International Interior Design Association

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 11,000 members in nine (9) specialty forums, nine (9) Regions, and thirty (30) chapters around the world. IIDA is committed to enhancing quality of life through excellence in interior design. IIDA advocates for interior design excellence, disseminates industry information, nurtures a global interior design community, maintains educational standards and responds to trends in business and design.

History

IIDA was founded in 1994 as the result of a merger of the Institute of Business Designers (IBD); the International Society of Interior Designers (ISID); and the Council of Federal Interior Designers (CFID). The merger created an international association with a united mission that represents interior designers worldwide. Since that date, IIDA has worked to convene communities of interior designers across regions and specialties representing the interests of the entire community. In 2004, IIDA celebrated its 10th Anniversary (1994-2004).

Membership

There are four levels of membership: Professional, Associate, Affiliate and Student.

Professional members are active interior design professionals or design educators. They have either passed the NCIDQ exam or are registered architects.

Associate members are active interior design professionals or design educators who have met the requirements of the NCIDQ but have not yet taken the exam.

Affiliate members are actively engaged in a related field such as landscape architecture or lighting design.

Students with a minimum of two years coursework are welcome to join IIDA at reduced fees.

pecialty Forums

Forums offer a venue for discussion and dissemination of information on trends, problem-solving strategies and perspectives on current or developing areas of design practice. Each forum promotes awareness among clients of the value of the profession. The forums also provide members with the chance to work directly with other design professionals in similar fields and offer networking opportunities along with access to exclusive resources. The nine forums are:
*Corporate
*Education and Research
*Facility Planning and Design
*Government
*Healthcare
*Hospitality
*Residential
*Retail
*Sustainable

Publications

All members receive a copy of the quarterly journal, "Perspective." In-depth articles highlight exceptional work in all design practice areas.

The organization also publishes a biweekly newsletter, "DesignMatters", that covers industry news and organization activities including industry events, networking opportunities and chapter news.

As part of its advocacy activities, IIDA tracks and promotes legislation that protects the interior design profession. The legislative newsletter, "GRAction", spotlights governmental action across the nation.

Research and Career Services

A Knowledge Center on the organization's web site includes a Calendar of Events, a listing of Continuing Education courses and a database of research items pertinent to the interior design profession. The IIDA web site also includes a Career Center that connects the design community with qualified professionals.

The Foundation

The foundation is a not-for-profit (501c3), philanthropic organization whose primary mission is to advance interior design through education, research, and knowledge to benefit IIDA and the interior design profession. Under the guidance of its Board of Trustees, the foundation works in collaboration with IIDA to support the strategic plan of the association.

Chapters

There are 30 chapters located around the world.

Region 1: Europe/Mediterranean

*Portugal
Coverage: Portugal

Region 2: Eastern Pacific
*Japan
Coverage: Eastern Pacific Areas

Region 3: Southwest US
*Southwest
Coverage: Arizona; New Mexico; Las Vegas

*Rocky Mountain
Coverage: Colorado; Utah; Wyoming; Montana

*Southern California
Coverage: Southern California including Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Orange Coast, Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs

Region 4 : Northwest US
*Northern California
Coverage: Northern California including Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, San Francisco, Nevada (excluding Las Vegas), Hawaii

*Oregon
Coverage: Oregon

*Northern Pacific
Coverage: Washington; Alaska; Idaho, British Columbia, and Alberta

Region 5: Central US
*Illinois
Coverage: Illinois

*Great Plains
Coverage: Iowa; Nebraska; South Dakota

*Indiana
Coverage: Indiana

*Ohio/KY
Coverage: Ohio/Kentucky

*Michigan
Coverage: Michigan

*Northland
Coverage: Minnesota, the Dakotas, western Wisconsin and southern Canada

*Mid-America
Coverage: Missouri; Kansas

*Wisconsin
Coverage: Wisconsin

Region 6: South Central US
*Delta Regional
Coverage: Louisiana; Mississippi; Arkansas

*Texas/Oklahoma
Coverage: Texas, Oklahoma

Region 7: Southeast US
*Alabama
Coverage: Alabama

*Carolinas
Coverage: North Carolina, South Carolina except Hilton Head

*Florida
Coverage: Florida

*Georgia
Coverage: Georgia, Hilton Head Island area of South Carolina

*Tennessee
Coverage: Tennessee.

Region 8: Northeast US
*New England
Coverage: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut

*New York
Coverage: New York

*Pennsylvania/NJ/Delaware
Coverage: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

*Virginia/West Virginia
Coverage: Virginia/West Virginia

*Mid- Atlantic
Coverage: Washington D.C. area including all of Maryland

Region 9: Mexico/Central & South Americas
*Guadalajara
Coverage: Guadalajara, Mexico

*Mexico City
Coverage: Central & South America; Mexico except Guadalajara

ee also

*Interior Design Education
*Interior decoration
*Interior architecture

External links

* [http://www.idera.in/ IDERA]
* [http://www.iida.org/ IIDA Website]
* [http://knowledgecenter.iida.org/ IIDA Knowledge Center]
* [http://www.iidane.org/ IIDA New England Chapter]
* [http://www.iidany.org/ IIDA New York Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-northernpacific.org/ IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter]
* [http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=318 IIDA Rocky Mountain Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-nc.org/ IIDA Northern California Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-socal.org/ IIDA Southern California Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-tx-ok.org/ IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-or.org/ IIDA Oregon Chapter]
* [http://www.iida-ilchap.org/ IIDA Illinois Chapter]
* [http://www.iidafla.org/ IIDA Florida Chapter]
* [http://www.iidamac.org/ IIDA Mid Atlantic Chapter]
* [http://www.ppi2pass.com/ PPI Home Page –- for NCIDQ exam review materials]