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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

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Public Art for Public Schools Enlivens NYC Educational Spaces

Carrie Meadows

New York City schools engage and encourage students with inspirational and permanent public artworks.

'It’s incredibly helpful to expose young designers to the industry early, especially those who may not have had access to these opportunities before,' observes Maline Jackson-Austell.

Inside the Life-Changing Impact of IIDA’s Design Your World Program

Vasia Rigou for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Former students reflect on how their experiences in IIDA’s Design Your World program opened doors, connecting them to a diverse design community and nurturing their creativity...

Barrington and Windermere Elementary schools accommodate students’ mental well-being with calm spaces designed for open collaboration or quiet reflection in private nooks.

Moody Nolan Shares School Initiatives that Serve Student Health

Deb Kolesar

Thoughtful K–12 design reflects schools’ modern role as a champion for holistic well-being.

Ware Malcomb Reaches Million-Dollar Milestone in Charitable Design Work

Robert Nieminen

The firm's commitment to community is helping end homelessness and promoting equity—one design and dollar at a time.

DEI Fatigue Plagues Industry

Ian Rolston

How do we find our way out of this rut? By redefining our approach to the systemic challenges that have historically stood in the way of equal opportunity.

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Leveraging Technology to Create More Inclusive Communities with Jack Chaffin

Robert Nieminen

Svigals + Partners Starts Construction on Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Renovations

AnnMarie Martin

The firm's research is supporting a new model for flexible, inclusive student housing bathroom design. See where they studied it and how they plan to put it into practice.

The Evolution of IIDA's Design Your World Program

Vasia Rigou for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

Now in three cities, DYW is developing a legacy of empowering underrepresented high school students to enact positive change via interior design as a potential profession.

The Mesirow Learning Lab, which features a sensory art installation, is a gathering point inside Tucker Hall. It helps foster connection and study skills for students under the Pathways program, which supports individuals on the autism spectrum.

Learn How Universities Are Tailoring Today's Student Housing

Jennie Morton

Dorms create a sense of belonging, but many legacy buildings don’t match the realities or needs of today’s students. See how Aurora University and Fisk University created on-campus...

Embracing DEI Initiatives in Online Learning

Robin B. Anderson

ASID shares how it builds up rich voices in its virtual education opportunities for interior designers, and delivers them in a most efficient manner for all.