- Annual
Conference. IDEC sponsors an annual conference
that promotes and encourages dialogue through speakers, reports, seminars,
tours and exhibits. This conference provides the opportunity for
members
to present research and exchange teaching methods. Presentations are
juried before acceptance. There are no fees to IDEC members for processing
and presenting papers. Business meetings are also scheduled during
the
annual conference.
- Regional
Conferences. Smaller group meetings are
held annually in the five IDEC regions to encourage student, faculty,
and professional interaction.
- e-RECORD.
The IDEC RECORD is now the e-RECORD, an electronic newsletter that
provides members with current information
about IDEC activities and other items of interest.
- Journal of Interior
Design. This refereed journal
is published semi-annually. Subscription fees are included in the annual
membership dues. Inquiries concerning subscriptions for non-members
and institutions and the submission of papers for publication should
be directed to the editor.
- Juried Exhibition.
The exhibition at the annual conference is limited to IDEC members
and Interior Design educators.
It provides educators the opportunity to submit work of the following
types: interior installations, conceptual interiors, and visual arts.
An award is presented to the best entry in each category.
- Placement. An up-to-date listing of position openings
in Interior Design education is available on the IDEC website.
- Career Guidance. IDEC has developed an “Interior
Design Career Guide” for sale to universities and career guidance
counselors and students. Information and orders are handled through
the IDEC office.
- Educational Innovation and Improvement. IDEC provides
a forum to exchange information on educational methods and materials.
IDEC advises and assists professional interior designers in continuing
education activities.
- Tenure and Promotion. IDEC has prepared a position
paper on criteria for evaluation on Interior Design faculty for tenure
and promotion in baccalaureate programs. IDEC also manages a process
for external review to be used for appointment, tenure, promotion, or
degree equivalency.
- Networking. fourteen networks currently provide
opportunities to exchange specialized information among IDEC
members.
- NCIDQ. The National Council for Interior Design Qualification
administers a written and practical Interior Design examination that
is prerequisite for membership in those professional organizations whose
members practice interior design. IDEC was a founding member and continues
active participation on the NCIDQ Board.
- IFI. The International Federation of Interior Designers
is composed of professional member organizations of Interior Design
throughout the world. IDEC has been an associate member of IFI since
1976.
- CIDA.
Council for Interior Design Accreditation is the officially
recognized body for the accreditation of
interior design programs in schools and colleges. IDEC was a founding
member of CIDA. It has trustee representation on the CIDA
Board and
actively participates in the accreditation process.
