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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.

The Retail Design Institute (RDI) celebrates design students’ success and visions for the future of retail design!

The new series, featuring IDC President, Keshia Caplette, will inform members about IDC updates, deadlines for programs and participation, industry news, upcoming events around the country, and ways to get directly involved with IDC.