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Design Your World (Overview)

Invest in the Future of Design. Shape the Next Generation of Talent.

IIDA and its members are committed to designing the best possible future — and what better way to do that than investing in the next generation of design leaders? By supporting Design Your World (DYW), you’ll play an active role in cultivating a pipeline of design talent to help shape and support our industry. Your support will help the next generation find that “a-ha” moment when they discover their passion that we all remember so well.

This two-week summer program introduces high school students across the country to design thinking and interior design through classwork, hands-on projects, field trips, and conversations with designers, manufacturers, and other industry professionals. Importantly, students also learn about the wide range of careers that fall within the design industry, and how to pursue an education and specialize in the field. Not only that, with your participation, you’ll have the opportunity to nurture relationships that have the potential to grow into mentorships or internships.

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Directly Impact the Future of Our Industry From the Ground Up

Through hands-on education, mentorship, and real-world exposure, you'll help create a more diverse, innovative, and equitable future for design. Interested in supporting DYW? Please contact sponsorship@iida.org

Hear what our sponsors have to say:

"Sponsoring initiatives like Design Your World is essential to the success of our industry and ensures that the next generation of interior designers represents a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and voices. By investing in an inclusive pipeline of talent, we’re driving innovation and strengthening the foundation of design itself."
-Maria VanDeman, Director of Design Strategy at OFS


2026 Presenting Sponsor

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2026 Supporting Sponsors

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