Research Guides: Applied Human Sciences: IDFM Professional Resources

Professional Websites

Fashion
Interior Design

The MET (Costume Institute Collections)
Ephemeral and archival collections from the Institute / Irene Lewisohn Costume Institute Library.
Retail Week (Fashion Sector)
Fashion retailing news, data, analysis, video, etc.
The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Includes dedicated research resources.
Fashion Network
Articles and daily newsletters on professionals in fashion, luxury, and beauty.
Fashion-Era
Over 890 free content pages devoted to women's fashion trends, costume, and history.

ARCAT
Find building product information and product content such as specs, CAD, and BIM.
Design Milk
News and trends in architecture, interior design, automotive, fashion, technology + art, etc.
Healthy Materials Lab (Parsons)
Learn about healthier, sustainable, low-carbon choices in design materials.
Color Matters
Learn basic color theory and psychology.
FabricLink
A networking and education resource for all things textile.
ProductFind
Search for products and browse vendor catalogs from Interior Design Magazine.
Moodboard (from Roomstyler)
Create a mood board that evokes a certain style or concept.

United States Fashion Industry Assocation
Devoted to helping fashion industry professionals network and work together towards success.
Costume Society of America
The past, present, and future of attire.
Council of Fashion Designers of America
Home to the CFDA Fashion Awards, this nonprofit seeks to empower American fashion throughout the world.
Clean Clothes Campaign
CCC fights for the rights of garment workers around the world.
National Retail Federation
As the world’s largest retail trade association, NRF champions the cause of retailers and retail workers everywhere.
International Textile and Apparel Association
Works to provide learning resources and professional opportunities to educators and students worldwide. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
Advocating for sewing and design business since 1984.

American Society of Interior Designers
With over 13,000 members, ASID is the premier organization for interior design.
Council for Interior Design Qualification
Since 1974, CIDQ has been the standard to which all interior design professionals are held.
Interior Design Society
Based in North Carolina, IDS focuses on professional residential design. Encourages charitable design and offers student scholarships.
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The leading association for green building practices. Oversees Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating systems.
International Interior Design Association
With over 15,000 members in 58 countries, the IIDA offers a wealth of resources for educators and design professionals.
International Furnishings and Design Association
Works to inspire collaboration within the furnishings and design industry to support its people, their products and services.
International Association of Lighting Designers
Consisting of over 1,400 members, the IALD is the world’s leading authority in lighting design. Features a lighting designer search engine.

Interested in Vintage Sewing Patterns?

Vintage Patterns Wikia is an online community designed to showcase, discuss, and learn about patterns from the 1920s-1970s. Users can explore the history of fashion, view completed projects, and purchase vintage patterns from affiliated vendors.

Why Networking Matters

Professional societies allow academics, professionals, and students to network and share their research and projects/products.

Student Membership Perks:

reduced fees
reduced conference registration
scholarship and grant opportunities
job/internship listings
mentorship programs
research and career resources

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Subjects: Allied Health, Applied Human Sciences, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, Fashion and Interior Design, Health and Wellness, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health and Medicine, Social Work