Business Details
Interior Design Excellence Network
We are the leading network of interior design professionals dedicated to elevating industry excellence through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Our organization fosters connections among designers, shares specialized knowledge, and celebrates innovative design practices. With a focus on professional development, we provide resources to enhance skills and advance careers in commercial interior design. We actively advocate for legislative recognition to protect public health, safety, and welfare through standardized design practices. Our commitment to education includes offering continuing education units, mentorship opportunities, and certification preparation.Through signature events and networking platforms, we connect professionals across Illinois to drive industry innovation. Our team works tirelessly to maintain partnerships with allied organizations and expand market opportunities for interior design professionals. With decades of collective experience, our leadership team brings deep expertise in advocacy, education, and professional standards. We maintain transparent operations through regular financial reporting and board governance. Our dedication to ethical design practices ensures we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility to both our members and the public.
Services
Advocacy
Professional Development
Networking Events
Design Education
Legislative Updates
Student Mentorship
Certification Preparation
Highlights and features
- We provide exclusive access to industry advocacy efforts shaping interior design standards
- Our organization offers NCIDQ certification preparation and continuing education programs
- We host signature networking events to connect professionals across design sectors
- Our leadership includes certified interior designers with legislative expertise
- We maintain partnerships with allied organizations like ASID for comprehensive industry support
Services
Advocacy
We lead industry advocacy efforts to protect and advance interior design standards. Our programs focus on licensing legislation, code compliance, and professional recognition to ensure quality design practices benefiting both designers and the public. We maintain active partnerships with state and national organizations.
Professional Development
Our continuing education programs and NCIDQ exam preparation resources help professionals enhance their expertise. We offer mentorship opportunities, workshops, and networking platforms to support career advancement through skill development and industry connections.
Networking Events
Signature events and monthly meetings provide platforms for professional collaboration. Our current programming includes the RED Awards, Leaders Breakfast, and special interest networking sessions connecting designers across all career stages and specialties.
Design Education
We deliver targeted educational initiatives including CEUs, student mentorship, and specialized design workshops. Our programs emphasize practical applications of design principles while addressing current industry trends and technological advancements in commercial interiors.
Student Support
Our student membership connects emerging designers with experienced professionals through mentoring programs and campus center liaisons. We offer access to industry events, educational resources, and career development tools to prepare students for successful design careers.
People
Christine Gould
Chapter President
Professional IIDA member with NCIDQ certification, Christine leads our board in advancing interior design standards through strategic initiatives and professional advocacy efforts across Illinois.
Mo Alsinan
VP Advocacy
As Associate IIDA member and advocacy leader, Mo directs legislative efforts protecting design professional rights while maintaining partnerships to advance industry regulations benefiting public safety.
Sarah Etcheson
VP Sponsorship
Industry IIDA member Sarah manages sponsorship programs connecting design firms with professional development opportunities through event partnerships and educational funding initiatives.
Jessica Kirshner
VP Communications
Associate IIDA member Jessica oversees communication strategies that keep members informed about advocacy issues, educational events, and industry developments through digital platforms and publications.
Kimberly Martin
Immediate Past President
Professional IIDA member Kimberly established foundational programs during her presidency that continue supporting professional development and industry recognition across Illinois design communities.
Questions
What does IIDA Illinois specialize in?
We specialize in commercial interior design advocacy, professional development, and networking across Illinois through legislative support, educational programs, and industry events.
How can I participate in advocacy efforts?
Join our advocacy committee, attend legislative briefings, or sign up for our text alerts to stay informed on current design-related policy issues.
What membership benefits exist?
Members receive event discounts, educational resources, networking opportunities, advocacy representation, and access to exclusive industry partnerships and certification programs.
How do I attend events?
Register through our website for signature events like the RED Awards, monthly board meetings, professional development workshops, and sponsored networking opportunities.
What educational programs are available?
We offer NCIDQ exam preparation, continuing education units, student mentorship programs, and specialized workshops on current interior design practices and standards.
