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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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07/28/2026

What does great leadership look like in the design industry?

In our latest Design Leaders profile, Kari Lemon, Ind. IIDA of USG Ceilings shares how collaboration, advocacy, and a passion for supporting designers have guided her career—from commercial interior design to becoming a trusted architectural sales representative.

Read her story and learn how she's helping shape the future of the profession.

📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/n9k650ZtX0o

07/26/2026

🎉 36 Years of Progress Through the ADA 🎉

Today we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark achievement that transformed accessibility, equity, and inclusion across the United States.

For designers, architects, and the entire AEC community, the ADA has helped shape spaces that are more welcoming, functional, and accessible for everyone. From barrier-free public places to thoughtfully designed interiors, its impact continues to inspire better, more inclusive design.

Here's to celebrating how far we've come and to continuing to create spaces where accessibility is built into every design from the very beginning. ♿✨

07/24/2026

As loneliness continues to rise, the spaces we design matter more than ever.

Discover how three designers are rethinking third spaces and why creating places where people naturally gather, connect, and feel comfortable is essential for stronger communities.

Read more: https://ow.ly/hje050ZshvA

07/23/2026

The next generation of designers is already shaping the future of our profession.

Congratulations to the 2026 IA Diversity in Design Scholarship winners! From thoughtful reflections on AI and creativity to powerful perspectives rooted in lived experience, these students are helping redefine what inclusive, people-centered design looks like.

Meet this year's recipients and read the winning essays here: https://vist.ly/5c9gw

07/21/2026

Cue the celebration! 🎉

Congratulations to all our members who passed the NCIDQ Examination! All those late nights, practice exams, and study sessions paid off.

You've earned one of the industry's most respected credentials, and we're celebrating right alongside you. 👏

Interested in studying/preparing for the NCIDQ? We offer a virtual NCIDQ test prep series that includes four sessions covering every part of the exam, along with general test-taking tips and study strategies. Details at https://vist.ly/5bz8x

07/13/2026

Meet Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D., the 2026 IIDA 2026 Educator of the Year. ✨

As an educator, researcher, and advocate for resilient design, Lisa is transforming the way students approach materials by teaching them that every specification can influence health, sustainability, performance, and the future of the built environment.

Through her innovative SAMPL framework, she is equipping future designers with the tools to make more informed, responsible decisions that extend far beyond the classroom.

Discover the story behind Lisa’s impactful work and how she is shaping the future of design education. Read the full article: https://vist.ly/5a22t

07/12/2026

Meet Megan Onley, IIDA, the 2026 IIDA Member of the Year. ✨

As a senior interior designer and president of the IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter, Megan has made a lasting impact through her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to the design community.

From helping advance interior design legislation to inspiring fellow members, her story is one of finding her voice and using it to create meaningful change.

Discover the passion, perseverance, and purpose behind Megan’s journey. Read the full story: https://vist.ly/5axki

07/11/2026

From student leader to Student of the Year.

Congratulations to Leta Pham, whose passion for design, commitment to leadership, and dedication to her community have earned her the title of IIDA's 2026 Student of the Year.

Her journey is proof that saying yes to opportunities, building meaningful connections, and supporting others can create lasting impact.

Read Leta's story and celebrate this exciting milestone with us! 💙

🔗 https://vist.ly/5avff

Thank you to OFS for your enduring support of this impactful and important recognition for our student members.

07/07/2026

What a wonderful evening celebrating the winners of the 2026 American Library Association /IIDA Library Interior Design Awards! 📚✨

From a public library nestled among the natural beauty of Spokane, Washington, complete with a Sasquatch-themed play space for young readers, to a reimagined law library at Columbia University that now serves as the cultural heart of the campus, this year's winning projects showcased how thoughtful design creates welcoming spaces for learning, discovery, and connection.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. Here's to the libraries and designers shaping stronger communities, one space at a time.

07/04/2026

What a week! 💙

From inspiring keynote speakers and award celebrations to student creativity, showroom visits, and unforgettable moments with the design community, Chicago Design Week 2026 was packed with experiences that reminded us why connection is at the heart of great design.

Relive some of our favorite moments, including the ones you may have missed, and see what made this year's celebration so memorable.

✨ Read the recap: https://ow.ly/t5Ae50Zjqkz

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