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International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

IIDA is the Commercial Interior Design Association with a global reach and a network of 15,000+ members
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06/06/2026

What an incredible start to Chicago Design Week with celebration of the leaders, chapters, members, and volunteers shaping the future of design during the 2026 Chapter Leadership Council Awards and summer Chapter Leadership Council.

A huge thank you to USG Ceilings for hosting this special event and for continuing to support IIDA programs and our design community.

Congratulations to the Chapters and Campus Centers recognized for their impactful projects and programming this year:

✨ IIDA Mid-America Chapter
✨ IIDA New York Chapter
✨ IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter
✨ IIDA Ohio / Kentucky Chapter
✨ George Fox University IIDA Campus Center

We also celebrated outgoing Chapter Presidents and officially swore in the 2026-27 IIDA International Board at the IDEA Studio at IIDA HQ during the summer Chapter Leadership Council program.

Thank you to everyone whose leadership, creativity, and dedication continue moving the industry forward.

06/05/2026

Chicago Design Week is just around the corner! 🎉

From IIDA HQ to The Mart and Fulton Market, we'll be with you every step of the way as the design community comes together for a week of inspiration, innovation, and connection.

Whether you're attending events, exploring showrooms, or simply soaking in the energy of the city, we can't wait to see you.

See you soon! 😊

05/31/2026

What happens when storytelling, culture, and hospitality intersect? You get STUDIO THO.

The 2026 Will Ching Design Competition winner is creating immersive spaces rooted in empathy, curiosity, and connection. Their project Fishbar blends Southern warmth with Mediterranean ease in a way that feels intimate, transportive, and memorable.

Read the full conversation with founding principal Chi-Thien Nguyen, IIDA, and learn how STUDIO THO approaches design through the lens of storytelling and human experience.

🔗 https://ow.ly/4q5B50Z5ELv

05/29/2026

This summer marks the sixth year of IIDA’s Design Your World program ✨

Through immersive sessions in Chicago, Miami, St. Louis, and Dallas, high school students explore careers in design, hear from industry leaders, gain hands-on experience, and create projects rooted in community impact.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible: OFS, Corgan Inc., Gensler, Perkins&Will, Stantec, Mannington Commercial, 3form and Wilsonart. Your support helps shape the future of the design industry and empowers the next generation of leaders.

Learn more about Design Your World: https://ow.ly/tQgM50Z5pM3

05/27/2026

Big congratulations to the 2026 IIDA Foundation award and scholarship recipients! 🎉

This year’s honorees are pushing the design industry forward through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and a commitment to creating a more inclusive future for design. From students beginning their journeys to professionals redefining what’s next, we’re proud to celebrate the changemakers shaping our industry.

Thank you to our Foundation partners and supporters for continuing to invest in the next generation of design leaders. 💙

Join us in recognizing this incredible group at the 2026 IIDA Annual Meeting on June 7.

IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter | IIDA Southwest Chapter | IIDA NY Chapter | IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter | IIDA Northern California Chapter

05/26/2026

Chicago Design Week is almost here, and there’s no shortage of things to see, do, and experience across THE MART, Fulton Market, and beyond.

Need help deciding where to start? This new article from I+S Design breaks down the week day-by-day, highlighting can’t-miss moments, inspiring exhibitions, emerging designers, and key IIDA experiences happening throughout the city.

Whether you’re planning your NeoCon schedule or wandering Fulton Market Design Days, this guide will help you make the most of the week while leaving room for discovery along the way.

🔗 https://ow.ly/8t0R50Z4gtw

05/23/2026

Great design begins with diverse perspectives. This AAPI Heritage Month, we celebrate the Asian Pacific and Pacific Islander designers bringing creativity, innovation, and cultural storytelling into every space they create.

Thank you to these designers and leaders whose work continues to inspire a more inclusive future for our industry and communities. 💛

05/21/2026

🏆 Celebrating standout retail design

The 2026 IIDA Interior Design Competition winner in the Retail category is: THE KNOT HOUSE by One Plus Partnership Limited

Praised for its meticulous craftsmanship and playful personality, the project stood out to the jury as both memorable and uniquely detailed.

🔗 See the full list of winners: https://ow.ly/wsFh50Z1FNt

05/19/2026

🏆 Celebrating standout corporate design

The 2026 IIDA Interior Design Competition winner in the Corporate Space Small category is:

✨ Hong Kong Creative Center by CCD

Praised for transforming a compact footprint into a rich, art-filled workplace experience, the project impressed the jury with its thoughtful balance of comfort, creativity, and functionality.

🔗 See the full list of winners: https://ow.ly/kNZH50Z1Fsz

05/18/2026

Celebrating the 2026 IIDA Of The Year Award winners! ✨

These awards honor individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication are making a lasting impact on the interior design industry and the future of the profession.

🏆 Member of the Year: Megan Onley, IIDA

🏆 Student of the Year Sponsored by OFS: Leta Pham, Student IIDA

🏆 Educator of the Year: Lisa Sundahl Platt, IIDA, RID

Join us in congratulating this year’s incredible honorees and celebrate alongside us at the 2026 IIDA Annual Meeting or tune into the livestream on YouTube ()! 👏

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