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On March 8, IDC hosted the first of its two west coast ISPC panels, bringing together IDC members, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry representatives in Vancouver, B.C.

Interior Design in Canada has lost another icon. Arlene Gould, a prominent figure in the community, passed away on March 2, 2023.

To better support members, IDC has established relationships with the federal government to advocate for member needs, lobby government on needed changes to the interior design profession, and keep members informed about issues that may impact their businesses....

In 2022, IDC introduced a new industry partnership level, Technology Partner. Meet IDC’s current technology partners – CADcentre, Casa Digital Media, and Vectorworks.

The Retail Design Institute (RDI) celebrates design students’ success and visions for the future of retail design!

The new series, featuring IDC President, Keshia Caplette, will inform members about IDC updates, deadlines for programs and participation, industry news, upcoming events around the country, and ways to get directly involved with IDC.

This year, IDC members who renew their membership or sign up to become members for the first time will get access to DesignTO membership perks.

Applications are now open for the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition. Deadline to submit is April 28, 2023.

Exclusively for 2023 Industry Partners, IDC is bringing back the Innovation Awards – an awards program established in 1984 to honour excellence in product design and new showroom creativity.