EDI + PHILANTHROPY
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DIVERSITY
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INCLUSION
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EQUITY ✴ DIVERSITY ✴ INCLUSION ✴
STRONGER TOGETHER | IIDA’s Commitment to Inclusive Design
We believe that great design starts with diverse voices. When different perspectives come together, they spark richer conversations, bold ideas, and lasting innovation. Inclusivity isn’t just a value, it’s a driving force behind a stronger, more dynamic design industry.
Our chapter is committed to creating space for every voice to be heard, respected, and celebrated. From uplifting underrepresented communities to advocating for equity at every level, we’re working to ensure that design truly reflects the world we live in.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just part of our mission—they shape our actions, fuel our collaborations, and define our future. We’re building a community where every designer, no matter their background, feels empowered to lead, create, and thrive.
SHARE YOUR
INSPIRING STORIES
Do you know someone who has inspired you, personally or professionally, that deserves to be celebrated?
Let’s honor the mentors, trailblazers, and cultural connections that continue to drive our design community forward. Share your story with us by filling out the form.
Read How IIDA HQ Champions EDI Initiatives
IIDA Equity Council
The IIDA Equity Council will produce, develop, and provide a series of actionable tools and strategies informing IIDA’s commitment to ensure inclusion for all members. Read more to learn how to become a member of the IIDA Equity Council.
Collective Design:
Webinar Series
The Collective Design webinar series provides resources, information, and inspiration to the design community. Explore design from the lens of its larger societal impact and examine influencing factors and industries.
3-Part Mini-Series:
The State of EDI
In this very special miniseries, experts analyze the design landscape, pinpointing markers of EDI progress, signs of potential backslide, and actionable strategies to enhance EDI betterment across the industry.
Diversity in Design
Scholarship Awardees
Our winners represent diverse voices and perspectives in interior design, and we are pleased to enrich diversity of thought in the industry by supporting these students in their educational pursuits.
Questions or Ideas? Reach out today!
Email Us at iidasw.edi.philanthropy@gmail.com or fill out the form below.
Janene Wong-Brehmer,
Associate IIDA
Director of EDI & Philanthropy