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The mission of The Interior Design Educators Council, Inc. is the
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02/27/2026

Have you registered for the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference?

It's not too late! Join fellow interior design educators, students, and designers from across the country for three days of insightful sessions, workshops, research presentations, and more.

Secure your spot now: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

02/25/2026

There are only a few weeks left until the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference!

Stay ahead of emerging topics in interior design education through impactful discussions, interactive workshops, and other conversations focused on:

🌟 Social Impact
🌟 Creative Scholarship
🌟 Data-Driven Design
🌟 and more

Explore the full schedule and secure your spot today: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

02/09/2026

Early bird registration for the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference ends today! Register now to save and join us in Chicago, IL, March 16-19, 2026: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

Don't miss out on three impactful days of conversations, workshops, and research presentations on key issues in interior design education.

02/05/2026

Hear from our dynamic keynote speaker, Colin M. Gray, PhD, Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, at the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference!

Join Colin as they explore an ethics-focused approach to making design decisions that account for social impact and the future of the profession.

Reminder: Hear from our dynamic keynote speaker, Colin M. Gray, PhD, Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, at the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference!

Reminder: early bird registration ends Monday, February 9. Secure your spot now to save and be part of this gathering of interior design practitioners, educators, and students from across the country.

Register now: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

01/21/2026

The Paper Presentation Schedule for the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference is now live!

Explore the full lineup of impactful sessions, workshops, industry-leading research, and more on emerging topics in interior design education.

The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Monday, February 9. Secure your spot now to save.

Register & Explore the Schedule: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

01/08/2026

Secure your spot at the 2026 IDEC Annual Conference!

Join fellow interior design practitioners, educators, and manufactures and explore new and innovative ways to make effective design choices.

Note: early bird registration ends January 24. Don't miss out - register to save and reserve your spot today!

Register now: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

12/18/2025

Registration is now open! The 2026 IDEC Annual Conference theme is Make Good Design Decisions. Scheduled for March 16-19, 2026 at Columbia College Chicago, the conference will offer unique opportunities to visit both Fulton Market and The Merchandise Mart!

For more information and to register, visit https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

11/06/2025

Happening Now: IDEC members Helen Turner and Stephanie Sickler present their program, "Sharpies and Crayons: Evaluating Finish Materials in Education Spaces," to a full house at .

10/31/2025

During the IDEC Virtual Symposium Panel Discussion, our speakers shared what inspires them most about shaping the next generation of designers. “It is critically important to be authentic to build trust and establish relationships with your students. As the years go on, you find that you are watching different movies and listening to different music than the students you are teaching. You have to plan to share your personal interests to create connection.”

Panelists:
Ronn Daniel – Associate Professor, Kent State University
Jill Pable – Professor Emeritus, Florida State University
Joan Dickinson – Professor, Radford University

10/30/2025

Day 1 of the IDEC Virtual Symposium 2025 was filled with highlights, including 18 research presentations from interior design educators!

The Keynote Session, “The Heart of Our Passion: Studio is Ours” from Elizabeth Boling, Professor of Instructional Design at Indiana University Bloomington, inspired meaningful discussion, including this quote from an attendee.

It's not too late to join your peers for Day 2. Learn more and register: https://idec.org/conference/2025-virtual-symposium

10/16/2025

Join Trendsight Team color strategist & design expert Emily Kantz for a masterclass in trend forecasting on November 14, at 2 pm EDT.

Earn CEU credit & explore the future of color with insider insights from our biennial report. Register now: https://heyor.ca/PItzHY

10/15/2025

There's still time to register for IDEC's 2025 Virtual Symposium, happening October 30-31!

Join your peers for this two-day virtual event and hear Elizabeth Boling, Professor of Instructional Design at Indiana University Bloomington during her Keynote Session, "The Heart of Our Passion: Studio is Ours."

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with and hear from fellow design educators and professionals. Register now: https://idec.org/conference/2025-virtual-symposium/

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