Press Releases
Published on:15/03/2012
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced the first of their Honorary Fellowships for 2012. Iconic designer Sir Paul Smith will be recognized as an inspiration to the interior design profession by the BIID at the their “Celebrating British Design” Conference that will take place immediately prior to the Institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at RIBA’s London HQ, Portland Place, London on 21st June 2012.
Published on:27/02/2012
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced that Deyan Sudjic, OBE, Director of the Design Museum, will present a talk at the ‘Celebrating British Design’ Conference, taking place at RIBA’s London HQ, Portland Place on 21st June 2012.
Published on:21/02/2012
2011 has ended on a high for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) with over 40 applications approved in the final two months of the calendar year, and total membership for the Institute now exceeding 1500 members.
Published on:16/02/2012
BIID members travelling early Sunday morning for the event were treated to a networking breakfast hosted by Kensington Home Technology, followed by two inspiring talks from Dan Hopwood, BIID Head of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and BIID memberJohn Evans.
Published on:31/01/2012
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) will announce the Honorary Fellowships for 2012 to recognise those who have had a profound impact on the development and success of the interior design profession.
Published on:25/01/2012
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced a partnership with the organisers of Clerkenwell Design Week (London 22nd–24th May 2012).
Published on:17/01/2012
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is launching an inaugural, one day conference event entitled “Celebrating British Design”. Taking place at RIBA’s London HQ, Portland Place, London, on 21st June 2012, ahead of the BIID AGM, the conference will feature an inspiring line-up of headline speakers and experts drawn from right across the design spectrum.
Published on:03/01/2012
This year’s Sleep Event (Business Design Centre, Islington 23-24 November 2011), the only European showcase dedicated to hotel design, architecture and development, began in style with a packed British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)-sponsored seminar presented by BIID Past President, Lori Pinkerton-Rolet.
Published on:01/01/2012
Designers turned up in force for the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) Christmas Drinks Evening, hosted this year at the flagship store of BIID Industry Partner Molteni&C Dada, Shaftesbury Avenue in London.
Published on:23/12/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is supporting Interiors UK (NEC, Birmingham, 22-25 January 2012) with two members speaking as part of the event’s high profile seminar programme.
Published on:20/12/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has revealed that Badrieh Johari, of JHR interior architecture and design, is the recipient of its inaugural Emergent Designer Award that was held in association with leading property developer, St George PLC.
Published on:07/11/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is supporting the annual NLA (the centre for London’s built environment) “Don’t Move, Improve!” competition that includes for the first time a new award category recognising the Best Interior Design Project.
Published on:02/11/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has announced a “hugely successful response” to its first ever collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) UK chapter in its annual AIA UK Student Design Charrette ’11.
Published on:13/10/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has recommended that all interior design practice interns are “paid at least the minimum wage” in an internship policy statement produced to provide clarity and guidance for BIID members.
Published on:06/10/2011
As thousands of interior designers descended upon London for the inspiring series of events, exhibitions and shows which make up London Design Festival, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) was delighted to report packed audiences for its headline talks at 100% Design and Decorex.
Published on:21/09/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has introduced its new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Providers Directory – a new, online resource of BIID approved seminars to help members stay at the leading edge of the profession.
Published on:02/08/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has revealed that Gordon Lindsay of Gordon Lindsay Design is the recipient of its highest annual accolade, the BIID Merit Award. In another announcement, Caroline Palk of Devon-based Ashton House Design has received the BIID CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Award for her achievement in earning the most CPD points of any BIID member in the calendar year.
Published on:13/07/2011
Designers turned out in record numbers this week to enjoy a day-long programme of invaluable education and networking events, including the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), its inaugural Annual Lecture and the annual BIID Summer Party.
Published on:12/07/2011
At its Annual General Meeting last week, the British Institute of Interior Design elected Diana Yakeley as its new President for the year 2011/12.
Published on:21/06/2011
Designers are urged to put their lunch break to good use at two forthcoming educational events hosted by the BIID. ‘Lunch with the BIID’ is set to be a highlight of London’s 100% Design exhibition on Thursday 22 September, featuring a thought-provoking talk from Shashi Caan followed by a panel discussion of experts which will provide plenty to nourish the design mind at lunchtime.
Published on:30/05/2011
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has revealed details of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place at RIBA’s London HQ, Portland Place, London on Wednesday 29th June as part of a day-long programme of invaluable education and networking events.
Published on:26/05/2011
An exciting new award is launched today which will recognise the talented new generation of up-and-coming designers making their mark in the burgeoning interior design sector. The Emergent Designer Award 2011 has been devised by the BIID (British Institute of Interior Design), the pre-eminent body that represents the industry in the UK, in association with leading property developer, St George South London.