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In early February 2021, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA, and Martha Thorne, Dean of the IE School of Architecture, Madrid and Executive Director of the Pritzer Prize, met virtually to discuss why the interior design profession is now more important than ever in our nearly post-pandemic world, and how interior designers can add value in many ways. They were joined by an audience of students and designers from over 50 countries, as they explored design’s role during the pandemic, women in design, equity, sustainability, and the future of education.
By spending more and more time in interior spaces, we are witnessing the direct connection between our environments and well-being. How has the interior design profession evolved and why is it the most important sector to watch today? Cheryl and Martha explore where the interior design field is headed and how academic institutions can contribute to this evolution.
