IIDA Wrapped: All About Design’s Best Network

December is the month that keeps giving. There’s no shortage of holiday cheer, office parties (at IIDA, we take the white-elephant exchange very seriously), and for music lovers, the annual return of Spotify Wrapped. This year, in addition to spotlighting users’ top songs and artists, Spotify gave us fun new stats like repeat-heavy day, biggest listening day, and listening age. (Mine was 79 — don’t ask.)

Whether or not you’re a Spotify fan, you’ll appreciate IIDA’s Wrapped, a special report that recaps the past 12 months of design’s best professional network by the numbers. Check out the stats below — and keep an eye on our social channels — for fun facts about the design profession, the IIDA community, and the future of design. And before you shut your laptop for the year, remember to renew your membership or join us today.

Happy reading, happy holidays, and happy Wrapped.

Convening Designers, Promoting the Profession

IIDA now represents 80% of the industry’s leading firms and connects members with roughly 100 new professional contacts annually through our chapters.
Associate Membership rose 7% this year, reflecting the growing demand for IIDA’s career-building resources.
As of 2025, 31 jurisdictions have enacted interior design legislation — including 29 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico — have enacted interior design legislation, marking a significant milestone in the profession’s continued recognition and growth.
More than 30,000 people rely on IIDA for the latest design trends, insights, and industry news.

A Growing Community

IIDA’s global network spans 44-plus countries and serves more than 30,000 designers, students, and industry leaders.
Volunteers contribute more than 65,000 hours each year to elevate design in their communities. (That would be like watching Grey’s Anatomy more than 194 times!)
With more than 250 leaders collaborating across seven Chapter Leadership Conferences, the IIDA network continues to grow stronger worldwide.
Chapters are expanding member engagement with new City Centers, 300-plus annual CEU opportunities offered in-person and virtually, and more than 200 events and awards programs each year. Altogether, these strengthen professional growth, education, and community.
Since 2009, the IIDA Foundation has invested over $1.3 million in member awards and programs that elevate design excellence and professional growth. ($1.3 million = 43,333 labubus.) And each year, IIDA invests $100,000 in chapter innovation.

Shaping the Future of Design

IIDA Student Membership grew 49% in 2025, and nearly one-third of student members secured job offers before graduation through IIDA’s mentorship and professional network.
The 2025 IIDA Student Mentoring Program grew 28% and connected more than 1,000 participants worldwide, uniting mentors and students from 13 countries across six continents for an unmatched global mentorship experience.
With more than 60 CEU courses offered in 2025, the IIDA Academy continues to expand its catalog of professional development resources for designers at every career stage.
90% of IIDA’s educational offerings earned a 5/5 rating from IDCEC, underscoring the rigor of IIDA’s professional programming. And this year, IIDA members collectively completed more than 20,373 CEUs, investing thousands of hours into expanding their expertise and elevating the standard of design practice. (In 20,000 hours, you could drive around the world 48 times at 60 miles per hour.)