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We are dedicated to advancing the profession of interior design through standards and accreditation in higher education

 
 
 
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50 FOR 50 FUNDRAISER

Your support funds our rigorous process and ensures future interior design graduates are not only prepared for entry-level practice but thrive as future professionals.  

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FACES OF CIDA

Learn more about CIDA from the people that are leading and learning from CIDA and CIDA-accredited programs today.

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FUTURE VISION 2021

In 2020-21, Future Vision was convened to set priorities for the next generation of CIDA's interior design accreditation standards. A diverse array of leaders were brought together for a curated series of discussions to take stock of interior design's unique, enduring value and model how the profession will advance and thrive in the future. CIDA's Future Vision results will be used to strategically evolve accreditation standards to the benefit of the profession’s future graduates and practitioners.

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AWARDS

CIDA is proud to honor the exceptional individuals who advance the field of interior design through the highest quality of professional education.

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FOR STUDENTS

Deciding what career you would like to pursue and selecting a college to attend are big decisions. Here is more information for parents and students.

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FOR FACULTY

Read on for more information for faculty and programs.

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FOR VOLUNTEERS

Recognizing that their efforts can have a tremendous impact on improving the interior design profession, nearly 200 volunteers, all drawn from interior design practice and education.

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Today’s students.
Tomorrow’s leaders.

Over 18,000 students in over 170 CIDA-accredited interior design programs worldwide benefit from CIDA standards and quality assurance. CIDA-accredited program graduates hold many successful positions in both education and practice, and overall perform stronger on the NCIDQ exam.

 
 
 
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