Articles
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Design Leaders: Kari Lemon of USG Ceilings
"Ultimately, I want my legacy to be one of partnership," says Lemon -
A Futurist’s Origin Story
How Mark Bryan, IIDA’s chief research and strategy officer, found his way to the future -
Life Lessons, Design Lessons
Bill Bouchey reflects on a lifetime of designing spaces, building relationships, and shaping the next generation of design leaders. -
Spaces With a Story to Tell
5 award-winning projects show how design shapes the narrative -
We Need More Third Spaces
Three designers talk about their favorite third spaces and share design tips to foster connection -
Jessica O. Matthews Says Take it Personally
At her 2026 NeoCon keynote, she explained why the best ideas often begin with what we refuse to “get used to”
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Best of IIDA at Chicago Design Week
From fresh insights to award celebrations and fun giveaways, here are the moments you might’ve missed -
2026 IA Diversity in Design Scholarship Winners
These students use their voices and ideas to create a more inclusive design industry -
Design Leaders: Taewoo Kim of Wilsonart
“Innovation is not created by design alone — it happens when design and technical expertise come together," says Taewoo Kim -
Stories of Belonging, Spaces of Pride
Places and strategies that make designers feel supported, empowered, and safe -
Empower Your IIDA Experience
Stay connected and informed: update your contact information today -
Meet IIDA’s 2026 Educator of the Year
Lisa Sundahl Platt, Ph.D., educates students on how material decisions can shape health, resilience, sustainability, and the future of design practice
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Publications
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2025 Annual Report
Design has always been an act of optimism: a declaration that things can be better, and that the professionals who shape our environments have a meaningful role to play in that betterment. We enter the future with an expanded knowledge base, a wider reach, a growing membership. -
IDA Industry Roundtable Report 28
Change in inevitable. But how are we cultivating deeper knowledge that allows us to anticipate change and apply new strategies and ideas? We address Coherence, Identity, Trust, and Relationships. -
Perspective: Design is Everywhere
Design is a way to organize and umderstanding the world; it's a carefully calibrated story that moves us through life and helps us define our own stories. -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 27
Designed for Joy: Fostering human happiness in the spaces we inhabit | From "Achieving Awe" and "Thinking Big" we investigated the impact of joy, comfort, and fun at Industry Roundtable. Big ideas were shared, business challenges examined, friendships were fostered, and the seeds of innovation took root. -
Where It's At | An Insider Design Guide from IIDA CEO Cheryl Durst
Where It's At | An Insider Design Guide from IIDA CEO Cheryl Durst
You may have been to Chicago... but you haven't really been to Chicago until you've checked out IIDA CEO Cheryl Durst's secret spots. Download the guide here -
Perspective: Designing for Joy
From delight to design: see how joy takes shape in the spaces we live, work, and dream in. -
2024 Annual Report
As much as things change, others stay beautifully “evergreen.” Design is and has always been human-focused, forward-looking, and fundamentally optimistic. And for more than 30 years, IIDA has had the privilege of listening to, advocating for, and working alongside design professionals to keep our industry dynamic, agile, relevant, and resilient. -
Perspective: The State of Education
In this issue, we examine the state of education. From our Design Your World and Certified Design Futurist programs to higher ed and beyond, we delve into curriculum, educators, and what comes next. -
Perspective: The Business of Design
This issue of Perspective, we dive into the business of design — from brands big and small. A family-owned furniture manufacturer reinventing itself through the lens of high fashion; what designers wish they knew before launching their firms; being an effective leader; and much more! -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 26
The New Face of Design: Creating for Humanity in a Tech-Enabled Future | Centering Humanity in Tech-Enabled Design | The Sustainability Challenge crowd-sourcing with the Industry Roundtable think tank | Big Qs/IR Answers: The Relationship Edition for designers/manufacturers | Context of Design: A tech-filled future centering design intelligence -
2023 Annual Report
This year marks 30 years since the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) was chartered, at NeoCon 1994. Any anniversary brings with it a moment of looking back, but as we lean into this year, we are more determined than ever to look forward, and to work alongside you to point IIDA toward a future that includes a strong, vital, and relevant design industry. -
Perspective: Next Wave
Perspective Next Wave examines what's next—from immersive experiential design to the technologies that revolutionize our approach to design. Directing our gaze forward we explore the world of possibility that lies within the question, "What comes next?" -
Perspective: Sustainable Futures
The best sustainable practice, it seems, is to start with what you can do, right now. We look to designers guided by a deep-seated, urgent commitment to sustainability as a core value from Alvin Oei of Disney and indigenous architect Wanda Dalla Costa on ethical relationality, this issue is inspiring and world-changing. -
IIDA Industry Roundtable Report 25
The future starts now: For 25 years, we've gathered at the IIDA Industry Roundtable, this year we decide where the next 25 years might take our community of thinkers and doers in design. We’ve built a strong network of diverse viewpoints — we challenge each other, but we’re allied and united in our strong intention to build a better design industry and profession. We’ve equipped a generation of leaders with actionable plans and strategies.
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