With a view to advancement of the Interior Design Profession in India, the Indian Institute of Interior Designers was founded in 1972 to establish good professional and trade practices and ethics among its members highlight and enhance the image of the Interior Design Profession and exchange know –how with similar organizations in other countries.
Today it comprises of over three thousand members spread around the country having eleven Chapters and four Centers.
The IIID is a full member of the IFI-International Federation of Interior Architects / Interior Designers and the APSDA-Asia Pacific Space Designers Association and an associate of the JDF-Japan Design Foundation.
" To CONSOLIDATE and expand the contribution of the Interior Design Profession towards improving quality of life in contemporary and future societies by sharing of knowledge and experience and understanding of responsibilities."
IIID has worked out a comprehensive syllabus to implement education in Interior Design which is available for adoption by educational Institutes. The syllabus will be periodically updated in line with developments both in educational systems and design challenges.
The IIID has a multi category membership with the Associate / Fellow and Trade categories forming the core of the Institute. The other categories include Affiliate, Education, Licentiate, Student, Press and Honorary Members.
In order to accomplish the mission and objectives it has set for itself, IIID has established a two tiered hierarchy, to maintain close contact with its members spread over its chapters and centers. An Executive Committee at the Head Quarters in Mumbai and a Managing Committee at each Chapter / Centre is elected biannually from its core members.
The President heads the Executive Committee at national level and a Chairman each of the Managing Committees at the Chapters/ Centres. New Regional Chapters / Centres are in the process of being established depending upon the membership strength in the city or state. Presently Chapters are formed where core membership is a minimum of one hundred and Centres a minimum of thirty.
IIID publishes a quarterly magazine - INSITE, a "walk through" its various national and regional activities and events. INSITE now includes sections that contribute to the continuing education of its members by updates on technology and associated services and features examples of good design practice from around the country.
All vital information about IIID can also be accessed through its website - www.iiid.org
AWARDS
IIID promotes and acknowledges excellence in Interior Design by conducting an Annual competition for completed works - IIID MK Awards at a National level. Held at different cities and venues each year, the Awards Nite is a much talked about and featured event of the Institute.
'Showcase' - the very name, which is synonymous with the work - 'exhibition' of latest products and trends in the profession, also helps enhance the objectives of the Institute - is like the jewel in the crown of IIID. Hosted by its various Chapters / Centres spread all over the Country.
The biannual National Convention gathers members to deliberate on issues of significant contemporary interest and concern to members ranging from good practice and principles to social responsibility and technological advancements in design. The panache with which the Convention is organized and administered speaks of the high standard set by IIID and its mission.
IIID believes in collaborating with Major Institute of affiliated professions to widen the horizons of its members such as The Indian Institute of Architects, Practicing Architects & Engineers association at various chapters. (Society of Lighting Engineer ISLE and Institute of HVAC Consultants ISHRAE). IIID also has close liaison with Council of Architects in New Delhi.
IIID invites sponsorship based on specified guidelines for special projects or events of the institute which shall mutually benefit - both members of IIID as well as sponsors. Sponsorship could be specifically designed to suit sponsors. Budget and theme of the event. Sponsorship on a long term basis is also available for specific activities.
IIID is actively involved with The International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI) which was founded in Denmark in 1963 to unite and provide discussion of Interior Design issues within a handful of European countries. During the IFI's existence there has been tremendous growth in membership representing 52 member associations, institutions and schools in 45 countries of every continent. The IFI collectively represents over 25,000 practicing Interior Designers worldwide.
IIID was admitted to the IFI as a full member in 1995 and hosted one of the most successful IFI Congress - 'DesignSutra' at Mumbai in 2003. Presently the IIID has a representative on the IFI Board since 2001
