Partners & Sponsors

American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID)

The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) administers the CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® examination. The CHID credential is the industry’s recognized indicator of excellence, commitment, and knowledge within acute, ambulatory and residential care facility design.

Association for Contract Textiles (ACT)

The Association for Contract Textiles was founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit professional trade association to address a variety of issues related to contract fabrics. Member companies and individuals are involved in the design, development, production, promotion and application of textiles for commercial environments.

AIA Chicago

AIA Chicago is the local Chicago chapter of The American Institute of Architects, and serves as the collective voice of nearly 4,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, architecture students, and allied professionals in Chicago.

ASID

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) advances the interior design profession and communicates the impact of design on the human experience.

BIFMA

BIFMA International is the North American Business and Institutional furniture trade association with members from around the world. BIFMA has served as the voice of the commercial furniture industry since 1973 and is the recognized source for managing and developing furniture standards that embody safety, ergonomics, health, sustainability, and performance that support buyer and specifier communities in making informed furniture decisions. BIFMA celebrates furniture design and innovation in recognition of the significance furnishings play in human places and supports the industry in management of the LEVEL Certification + Registry, Complaint Registry, statistics reporting and economic updates, government relations, educational outreach, networking, and trade development programs.

Council for Interior Design Qualification

The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) is the premier certifying organization for interior design professionals. CIDQ develops and administers the three-part NCIDQ Examination, which tests interior designers’ knowledge of core competencies required for professional practice in the industry. The exam is based on CIDQ’s independent, comprehensive analysis of the profession and the daily practice of interior design in a range of settings. CIDQ continually updates the exam’s contents to ensure they reflect the most current skills required to design secure, functional and innovative interior spaces. CIDQ is comprised of regulatory boards from across the United States and Canada. As such, the organization takes seriously its responsibility to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare. NCIDQ Certification meets legal and regulatory standards for the interior design profession as established by more than half of the states across the U.S. and the provinces in Canada. Since 1974, CIDQ’s mission has been to create, test and promote guidelines for determining competency in the practice of interior design. NCIDQ Certification has been the global standard for interior design professionals for 50 years.

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)

The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) is an independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and internationally.

Designs for Dignity

Designs for Dignity transforms nonprofit environments through trauma-informed, pro bono design services and in-kind donations - empowering lives through design.

Design Museum of Chicago

The Design Museum of Chicago inspires, educates, and fosters innovation through design. Like art, science, and the humanities, design surrounds us. It impacts our worlds deeply, affecting everything from our quality of life to our interactions with our neighbors.

DIFFA Chicago

The Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS Chicago chapter raises awareness for HIV/AIDS through annual design events, media & digital outreach, fundraising, and local partnerships. Through these events and activities, DIFFA Chicago raises funds that make up the unrestricted grants awarded to non-profit organizations within Chicago and the Chicagoland area, organizations providing direct care and services to those living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.

IFI – International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers

IFI – the International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (1963) is the only world-level federation serving the Interiors community’s experts, industry, enthusiasts and policymakers. IFI is an independent body who acts as the ‘UN’ for Interiors worldwide. IFI gathers, builds and shares knowledge and perspectives, through connection and fellowship internationally.

IIDA

IIDA is the commercial interior design association with global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our global network of members across 58 countries. We advocate for advancement in education, design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation, and community outreach to increase the value and understanding of interior design as a profession that enhances business value and positively impacts the health and well-being of people’s lives every day.

International Living Future Institute

The International Living Future Institute is premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Our mission is a society that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.

INDEAL

INDEAL is the 3rd party growth engine for the contract furniture industry that helps Dealers, Manufacturers (aka Brands), and Independent Reps address some of the biggest challenges they face. Using a three-phased approach, we help our Members and Partners Activate strategies, Connect with solutions, and Grow business.

I-NOMA

The Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects creates a platform of inclusion and growth to support all minority designers; as defined by ethnicity, gender, religion and sexual orientation. Our programming stems from two initiatives: Project Pipeline & Professional Development.

Material Intelligence

mindful MATERIALS

mindful MATERIALS is dedicated to reducing and ultimately reversing the embodied impacts of the built environment through our collective material choices. mM furthers its mission through a global cross-sector Collaboration Hub, convening to share learning and drive informed decisions around an industry-aligned, digitized Common Materials Framework.

