About IIDA Wisconsin

History of IIDA
IIDA was founded in 1994 as the result of a merger of the Institute of Business Designers (IBD); the International Society of Interior Designers (ISID); and the Council of Federal Interior Designers (CFID). The goal of the merger was to create an international association with a united mission that would represent interior designers worldwide. Since that date, IIDA has worked to convene communities of interior designers across regions and specialties representing the interests for the entire community.


IIDA Wisconsin
IIDA WI Chapter has 178 members, with 40 Professional Members, 32 Associate Members, 42 Industry Members, and 52 Student Members.  The final 12 make up our Educators and Affiliate members.  Wisconsin Chapter's vision is to be influencial in advancing the profession and be indispensible to the Wisconsin interior design communittee.  The board of directors is made up of 13 industry volunteers that strive to do their best to advance the Interior Design profession and the IIDA WI Chapter.



Mission
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) works to enhance quality of life through excellence in interior design and to advance interior design through knowledge, value and community. IIDA is a professional networking and educational association of 13,000 Members in nine specialty Forums in 30 Chapters around the world.

Definition of an Interior Designer
For the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public, the Professional Interior Designer:

  • analyzes the client's needs, goals, and life and safety requirements;
  • integrates findings with knowledge of interior design;
  • formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional, and aesthetic;
  • develops and presents final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media;
  • prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment;
  • collaborates with professional services of other licensed practitioners in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval;
  • prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client's agent;
  • reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion.