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Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is preparing its sixth Design Symposium this fall.

The Innovation in Design Thinking – Student Competition provides a national spotlight for students to show the potential of design to positively change and add value to our lives. Here are some helpful tips from past judges to help you prepare this year’s submission. 

IDC’s Value of Design Awards (VODA) provide interior designers with a forum to showcase the benefits of design thinking. Here are some helpful tips from past judges to help you prepare this year’s submissions. 

IDC President, Keshia Caplette, provides an update about award deadlines, upcoming events, and advocacy initiatives.

IDC is seeking members from the fields of interior design, education, media, manufacturers and materials suppliers, small and large firm and business owners, and other creative fields to join the roster of judges for three award programs.

On March 8, IDC hosted the first of its two west coast ISPC panels, bringing together IDC members, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry representatives in Vancouver, B.C.

Interior Design in Canada has lost another icon. Arlene Gould, a prominent figure in the community, passed away on March 2, 2023.

To better support members, IDC has established relationships with the federal government to advocate for member needs, lobby government on needed changes to the interior design profession, and keep members informed about issues that may impact their businesses....

In 2022, IDC introduced a new industry partnership level, Technology Partner. Meet IDC’s current technology partners – CADcentre, Casa Digital Media, and Vectorworks.