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![IDC members get access to DesignTO](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DesignTO.png)
IDC members get access to DesignTO
This year, IDC members who renew their membership or sign up to become members for the first time will get access to DesignTO membership perks.
![Innovation in Design Thinking: 2023 IDC Student Competition Accepting Submissions](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-student-competition-square-graphic-1.png)
Innovation in Design Thinking: 2023 IDC Student Competition Accepting Submissions
Applications are now open for the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition. Deadline to submit is April 28, 2023.
![Innovation Awards](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IDC-Innovation-awards.jpg)
Innovation Awards
Exclusively for 2023 Industry Partners, IDC is bringing back the Innovation Awards – an awards program established in 1984 to honour excellence in product design and new showroom creativity.
![IDC Celebrates Black History Month 2023](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Black-History-Month-2023-200x200-1.png)
IDC Celebrates Black History Month 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, IDC celebrates the contribution of Black interior designers in Canada and the U.S. Read on to learn about the work and achievements of Black interior designers.
![2023 VODA Applications Now Open](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VODA_Logo_Tagline-square-e1619016993120.jpg)
2023 VODA Applications Now Open
IDC’s Value of Design Awards (VODA) shines a spotlight on Canadian interior designers by providing a forum to showcase the benefits of design thinking.
![Honouring Designers During Black History Month](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Celebrating-Black-History-Month-1.png)
Honouring Designers During Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, IDC will be engaging different approaches for supporting our Black and underrepresented community members and celebrating the work and achievements of Black and underrepresented designers, to help ignite new dialogue within our community.
![Farewell and thank you to outgoing IDC Foundation Board Chair, Carol Jones](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Carol-Jones-1080x675.jpg)
Farewell and thank you to outgoing IDC Foundation Board Chair, Carol Jones
The IDC Foundation (IDCF) Board of Directors would like to acknowledge the contributions of Chair, Carol Jones, whose term ended at the end of 2022.
![The 2023 AZ Awards is Open for Entries!](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AZ-Awards-2023-Submit-Now-1-1080x675.gif)
The 2023 AZ Awards is Open for Entries!
Submit your best work to the 13th edition of AZURE’s annual competition and show the world what you have accomplished!
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2023 Trade Missions Schedule
IDC Trade Missions are making a come back this year! Learn more about exciting opportunities available in 2023.