Upcoming Events
STITCH 2024 - REV UP THE RETRO: Cars and Couture will be will be held May 16, 2024 at The Ravenswood Event Center! Stay tuned for more information!
IIDA’s annual black-tie event celebration of design excellence is back this year, kicking off NeoCon in high style with all the creative stars of the industry in attendance. In celebration of IIDA’s 30th anniversary, IIDA’s Revel in Design is bigger and bolder than ever, with a high energy and a new, award-winning venue—we’ll meet you at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, on June 9, 2024
The Illinois Chapter of the International Interior Design Association is pleased to announce the 2024 RED Awards to be held July 18, 2024 at Venue SIX10!
IIDA Illinois Chapter News
Have you passed the NCIDQ and not registered with the State of Illinois? We have a step-by-step guide about how to register!
IIDA IL Chapter Programs
IIDA IL Chapter Education Fund
The Illinois Chapter Education Fund is part of the IIDA Foundation. It is a philanthropic fund created to advance Illinois Chapter Members and the Interior Design profession through education, research, and knowledge.
Each year, the IIDA Illinois Chapter Board of Directors will identify a recipient(s) who will receive up to $1,500 in grant money to be applied to tuition reimbursement, exam fees, professional certifications, and other education and/or professional advancement costs. The recipient(s) will be announced annually at the RED Awards ceremony each spring.
Any IIDA Illinois Chapter Member or Student Member in good standing can apply. The individual must be an active Member at the time of the application, as well as when the recipient is announced.
IIDA IL JOB BOARD
We’re excited to add a local job postings board to our website to connect employers and candidates.
Resources
IIDA Resources
International Interior Design Association
Exams + Licensure
NCIDQ
National Council for Interior Design Qualification
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Efficiency Design
WELL Building
International WELL Building Institute
Professional Organizations
CIDA
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
Designs for Dignity
Pro-Bono Design Services for Non-Profits
DIFFA
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS
IDCEC
International Interior Design Continuing Education Council
IFMA
International Facility Management Association
Illinois Green Alliance
USGBC Community
NKBA
National Kitchen & Bath Association
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