Research Guides: Fashion and Interior Design: Orgs: Interior Design

Organizations: Interior Design

American Society of Interior Designers
With over 13,000 members, ASID is the premier organization for interior design.
American Lighting Association
The lighting experts—from every room in the house to theaters and the great outdoors.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
CIDA is dedicated to all facets of the interior design profession, including accreditation in higher education.
Council for Interior Design Qualification
Since 1974, CIDQ has been the standard to which all interior design professionals are held.
Interior Design Society
Based on North Carolina, IDS focuses on professional residential design. Encourages charitable design and offers student scholarships.
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.
International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers
Expands the profession through knowledge and experience in education, practice and fellowship.
International Furnishings and Design Association
Works to inspire collaboration within the furnishings and design industry to support its people, their products and services.
International Interior Design Association
With over 15,000 members in 58 countries, the IIDA offers a wealth of resources for educators and design professionals.
Interior Design Educators Council
Dedicated to the advancement of interior design education, scholarship, and service.