Interior
Design Association IIDA gives Members superior
information about interior design and related issues, using its own rapidly developing
knowledge center as a resource. IIDA is committed to the concept of the virtual
association; the IIDA Website is a key tool for communication among IIDA’s
leadership and individual Members around the World. Log on to the site to read
the current and past issues of Perspective magazine or the biweekly newsletter
DesignMatters. Click on links to events, Industry Members, and opportunities to
navigate your way around the interior design universe. Advocate. IIDA has
established a Government and Regulatory Affairs Program that has proven to be
effective at the national and state levels in the United States. IIDA is committed
to assuring that interior designers are strongly and accurately represented in
forthcoming hearings of the International Code Council (ICC). Maintains.
Education Standards. IIDA offers a full range of continuing education opportunities
in interior design and business practice for interior designers. Courses are given
at the regional and local levels; in connection with international trade shows;
and through home study via industry publications, like IIDA’s Perspective,
and the internet. Professional and Associate Members are required to take 1.0
CEU equal to 10 hours of continuing education units every two years. Respond.
IIDA responds to trends in business and design on a daily basis by compiling information
to disseminate to our Members through IIDA specific publications and events. IIDA
Roundtables gather leaders of the world’s design firms and industry thinkers
to brainstorm about cutting edge issues in the design community such as trends,
pending legislations, public awareness, and the incorporation of research in practice.
Celebrate. IIDA celebrates exceptional design achievements through international
design competitions. Annual competitions include: Interior Design Competition,
sponsored by Interior Design Magazine; The Will Ching Design Competition ; The
IIDA Residential Design Competition; Hospitality Design Competition; and The Sustainable
Design Student Competition; the Michael Tatum Educator Competition; and the Sustainable
Design Leadership Award. Learn more:
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