My Resource Library

My Resource Library is the contract industry’s premier digital platform, connecting reps, dealers, designers, students, and manufacturers. It offers comprehensive product catalogs, sample ordering, industry insights, and inspiration streamlining design workflows. With its innovative app, MRL provides unmatched access to resources, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity for professionals across the industry.

NAIRC

A collaboration of minds within the contract interiors industry with a passion to better our own companies and the industry as a whole.

Workplace Solutions Association

WSA is the dedicated voice for the workplace solutions industry, uniting manufacturers, dealers, and wholesalers. Through strategic advocacy, comprehensive education, and strong community building, WSA supports the growth and success of workplace solution providers.

AN Interior

AN Interior, a design and culture magazine, showcases pioneering interiors, furniture, and objects, focusing on the intersection of architecture and design. A sister publication of The Architect’s Newspaper, it offers a bi-annual print edition and weekly online updates, targeting architects and design professionals. The magazine highlights innovative spaces, products, and events, and engages its audience through social media and showroom crawls.

Archello

Architects and designers shape our world, creating spaces for living, working, and moving. Archello simplifies finding and connecting with product manufacturers, making the process faster and more effective. As a hub between creativity and industry, Archello offers a comprehensive, interconnected ecosystem.

Archiproducts

With over 3.7 million registered users, Archiproducts is the international architecture and design network where brands get global reach, connect with qualified leads, and empower their brand awareness worldwide. Join us and discover how to maximize your online visibility and reach an extensive audience of architects and designers, and how to create your own BIM product library with our support.

Architectural Record

Founded in 1891, Architectural Record offers news, commentary, architectural technology stories, and continuing education articles, both in print and online. Illustrated with images from top photographers in the field, RECORD covers modern and sustainable architecture in addition to a variety of building types, including residential, retail, schools, health care, and interiors.

The Architect's Newspaper

The Architect’s Newspaper (AN) has shaped architecture culture for over 20 years. Seven annual print editions are trusted sources for architects, designers, building professionals and intellectuals. Each issue collects breaking industry news and offers insightful commentary, critique and project previews—led by editors with both a critical eye and a sense of levity.

AZURE

AZURE is an award-winning, international magazine with a focus on contemporary architecture and design. In six visually stunning issues a year, we deliver coverage of architecture, interiors, product design, landscape design and urbanism. Through profiles of top architects and designers, stories about transformative projects, and trend news from major design fairs around the world, AZURE anticipates the future, provides invaluable insight and shines a spotlight on the issues, ideas and people that matter. AZURE is proud to be eco-friendly. The print edition of the magazine is produced using 100% FSC-certified recycled paper, soy-based ink and renewable energy at printing.

Business of Home

Business of Home is the home industry’s leading business media company, delivering essential news, analysis and insights to interior designers and home furnishings professionals. The company was founded on the belief that the design trade deserves high-quality journalism. Since its launch in 2009, it has become the daily media of record for the entrepreneurs, executives and creatives who work in the $4 trillion home sector. Business of Home brings serious trade journalism and a suite of reader services to its audience of interior designers and home industry professionals, helping them stay competitive and connected as they level up their businesses.

D5 MAG

D5 MAG celebrates exceptional projects that redefine creativity and functionality, spotlighting the work of visionary architects, interior designers, industrial innovators, furniture creators, and lighting experts. Through thoughtful interviews, features, and articles, the platform offers insights into the inspiration, design concepts, and bold ideas shaping our world.

Delve Magazine

Delve Magazine, created by My Resource Library in partnership with B.Digital, is a monthly digital experience that connects the entire commercial interiors industry through inspiration, insights, stories, and more — all while highlighting the people and companies that make our industry great.

Designer Pages

Design Milk

Dezeen

Dezeen is the world's most influential architecture and design media brand, with over three million monthly readers and over eight million social media followers. Our mission is to set the agenda for the global architecture and design community with the best architecture, interiors and design project stories and news.

Environments for Aging Magazine

Environments for Aging serves an audience of planners, architects, interior designers, community owners and operators, and other professionals immersed in the planning, design, construction, and ongoing operation of senior living communities. The magazine is the industry’s premier source of insight, information, and in-depth coverage of new projects and trends.

Facility Executive

Facility Executive is the one-stop source for information on delivering quality design, operation, and maintenance of facilities. Through its print magazine, website, podcasts and webinars, Facility Executive provides content aimed at facility decision-makers across all industry sectors.

