International Interior Design Association

Heading to the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in New Orleans this October? Explore IIDA programs and what it means to create future spaces that support care, healthy outcomes, and wellness in healthcare design. From emerging ideas to more resilient approaches, these sessions offer plenty to take back to your practice. See you in New Orleans! 🔗 https://www.hcdexpo.com Rockfon

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Spaces designed to help people process intensity are becoming a more intentional part of the built environment. Sensory reset rooms, decompression lounges, and private spaces for breathing, crying, screaming, or simply regrouping are giving designers new ways to think about emotional release and recovery. As these spaces become more common, how can designers create environments that support the full range of human emotion, not just calm and productivity? Leave your thoughts on your experience designing spaces to process intensity in the comments below! Also, visit The Futures Source blog at https://ow.ly/lavs50ZT7ZL for more on the future of interior design and the built environment industry.

Dallas design leaders, this week is your last chance to join us. The IIDA Dallas Leaders Breakfast is happening Friday, October 2, bringing together industry professionals to celebrate the people shaping the legacy and future of design. Join us as we honor: ✨ Carly Herrera, Leadership Award of Excellence Honoree ✨ Cailey Wingate RID, NCIDQ, IIDA, Emerging Leader Honoree ✨ Lakshmi Rengarajan, Dating Culture Researcher & Workplace Relationship Expert, for a thought-provoking keynote on connection, relationships, and the future of workplace culture From celebrating design excellence to building meaningful connections across our industry, Leaders Breakfast puts IIDA Dallas’ core values of Connect, Community, Advocate, Cultivate, and Aspire front and center. 📅 October 2 | 7–11 a.m. CT Registration is still open, but time is running out. Secure your spot and join us in Dallas this Friday. 🔗 https://ow.ly/qBCF50ZSHHX

Mark your calendars: IIDA Week is coming October 12–16! This weeklong celebration asks IIDA members to spotlight what it is to go above and beyond in their local chapter or in their professional lives by recognizing the creativity, leadership, and contributions that continue to move our community forward. IIDA Week is an opportunity for this ever-growing network to laud accomplishments, cheer on peers, and share the stories that inspire leadership in commercial interior design. Get ready to celebrate the people who make our community exceptional. We can't wait to shine a light on the incredible kinship across IIDA. More details are coming soon! Do you have a question about how to participate? Leave a comment below and we'll be happy to help! IIDA Alabama | IIDA Carolinas Chapter | IIDA Delta Regional Chapter | IIDA Florida Central Chapter | IIDA Gateway Chapter | IIDA Georgia Chapter | IIDA Great Plains Chapter | IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter (HPC) | IIDA Illinois Chapter | IIDA Indiana Chapter | IIDA Intermountain | IIDA Michigan Chapter | IIDA Mid-America | IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter | IIDA New England | IIDA NY Chapter | IIDA North Florida Chapter (NFL) | IIDA Northern California | IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter | IIDA Northland | IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter | IIDA Oregon Chapter | IIDA Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Chapter | IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter | IIDA South Florida Chapter (SFC) | IIDA Southern California Chapter | IIDA Southwest Chapter | IIDA Tennessee Chapter | IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter | IIDA Virginia | West Virginia Chapter | IIDA Wisconsin

700 Brands. Two Days. One Design Community. The brands and ideas shaping tomorrow's most memorable spaces, all under one roof. Step inside full-scale Designed Spaces, discover emerging brands, and connect with the people leading hospitality design forward. BDNY, Nov. 8-9 in NYC. Click here to register now for BDNY: https://ow.ly/W46Z50ZRtQ5 Boutique Design | BDNY

In partnership with IIDA. Meet Slow Color, Designtex's new collaboration with Alisa Benfey. Using Kusaki-zome, the Japanese art of seasonal botanical dyeing, Benfey created motifs + hues true to nature — available on high-performance Wallcovering and Upholstery. Learn more at designtex.com

What does being part of IIDA look like? For Brandi K., IIDA, RID, President of the IIDA Tennessee Chapter, it means embracing leadership, staying adaptable, and building meaningful connections along the way. From championing authenticity and open-mindedness as a leader to staying curious about how lighting shapes the experience of a space, Brandi brings the same mindset to her career that she brings to her IIDA involvement: listen, learn, and keep moving forward. Her IIDA membership provides access to education, design events, professional connections, mentorship opportunities, and leadership experiences that have strengthened her career. And then there are the little things that make Brandi, well, Brandi: protecting her morning routine, spending time with her dogs, and apparently having very strong feelings about Diet Coke. 🥤 Interested in making the most of your IIDA membership? Keep exploring the opportunities, resources, and connections that make the IIDA community what it is. 👉 https://ow.ly/9RiE50ZR1YG

Fall has officially entered the chat. 🍂 Cool interiors. Rich textures. Warm tones. Dramatic spaces. Basically, the design equivalent of a crisp fall day. These award-winning projects from around the world are giving us all the autumn vibes. From hotels and restaurants to private spaces and clubhouses, they show just how much atmosphere great design can create. So, we must ask: Is your project a vibe? The 2026 IIDA Global Excellence Awards celebrate originality and creativity in interior design and interior architecture projects located outside the United States across 15 categories. Submissions close October 13, 2026. Enter your project: https://ow.ly/bOM850ZQERl

You put in the work. Now, you may be eligible to receive support for your professional credentials. The IIDA Foundation offers three education funds to help eligible IIDA members recover a portion of the costs associated with qualifying exams: - WELL AP Education Fund: Up to $350 for up to five recipients who have passed the WELL AP exam. - LEED Design Education Fund: Up to $350 for up to five recipients who have passed the LEED Green Associate or LEED AP exam. - NCIDQ Tuition Reimbursement Fund: Up to $1,110 for up to seven recipients who have passed all three sections of the NCIDQ exam. Current IIDA Associate, Professional, and Student members in good standing who personally paid the full exam fee may be eligible to apply, provided they meet the applicable exam-period requirements. Applications close October 16, 2026. If you’ve earned one or more of these credentials, explore the opportunity to have a portion of your exam fees reimbursed. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/3vLY50ZQaHk