International Interior Design Association

Faye Toogood is one of Britain’s most boundary-pushing designers. She embraces the unconventional - calling her team ‘Misfits’ who thrive on individuality and creativity. Her ability to bridge the worlds of fine art, design, and fashion to being a leading design commentator as a past editor at The World of Interiors, Toogood’s approach celebrates authenticity and innovation as she redefines furniture as art for iconic design houses like Poltrona Frau. Curious to learn more about her design journey? Read the full article now here! 🔗 https://ow.ly/RsO050TJN0A #IIDA #DesignInspiration

We had an amazing few days at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo! One highlight we want to share is the IIDA Panel - Beating Healthcare Burnout: Harnessing Design for Staff Health and Well-Being. It was standing room only for this incredible conversation about designing for healthcare staff and care teams that are elemental to the healing and function of built spaces for healthcare and well-being. A few takeaways from our discussion were - Considering sensory experiences like acoustics and lighting that affect care staff's stress, focus, and performance - all the way to collaborative, creative . - Creating full-scale mockups produce increased "ah ha" moments for management as to why and how recommendations of a design and materials plan - Leaning into the negotiation with clients when it comes to advocating for design direction from staff spaces, storage, productivity, and technology for better care outcomes Another way to summarize the wide-ranging conversation was by our always engaging moderator Abby Scott Scott, FIIDA, AIA Allied, Design Director, Interiors, HDR is "Great design can be silent." Ultimately nodding to the discussion's focus on the variety of details designers must consider for members of staff and care teams as they are key users of healthcare spaces that drive lasting outcomes for patients, their families, and the facilities' management/administration. Abby guided our expert panel ✨ Joan Albert – Regional Healthcare Director and Principal, Page Southerland Page ✨ Erica Irvin – Chief of Design Services, Apogee Consulting Group ✨ Jolene Mudri, MBA, IIDA, NCIDQ LEED AP, IIDA – Senior Project Manager, Perkins&Will ✨ Lucy Williams – Regional Practice Director, Interiors, Principal, HKS A HUGE thanks to our perennial session sponsor Rockfon for supporting this fascinating topic and hard-hitting discussion. We are excited to see you all at the next conference and expo in October 2025 in Kansas City!⭐ #IIDA #HCD #InteriorDesign

🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 You now have until October 15 to submit your project for the IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards! This global competition recognizes innovation in interior design and architecture throughout the Asia-Pacific region across 15 categories. If you’ve completed a project in the last two years, now’s your chance to gain international recognition. 🌏✨ Seize this opportunity and showcase your expertise! Submit now: https://ow.ly/ASBg50TJMH0 #IIDA #InteriorDesign #AsiaPacific #GlobalDesign #IIDAAwards

Best of luck to all our IIDA members taking the NCIDQ exam this October! We’re cheering you on—stay focused, you’ve got this! 💪 #IIDA #NCIDQ #InteriorDesign #Exams

We had an amazing few days at the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo! One highlight we want to share is the IIDA Power Breakfast: Holistic Approach to Healing and Well-Being. A few takeaways from our discussion were Enacting emotional intelligence to build trust with stakeholders like patients and their families and the care staff - Instilling humility is necessary in any successful outcome - Using the eight dimensions of well-being to create enduring facilities with healing experiences - We had a great audience for this conversation, led by our always engaging moderator Kip Altstaetter, Managing Partner and Principal of The KipCo. He guided our expert panel ✨ Diana Araoz-Fraser, LSSYB, Assoc. IIDA, Studio Design Leader, Interiors, HKS ✨ Oxana Dallas, IIDA, Principal Designer, Commercial, AHF ✨ Stephanie Fallon, MS IIDA CHID, Director of Interiors, PhiloWilke Partnership ✨ Michael Schur, AIA, Global Wellness Practice Leader, Senior Associate, Gensler, Chicago A HUGE thanks to our session sponsor AHF Family of Brands', Crossville Tile, Armstrong Flooring™, Parterre, and AHF Contract for supporting this important topic and amazing way to start the day. We are excited to see you all at the next conference and expo in October 2025 in Kansas City! #IIDA #HCD #InteriorDesign

From a childhood spent traveling the globe to becoming the principal and director of interiors at AECOM’s Washington, D.C. office, Ursula Finley, IIDA, shares how a single moment of inspiration set her on a path to a flourishing design career. Finley’s global perspective, multilingualism, and passion have shaped her approach to creating inclusive and functional spaces. Discover more about this IIDA leader and her journey. Read the full story in our Hispanic Heritage Month profile series! 🔗 https://ow.ly/WBUe50TJJbG #IIDA #HispanicHeritageMonth #InteriorDesign

📢 Exciting Announcement! The finale of Collective Design, Season Five - our hard-hitting educational discussion series, brings you a special three-part series focused on one of the most critical, ongoing conversations in the design industry today: equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Join us for these thought-provoking discussions—October 22, 23, and 24—as top architecture and design industry leaders come together for engaging roundtables. Each episode examines the current state of EDI, explores both the progress and challenges, and provides actionable strategies to further advance diversity and equity in design. 🔎 What can you expect? • Insightful panel discussions moderated by experts in the field. • A deep dive into key markers of EDI progress and signs of potential setbacks. • Strategies for fostering more inclusive design practices that create a lasting impact not just within firms but across communities and society. A deep thanks to Tarkett for sponsoring for this important examination. Each episode qualifies for 1 IDCEC CEU, offering a chance to enhance your professional development and contribute to a more equitable future in design. 👉 Register today and secure your spot for this impactful series: https://ow.ly/vI1g50TJ5cQ #IIDA #EDI #DiversityInDesign #CollectiveDesign

In partnership with IIDA. Join Kimball International October 17th for a virtual panel conversation led by Design Futurist, Kaelynn Reid, as we dive into Lifestyle Amenities. Together with industry-leading experts, we’ll explore how hospitality-inspired environments can enhance well-being, foster connection, and boost productivity. 🔗 Register now at: https://ow.ly/r2jN50THTGu

In partnership with IIDA. Boutique Design New York (BDNY) is the curated, creative event of the industry—bringing together designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, owners, and developers with inventive manufacturers of interior design elements for hospitality. Join us November 10-11 to glean wisdom from some of the most talented and influential figures in the hospitality realm. Click here to register now for BDNY 👉 https://ow.ly/qoBY50THVr1 #bdny #boutiquedesign #hospitalitydesign

Find your happy place. Joy, the new collection of woven and coated high-performance textiles from Designtex reflects their longstanding belief that the spaces we inhabit should uplift our spirits. Silicone Cheer, inspired by lily pads, is a pattern that can energize or soothe. It is made of 100% silicone, exceeding the industry standard requirements for non-toxic fabrics and complies with tough Greenguard Gold and LEED criteria. It is Healthier Hospitals Compliant, with no PVC, PFAS, antimicrobials or flame retardants, and low VOCs and can also be used outdoors! In partnership with IIDA. 🔗 https://ow.ly/M1Pm50TGP8x