Floor Covering News

Floor Covering News is the publication more floor covering retail professionals rely on to make smart business decisions. Providing the latest news, education, insights and relevant information to the industry are pillars of FCNews’ content positioning. With exclusive educational selling guides, product guides, retailer handbooks, the industry’s most accurate statistical report, as well as unique features, FCNews is considered the most valuable source of information to help retailers become more profitable and professional.

Floor Covering Weekly

Floor Covering Weekly (FCW) has been the industry’s leading source for the latest news and information for 70 years. What has kept this publication and all of its platforms at the top? A deep commitment to serving the floor covering specialty retailer drives us every day. FCW keeps a sharp focus on the most relevant content to support the floor covering business from the latest news and trends to successful business strategies, sustainability stories, product innovation, technology and more — all content aimed at helping retailers thrive in today’s competitive environment.

Floor Focus Magazine and FloorDaily.net

Floor Focus, the leading trade publication for the floorcovering industry offers insightful and extremely relevant articles, up-to-date product information, market sector analysis and design trends featuring designers from across the country. Floordaily is a must read daily newsletter with up to the minute flooring news as well as interviews from flooring leaders giving first-hand accounts of current business climate.

FLOOR Trends & Installation

FLOOR Trends & Installation offers insights and best practices for the selling, specifying and installing of floors in residential and commercial spaces. Our 360-degree coverage examines the design, technological innovations and marketing strategies impacting every area of the flooring business for retailers, distributors, architects, designers, installers, facilities managers, builders and remodelers. We initiate conversations about the future of our industry through videos, podcasts, eNewsletters, webinars, continuing education, and a monthly eMagazine.

Forum by Mortarr

Designers FORUM by Ecomedes is a leading outlet for designers working on beautiful sustainable spaces.

Green Building & Design

gb&d is the leading publication dedicated to the best solutions for a sustainable built environment.

Healthcare Design Magazine

Healthcare Design serves an audience of architects, interior designers, hospital administrators, facility managers, engineers, and key members of the construction community as the premier source of insight, information, and inspiration for planning, designing, and constructing new or renovated healthcare facilities.

IFDM

IFDM is the expression and voice of people, companies of the design community. The magazine was born in 2007 - under the name of Il Foglio del Mobile - to provide an overview on design industry, business, novelties and markets. Today IFDM is an international trade multifaceted (eco)system for the design, architecture, project, hospitality and yachting field that represents the best in product and interior design, within a context that brings professionals together in which online and print speak and complement each other. A mouthpiece for trends and new industry developments, that speaks through its leading magazine IFDM, the collections of .Wonder Book for project & hospitality and IFDM.design digital platform.

McMorrow Reports / FMLink

Our media brands comprehensively cover all parts of the workplace/facilities/building infrastructure by segment each month. We reach 100,000+ individuals (FM & A&D) each month through our websites and sector specific newsletters. Our readers are decision-makers who purchase and specify billions of dollars of products and services annually.

Medical Construction & Design

MCD — Medical Construction & Design magazine — the industry’s leading source for current news, technology and methods, reaches all disciplines involved in healthcare design, construction and facility management. Visit mcdmag.com/subscribe to sign up for a free subscription (print or digital).

METROPOLIS

Metropolis is an internationally recognized design and architecture concentrated magazine with a strong focus on ethics, innovation and sustainability in the creative sector.

MMQB

MMQB - The latest contract furnishings news and information.

My Resource Library

My Resource Library is a robust suite of tools created just for specifiers and the Contract Design industry.

Office Insight

Giving Voice To Those Who Create Workplace Design & Furnishings.

Office Snapshots

Office Snapshots publishes the best office design projects from around the world and makes hunting for contract office products easy.

Restaurant Development + Design

Covering trends and topics essential to restaurant development, design and construction professionals, rd+d is an award-winning publication that facilitates a conversation and an exchange of ideas among readers and the broader restaurant community. rd+d provides a platform that allows professionals to come together to share best practices, perspectives and experiences.

Sixtysix

Sixtysix is an award-winning design and lifestyle luxury biannual celebrating the modern creative life.

Stone World

Stone World has been the leading news source serving the international stone industry since its inception in 1984. Its articles cover the production and use of granite, marble, limestone, slate, quartz surfacing and other materials and our readership includes fabricators, architects, installers, importers, distributors and other stone industry buyers, sellers and producers.

Work Design

Work Design's actionable, solutions-based editorial and industry programs, connects brands with the 360° sphere of leaders making decisions today. The market looks to us to define What’s NEXT. We answer that call as the most useful and extensive source of workplace information.