Featured Articles
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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” -
The Future of Your Big Idea
Inside IIDA’s Collective Design LIVE during Chicago Design Week -
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
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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 -
Member of the Year: Megan Onley
Get to know the senior interior designer and president of IIDA’s Northern Pacific Chapter -
Leta Pham: Student Leader, Future Designer
IIDA’s 2026 Student of the Year, Leta Pham turned every opportunity into a step toward her design future
IIDA is Your Community
IIDA members are the best, brightest, and most forward-thinking interior designers, manufacturers, educators, students, and leaders in the industry. Read some of our member stories to learn more
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2026 IIDA/WestEdge Design Fair Booth Awards |
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IIDA Houston Leaders Breakfast 2026Leaders Breakfast |
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