At IIDA, we constantly champion the power and necessity of inclusive design. Join us in celebrating #DisabilityPrideMonth and honoring the uniqueness, creativity, and valuable contributions of the disabled community. Every day of the year, let’s commit to creating spaces that are functional, comfortable, and accessible to all. #IIDA #InclusiveDesign #UniversalDesign #Accessibility
International Interior Design Association
Non-profit Organizations
Chicago, IL 107,439 followers
IIDA is the Commercial Interior Design Association with global reach and network of 15,000+ members across 58 countries.
About us
IIDA is the Commercial Interior Design association with global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our network of 15,000+ members across 50 countries. Design is a universal language, a language with a multiplicity of viewpoints. It is optimistic, emotional, intellectual, inclusive, and seeks to create equity for all. At IIDA, being INCLUDED holds great meaning—it is the power of our community and the strength of our members individually and collectively. Your voice is heard at IIDA. Our industry has been galvanized to be a force for change, to create a more equitable and compassionate world—expanding what it means to be included and amplifying the voices of our members. Together we have a great impact as a design community and as the IIDA community. At IIDA...YOU are a changemaker.
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http://www.iida.org
External link for International Interior Design Association
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- interior design, networking, continuing education, advocacy, and events
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Primary
111 E. Wacker Drive
Suite 222
Chicago, IL 60601, US
Employees at International Interior Design Association
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Our Design Your World Chicago education pathway program is off to a great start! Here are some highlights of our students' journey learning about the elements and principles of design: ✨ Our instructors, Davey Friday and Chelsea Jackson Green, NOMA from Perkins&Will, along with guest speaker, Lara Leskaj, shared valuable insights into their design careers. ✨ Davey also led our students through a fun color recognition activity to bolster learning around color theory, the color wheel, and color combinations! ✨ April Kort from 3form visited, bringing product samples and educating students about 3form's work and applications. Overall, it was a colorful and educational week, filled with creativity and inspiration! #IIDA #DYWChicago #ColorTheory #InteriorDesign #CreativeLearning #DesignEducation
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At this year's NeoCon, IIDA presented two programs highlighting the transformative power of storytelling and experiential design. From Bob Weis’s insights on storytelling in placemaking to IIDA’s Collective Design panel on the future of experience, the event showcased how immersive design shapes our spaces and lives. 🌍✨ As Weis put it, "The story is design and design is the story." Dive into the magic of creating spaces that connect and empower us. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKkJYw92 #IIDA #NeoCon #CollectiveDesign #ExperientialDesign #DesignInnovation
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It's been a busy week at Design Your World St. Louis! Our students are growing and impressing us with their creativity. Here are some highlights: 🎨📚 Students delved into the principles of design and applied them to their work like their perspective drawings! They also participated in a campus tour highlighted universal design, architectural history, and accessibility. 🔗🤓 Kristen Komis from Mannington Commercial discussed diverse design careers and how design intersects with business and healthcare. 🍽️👫🏾 Jason Pugh and Kim Tigner from Gensler shared insights on their roles and design's impact on their work. ✏️📐 Caitlin Schauster from 3form showcased material performance tests and the importance of choosing the right materials. 🪑🗣 Doug Shapiro and Tiffany Rushing from OFS presented on the furniture industry, product representation, and effective communication. Thanks to all our sponsors and volunteers, including the IIDA Gateway Chapter. Stay tuned for more updates as students gear up for their final presentations later this week! #IIDA #DYW #StudentDesign #InteriorDesign
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Find your happy place. Joy, the new collection of woven and coated high-performance textiles from Designtex reflects their longstanding belief that the spaces we inhabit should uplift our spirits. Inspired by evidence-based research, the collection features the rhythmic shapes, vibrant colors, and unexpected textural details that delight our senses and, as the name suggests, bring us joy. More places should be happier places and Joy connects form, function, and feeling to achieve that sensibility. 👉 Learn more: designtex.com This post is in partnership with IIDA.
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🌟 Just one week to go until the Atlanta Leaders Breakfast, and you're invited! 🌟 Join us on July 19th in Atlanta to celebrate the remarkable individuals shaping the future of design. The premiere event features a keynote from Dr. Katie Peditto, Co-Director of the Human Experience Lab at Perkins&Will. A pioneer in design psychology, Dr. Peditto's work, inspired by her own experiences with autism and ADHD, showcases the profound impact of evidence-based design on mental health and well-being. Her transition from academia to the design industry has garnered global recognition for her innovative contributions. Don’t miss this memorable event! Reserve your spot now! 👉 Click the link below to learn more and secure your seat: https://ow.ly/bxRN50SAsWP #IIDA #LeadersBreakfast2024 #Atlanta
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Design Your World St. Louis is off to an amazing start! Our students have experienced a jam-packed few days, and here are some highlights: 👩🏫✨ The students got to know our incredible team and heard the importance of our mission and design thinking. Throughout the week students explored a variety of topics such as color theory and cultural perceptions. 🎤👋 Students got the chance to meet with Hank Meinking and Stephanie Haley from Sherwin-Williams Paints, Stains, Colors & Supplies who delivered an outstanding presentation on color history, symbolism, and more! Then designer Mackenzie McCulloch identified who would be users of their community center project as well as the importance of practicing empathy and inclusive design. Thank you all for making such an great impact on our students! ❤️🥰 And huge thank you to the IIDA Gateway Chapter volunteers for your hard work and support. We appreciate you! Follow along as we continue to share progress of Design Your World St. Louis and Design Your World Chicago program starting soon! #IIDA #DYW #Students #InteriorDesign #designeducation
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Celebrate the growth and expansion of our local design communities with the IIDA Catalyst Grant! This grant empowers our chapters to achieve their yearly goals, boost membership, and make a meaningful impact. Join us in congratulating the 2024 Catalyst Grant winners for their dedication to advancing the design industry: • IIDA Northern California • IIDA Wisconsin • IIDA North Florida Chapter (NFL) • IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter • IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter • IIDA Alabama • IIDA Carolinas Chapter • IIDA Mid-America Chapter • IIDA Southern California Chapter • IIDA NY Chapter • IIDA Michigan Chapter • IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter • IIDA Oregon Chapter • IIDA Illinois Chapter • IIDA Great Plains Chapter Together, we are shaping the future of design. #IIDA #IIDAChapters #Design #CatalystGrant #CommunityImpact
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🌟 The 2024 IIDA Design Your World Miami program was a smashing success! 🌟 On the final day, teams showcased their innovative design concepts to our esteemed jurors: - Florida International University Chair and Assoc. Professor, Department of Interior Architecture Newton Dsouza - Architectural Design Collaborative Sr. Project Designer, Rad Larios, Assoc. IIDA - Gensler Principal & Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Jason Pugh, NOMAC, AIA, AICP, LEED AP Some standout moments are: ✨ Reception and Retail Group: They wowed with a stunning color story, unique flat pattern designs, and a cohesive concept throughout the space. ✨ Cafe Group: Their concept beautifully intertwined history with fun, creative elements, and meticulous details that harmonized the entire space. ✨ Lounge Group: Their project stood out for its organization, thoughtfulness, calming ambiance, and incorporation of universal design principles. We are incredibly proud of all the teams for their creativity, innovation, empathy, and dedication. Thank you to our insightful jurors, engaged parents, generous sponsors, and supportive education partners. Your collective efforts makes this transformative journey possible for these amazing young designers. Stay tuned for more news about our 2024 Design Your World cities and their programs! #IIDA #DYWMiami #Students #InteriorDesign #designeducation
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