Expand your professional network and opportunites within the design industry.

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Why Join?

Want more information or have any questions?

Contact Dustin Altschul, VP of Student Affairs: dustin.altschul@iidamichigan.org

IIDA Student Membership provides students enrolled in an interior design program the resources they need that are not available on campus. Being a student member introduces you to our vibrant design community, with opportunities to create meaningful relationships, network with professionals, and build opportunities for your professional future as you gain valuable skills.

Membership gives students access to resources such as mentoring programs, online newsletters, career center, and joining your school’s campus center. Benefits include the exclusive eligibility to use the Student IIDA acronym after your name demonstrating your credibility and maximizing your professional exposure.

Michigan Campus Centers

College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI | https://www.ccsdetroit.edu/

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI | https://www.emich.edu/

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, MI | https://www.ltu.edu/

Kendall College of Art and Design

Grand Rapids, MI | https://kcad.ferris.edu/

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI | https://msu.edu/

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI | https://wmich.edu/

resources + Benefits

  • IIDA Design Competitions and Awards celebrate and recognize the best in global design—from achievement in innovative techniques and furnishings to originality, form and function, and extraordinary design solutions. With 11 annual and one biennial competitions, IIDA awards projects spanning global regions, firm size, categories/types, student work, and product and showroom design.

    Visit iida.org/competitions-awards to view open competitions!

  • Many of our events provide a discounted rates for student members. IIDA Michigan events are the perfect opportunity to build your network and establish future career pathways after graduation.

  • Each year, IIDA Michigan offers NCIDQ study support to those preparing for the exam. Support may include study groups, discounted pricing for Qpractice, or study guides, and the offerings vary annually. If you're seeking information on the NCIDQ, please reach out to us via email.