Interior Design

The Center for Universal Design, an initiative of the NCSU College of Design, is a national information, technical assistance, and research center that evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities, outdoor environments, and products. Our mission is to improve environments and products through design innovation, research, education and design assistance.
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The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution is the only museum in the nation devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. The Museum presents compelling perspectives on the impact of design on daily life through active educational and curatorial programming. It is the mission of Cooper-Hewitt’s staff and Board of Trustees to advance the public understanding of design across the twenty-four centuries of human creativity represented by the Museum’s collection.

The preeminent professional organization in the healthcare design industry advancing the use of an evidence-based design process to improve health, safety and business outcomes.

The IDEA Center (Univ of Buffalo School for Architecture and Planning) produces knowledge and tools to increase equity in design for underrepresented groups. We create person-centered products, programs, and environments and we share these practices with change-makers in universities, organizations, and communities. We strive for results that empower, inspire, and build an inclusive community for all.

We’re leading a global movement to transform health and well-being with our people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities. We do this using our WELL Building Standard (WELL), a roadmap for creating and certifying spaces that advance human health and well-being.

Founded in 1975, the American Society of Interior Designers is the oldest, largest and leading professional organization for interior designers.

"The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 13,000 Members in 10 specialty Forums in 31 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in Interior Design and advancing Interior Design through knowledge."

Organizes local events and supports professionals and students in Texas and Oklahoma.

CIDA-accredited programs assure the public that interior design education prepares students to be responsible, well-informed, skilled professionals who make beautiful, safe, and comfortable spaces that also respect the earth and its resources.

NCIDQ serves to identify to the public those interior designers who have met the minimum standards for professional practice by passing the NCIDQ Examination. They administer programs that set the bar for professional competency in the interior design profession.

Designing in Color is focused on disrupting the Eurocentric way architecture has been taught and practiced for decades. We want to replace that outdated system with a new, empathetic design foundation rooted in equity and justice. DCo works hard so the issues and struggles we endured in our education and practice don't harm the next generation of designers.

Empowers design educators and students with tools to ignite passion and fuel learning that shapes the future of the interior design profession.

A world-level federation serving the Interiors community’s experts, industry, enthusiasts and policymakers. Offers opportunities for entities ranging from professional practitioners and design firms to educational and government institutions, design promoters and national associations to directly join and participate in our world community, network and activities.

This website was created by the following professional organizations (ASID, CIDA, IDC, IDEC, IIDA, and NCIDQ) as a service to individuals pursuing a career in Interior Design.