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Unleash Your Creativity: Enter the 2025 IIDA Student Design Competition!

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is thrilled to announce the 12th annual Student Design Competition (SDC) for 2025! Sponsored by OFS and Carolina, this globally recognized competition is your chance to showcase your innovative design talents and gain exposure …

By Salvatore Leonardi
Salvatore Leonardi
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Building Your Interior Design Network: Key Associations and Professional Organizations for Students and Career Changers

Joining interior design associations or professional organizations offers numerous benefits for students and career changers alike. These groups provide access to exclusive networking opportunities, allowing members to connect with industry professionals and peers, which can lead to internships, job opportunities, …

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Crafting an Outstanding Interior Design Portfolio: Tips for Interior Design Students

As students in an interior design program, creating a well-crafted portfolio is essential to showcasing your skills and landing your first job or internship. Your portfolio is often the first point of contact for potential employers and clients, so it …

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The Importance of Manual Skills in Interior Design Education

In an era where digital tools dominate the design industry, manual skills like hand drawing, technical drafting, and an understanding of materials and color theory remain central to the curriculum of interior design programs, including the one at UCLA Extension. …

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Saige Robb, Interior Designer and Co-Owner, Dual Natures Design

Saige is the co-owner of Dual Natures Design, an interior design firm that she runs with her sister out of Philadelphia, PA. Saige discusses the path of an entrepreneur and how students will need to juggle both the artistic as …

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