Thursday 9 July 2026 - 12 noon - 1:30pm Mountain
This event has been cancelled
Watch for a new date announcement
Wednesday 5 August 2026 - 12 noon - 1:30pm Mountain
Together we will explore how to design and build beyond standards so people can fully participate in all the opportunities being being offered.
The Interior Designers of Alberta is committed to ensuring our members stay relevant , informed and influential within a constantly evolving industry.
IDA Encounters is Alberta's premier gathering for the interior and commercial design Industry. Encounters offer creative ideas and introductions that will shape the built-environment today and into the future.
The masi DESIGN AWARDS are catching up with the times! We have a new submission platform for all entries making both application and judging more user friendly.
The Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards were held on Oct. 1, 2025 in Saskatoon. These annual awards showcase projects by the best interior design talent from across the three provinces.
Being an IDA member connects you with a strong professional network, business resources, and ongoing learning opportunities that support your growth in the interior design field.
The IDA News and Events page keeps members and industry partners informed and engaged with what's happening across Alberta's interior design community.
The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) sets the standards used to evaluate interior design education programs, the first step in the path to becoming an interior designer.
To understand the standards and expectations that shape our work, we encourage you to explore the key governance documents we reference every day.
Why Become a MemberIDA membership offers professional connection, industry visibility, career development, access to business resources, and opportunities to be actively involved in shaping the future of the interior design profession in Alberta. Join the IDA |
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Interior Design ProfessionalsThe profession of Interior Design is relatively new, constantly evolving, and often confusing to the public. Interior design is more than just aesthetics. Professional Interior designers are creative, imaginative and artistic but also need to be disciplined, organized and skilled businesspeople. |
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Membership LevelsThe Interior Designers of Alberta offers a range of membership levels to support professionals at every stage of their career, including Registered, Associate, Intern, Student, Inactive, Retired, Fellow, and Honorary memberships. |
Thank You to our 2026 Community Builders and Hard Hat Party Sponsors!
Support like yours plays a vital role in making this event a success. Your contribution strengthens IDA member programming and
furthers our advocacy for increased representation aligned with the Interior Design profession in Alberta.
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta, including those covered by Treaties 6, 7, and 8, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We honour the histories, cultures, and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
Thursday 9 July 2026 - 12 noon - 1:30pm Mountain
This event has been cancelled
Watch for a new date announcement
Wednesday 5 August 2026 - 12 noon - 1:30pm Mountain
Together we will explore how to design and build beyond standards so people can fully participate in all the opportunities being being offered.