Midori Shim, IIDA is a registered interior designer in Florida and interior designer at Gresham Smith. She believes that design is a language that communicates without words, drawing on experience and community. Shim has designed spaces for hospitality, education (K-12 and Higher Ed), historical, municipal, corporate, commercial, community centers, hospitals and clinics. As she navigates the design industry, Shim’s goal is to make sure the design is accessible to everyone. Her commitment to the IIDA community through her involvement with Design Your World and as President of the IIDA South Florida Chapter has given her the opportunity to make a difference inside and outside of the design community.
Working with the DYW program in Miami continues to inspire Shim in making design accessible to all; supporting students in finding their potential, seeing design as a way to have autonomy, and honing their passions through creativity. Shim details her experience with IIDA and how it has given her knowledge and opportunity.