Interior Design Association (IDA)

The Interior Design Association is the professional body representing interior design professionals and practices working principally in the international commercial interiors market with public and private sector clients.

The IDA promotes and protects the interests of interior designers and encourages the highest possible standards of design, service and professional performance. It is directed by interior designers for interior designers.

The association was established in 2009, when it became clear that no industry body satisfactorily represented interior design practices and individuals in the commercial market place.

It is an independent body for the interior design industry and has the objective to facilitate a strong and prosperous contract interiors market. The development of members' commercial interests is a priority and raising the status of the interior designer its key objective.

IDA activities are driven by the demands of its members and focuses on the general prosperity of the industry. The following objectives have been established within a strategy of continuous improvement:

• To work on behalf of members to develop commercial excellence
• Protection of design right and seek changes in legislation
• Closer relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to exchange knowledge
• Take commercial interior design to a higher status as a profession
• To be the voice of the members and the industry on relevant issues
• To encourage a positive business environment