Interior Design Educators Council / IDEC

Early bird registration for the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference ends today! Register now to save and join us in Chicago, IL, March 16-19, 2026: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

Don't miss out on three impactful days of conversations, workshops, and research presentations on key issues in interior design education.

The Paper Presentation Schedule for the IDEC 2026 Annual Conference is now live!

Explore the full lineup of impactful sessions, workshops, industry-leading research, and more on emerging topics in interior design education.

The early bird registration deadline has been extended to Monday, February 9. Secure your spot now to save.

Register & Explore the Schedule: https://idec.org/conference/idec-2026-annual-conference/

During the IDEC Virtual Symposium Panel Discussion, our speakers shared what inspires them most about shaping the next generation of designers. “It is critically important to be authentic to build trust and establish relationships with your students. As the years go on, you find that you are watching different movies and listening to different music than the students you are teaching. You have to plan to share your personal interests to create connection.”

Panelists:
Ronn Daniel – Associate Professor, Kent State University
Jill Pable – Professor Emeritus, Florida State University
Joan Dickinson – Professor, Radford University