships that help foster IIDA’s community and connection. -
Perspective: Future Female
In this issue we center the contributions of women in design. We look at the projects, firms, and people that are shaping the future of our industry—join us as we travel from Australia to Italy and around the U.S. for insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, breaking the rules, and morning affirmations. -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 24
2021 | Designing What's Next: Toward Greater Equity, Relevance, and Resiliency
IR24, more than ever, and across every session, challened us to keep our minds open: open to our fellow humans, open to new ideas, and open to a wider range of possible futures. -
2020-2021 IIDA Annual Report
2020-2021 | Be Included
Design plays an unparalleled role in making the world a better place, and “placemaking”
is the most human and humane pursuit of an evolved and civilized society. IIDA reflects on our achievements, goals, and finances in 2020 and 2021.
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