Student Events
• Student Mentorship Week – Students shadow working professionals in order to gain insight into the design business, click here for more information.
• Portfolio Reviews – The first was an outstanding success and we are currently planning the next. For more information keep checking the website and your IIDA Illinois emails or contact Andrew Benner for more information.
• Student Scholarship Awards Presentation – An event to honor the recipient of our Michelle Roberts Student Scholarship. The event will also act as a networking opportunity between students and industry professionals.

Student Competitions
Student Sustainable Design Competition – A competition that demonstrates the students understanding of sustainable design. Click here for more information.http://www.iida.org/content.cfm/competitions

Scholarships
Michell Roberts Student Award Competition – The Illinois Chapter’s student award competition which will grant one IIDA Illinois student member with a $2,000 award. In memory of IIDA student member Michelle Roberts, a student will be chosen by a committee of judges based on a sample of their work and a personal essay on the power of design and it's impact on society.

For details on the 2010 competition click here.

Lloy Hack Memorial Fund – The program invites an IIDA Student Member to submit an essay about his/her experience in a day-long environment, being mentored by an interior design firm. For more information visit the IIDA Headquarters website.Student Blog

The IIDA Student Blog is a forum for our IIDA students to exchange ideas, stay up-to-date on some of the latest interior design trends, and will also allow IIDA to continue to communicate and learn about issues important to our Student Members.

Membership Applications available for download: Membership Campus Centers Student Member Benefits Student Events Links Contacts

Membership

IIDA Students Members are enrolled in design schools across the world – from Alabama to Saudi Arabia. The Association recognizes the influence that young designers have on the profession and targets Student Members with the information and events that will begin a successful career. In addition to joining two specialty Forums you may elect to participate in:
• Mentoring programs
• Tours and Lectures
• Portfolio reviews
• Networking galas
• Chapter events and much more…
Begin demonstrating your leadership abilities by joining The Association for Design Professionals. For a complete listing of Student Member Benefits see the benefits section of this page. For an Application please click here; for more information contact membership@iida.org. Also visit Especially for Students section of IIDA Headquarters web site to see what your peers are up to as well as information on internship and job openings. Membership for Student Members is based on the academic year, September trough August.

Campus Centers

Campus Centers are IIDA's version of student chapters. In February of 1997 the IIDA Board of Directors moved to encourage schools and campuses to establish Campus Centers. Being a member of a Campus Center can help cultivate your leadership skills, offer valuable networking opportunities in conjunction with your local Chapter, and gain recognition by your department for putting together informative programs.

IIDA Headquarters and Chapters all have individuals who can help you in specific areas, like communication, education, legislation, membership, etc. The IIDA College of Fellows is also an esteemed group of designers who have been recognized for their contribution to the profession and the Association, thus, they are a valuable source for speakers, mentors, and inspiration. To be put in contact with a Fellow from your area, please contact IIDA Headquarters. Headquarters can also send you Campus Center Successful Event Planning Guide and other great references to start a Campus Center and become a leader among your generation of interior designers.

Student Member Benefits

• Perspective, IIDA's publication concerning industry and practice issues and trends
• Invitations to Chapter and Region Meetings, special events, and activities
• Chapter and Regional professional development
• Chapter-level CEU programs (Professional and Associate members must meet continuing education requirements)
• Use of IIDA professional designation (for appropriate level of membership)
• Networking opportunities through Chapter and Forum programs
• IIDA Membership Card
• The MBNA credit card, IIDA's no annual fee Platinum Plus MasterCard
• ACCUTEL
• Airbourne Express discounts
• Avis Car Rental discounts
• Blue Bolt Networks
• Club Quarters
• Comprehensive Search
• The Working Advantage (Corporate Movie Club)
• Dell Computer discounts
• Material Connexion
• Pennywise Office Products
• Redvector.com

Student Events

Links

IIDA Headquarters' Links:
IIDA Headquarters

Education Links:
IL Interior Design Schools
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
IDEC

Contacts

VP of Student Affairs
Andrew Benner,
abenner@iadtchicago.com