Igniting Design Passion

Cultivating the next generation of interior design leaders through academic research, collaboration, and community.

Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) empowers design educators and students with tools to ignite passion and fuel learning. Explore the growing library of innovative teaching resources, respected academic research, accredited design programs, scholarship opportunities, and community conferences available to IDEC members.

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Doing Better By Design

IDEC members shape and inspire the bright minds who design our future.

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A Community 750+ Strong

OF MAKERS, DESIGNERS, AND CREATORS
bringing more intention and more purpose to our interior worlds.

20,000+ Students

INSPIRES AND MENTORED BY IDEC MEMBER EDUCATORS

200+ Accredited

DESIGN PROGRAMS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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Raising the ceiling of what’s possible for interior design.

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Innovative teaching ideas and resources to kindle learning and strengthen student skills.

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Industry-shaping publications and peer-reviewed content to facilitate discussion and inspire innovation.

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Browse and post available positions across a robust network of thousands of qualified professionals.

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