Name

Interior Design Society

Legal name

Interior Design Society

Website

https://interiordesignsociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Residential interior design
• Design industry networking
• Continuing education programs
• Professional development services

Headquarters

HQ city

High Point

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IDS generates revenue primarily through membership dues at multiple levels (Associate, Professional, Student, Industry Partner). Specific pricing tiers are available on the membership levels page.
2. National Sponsorships: Revenue is generated through national sponsorship agreements with over 50 industry partners including furniture manufacturers, textile companies, lighting brands, and home goods companies who sponsor IDS events and receive marketing visibility.
3. Award Submission Fees: The Designer of the Year Awards program charges submission fees of $125 per entry (with a 20% early bird discount). IMPACT Awards and Student Design Award submissions are complimentary.
4. Event Registration and Education Fees: Revenue from chapter events, CEU courses, educational travel programs, and conference registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Interior Design Society (IDS) is a nonprofit professional membership association that serves residential interior designers through tiered individual memberships, a national network of 25+ local chapters, an annual national conference, the Designer of the Year Awards program, continuing education (CEU) courses, educational travel experiences, and member benefits including discounts on third-party design tools, liability insurance, and industry publications. Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, national sponsorships with 50+ home furnishings brands, event and conference registration fees, and Designer of the Year Award submission fees.

Product overview

Interior Design Society (IDS) is a professional membership organization for residential interior designers, not a software product company. The organization offers a suite of membership programs including professional development, awards programs (Designer of the Year Awards), networking events through 28+ local chapters, national conferences, educational programs (CEUs, webinars, educational tours), scholarship programs, and member benefits including discounts on third-party design tools. The organization also provides a designer directory (The IDS List) and various publications and resources for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IDS Membership Program Tiered professional membership (Associate, Professional, Student, Industry Partner) giving residential interior designers access to a national network of 25+ local chapters, 50+ national sponsors, awards program, CEUs, business resources, contract templates, insurance programs, and legislative advocacy.
• Designer of the Year Awards Annual industry awards program with paid submissions ($125 per entry with a 20% early bird discount) celebrating outstanding residential interior design across multiple space, specialty, and business-practice categories; includes an awards gala and creates visibility for winners.
• IDS National Conference Annual national conference offering paid registration with education sessions, networking, vendor connections, and the Designer of the Year Awards gala; 2026 edition held in Las Vegas at Bellagio.
• Chapter Events and CEU Programs Local chapter events and continuing education (CEU) courses across 25+ US chapters; some events charge registration fees and offer industry partner showcases, networking, and educational programming for residential interior designers.
• Educational Travel Programs Paid international educational travel experiences combining design education with curated travel itineraries for members; upcoming Paris 2027 trip and prior Italy/France trips.
• The IDS List Designer Directory Public-facing designer directory where IDS members create profiles and consumers search for residential interior designers by location; a discovery channel for member-sourced leads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members receive access to 50+ national sponsors, CEU opportunities, local chapter events, and annual conferences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Studio Designer / MydomacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudio Designer and Mydoma project management platforms offer IDS members a discount on their services, helping designers manage projects more efficiently.
• MiddlebyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor of IDS providing kitchen appliance solutions for interior designers and their clients.
• SuryaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering area rugs and home textiles for interior design projects.
• Crate and BarrelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor providing furniture and home goods for residential interior design projects.
• SunbrellaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering performance fabrics for indoor/outdoor residential design applications.
• Sherwin-WilliamscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor providing paint and coatings; offers the Sherwin-Williams Sponsor Award as part of the Designer of the Year Awards program.
• High Point MarketcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIDS maintains its headquarters in High Point, NC and hosts member lounges at High Point Market. High Point Market Authority supports IDS educational programming at market events.
• Las Vegas MarketcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIDS partners with Las Vegas Market (World Market Center) hosting events, coworking sessions, and educational programming at the market.
• FergusoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor and industry partner providing plumbing, lighting, and building materials for residential design projects.
• DaltileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering tile and stone products for interior design projects; hosts educational events for IDS members.
• Daniel House ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIDS members receive 50% off any paid membership plan with Daniel House Club, a design industry networking platform.
• Revolution FabricsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering performance fabrics; provides IDS members $50 off first orders.
• The Designers CollaborativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor; IDS members receive $50 off membership to this design business networking and resource platform.
• NaturepedicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering organic mattresses and bedding for residential interior design.
• NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS has alliances with NKBA and NARI to fight legislation that could negatively impact interior designers' right to practice and title protection.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS partners with NARI and NKBA to oppose interior design legislation and preserve members' constitutional rights.
• Institute for JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDS collaborates with the Institute for Justice to monitor legislative activity and preserve members' constitutional rights including free speech and the right to use the title 'interior designer'.
• LUXE Interiors + Design MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAll IDS members receive a free subscription to LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine as a member benefit.
• Home Furnishings Insurance GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides members-only access to designer liability insurance coverage: $250 per year for $2,000,000 of Designer General Liability Coverage.
• ThermadorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor offering premium kitchen appliances for high-end residential design projects.
• American Down and FeatherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIDS members receive 15% off orders of $300 or more for down and feather bedding products.
• Lightovation / Dallas Market CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational sponsor providing access to lighting showrooms and market events at the Dallas Market Center.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Society of Interior Designers (ASID): ASID is the largest US interior design professional association, covering all interior design disciplines (commercial and residential). It directly competes with IDS for residential designer membership, CEU offerings, advocacy, and industry partnerships.
• National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA): NKBA is the primary trade association for kitchen and bath designers, the most lucrative residential design specialty. It is already an IDS strategic alliance partner on legislation, reflecting direct overlap in member base, certifications, and advocacy.
• International Interior Design Association (IIDA): IIDA is a global interior design association emphasizing commercial design, but competes with IDS for design professionals seeking networking, CEUs, awards recognition, and career development resources.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): NARI serves residential remodelers and design-build professionals with education, certifications, and advocacy. It overlaps with IDS's residential designer member base and is a current legislative alliance partner.

Regional players

• Interior Designers of Canada (IDC): IDC is the national professional association for interior designers in Canada, the only other country in IDS's Designer of the Year Awards program. Comparable membership/advocacy model in a different geography.
• Decorators & Designers Association of Canada (DDA): DDA is a Canadian residential-focused design association with a similar community, education, and trade-partner model to IDS, but operating exclusively in Canada.

Emerging players

• Design Milk: Design Milk is a digital design media and e-commerce platform covering modern interior design, offering designers brand visibility and product discovery. It represents the digital-native channel eroding traditional association value.
• Houzz: Houzz operates the dominant US home remodeling and design marketplace, connecting designers directly with homeowners. It competes with IDS by offering discovery, lead generation, and a professional community outside the association model.
• 1stDibs: 1stDibs is an online marketplace for luxury furniture, art, and interior design services. It provides designers with sourcing and lead-gen tools that overlap with IDS sponsor and member benefits.

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Architects (AIA): AIA is the largest US architecture professional association, with a much broader built-environment remit. It competes with IDS for cross-trained design professionals and overlapping CEU/advocacy mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IDSNational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interior-design-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/idsnational
• Xx.com/idsnational

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