Institute news
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:06/01/2012
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:01/12/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
Don't Move Improve!
Published on:21/11/2011
The BIID is supporting the annual NLA (the centre for London's built environment) "Don't Move, Improve!" competition which includes, for the first time, a new award category recognising the Best Interior Design Project...
Charrette 11
Published on:04/11/2011
For the first time the BIID has been collaborating with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) on their annual student charrette...
British Lifestyle Showcase and Market Visit: South Korea
Published on:19/10/2011
UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is inviting UK interior designers to a 'British Lifestyle and Showcase Market Visit' in South Korea...
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:10/10/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month:
Now boarding: From Toronto to Tokyo and Beyond
Published on:07/10/2011
The BIID is proud to both be owned and governed by its members. Our many committees, consisting of volunteering members, are always working hard to create the best BIID possible. Simon Hamilton, Director of the International Committee, is guest blogging for us to give an insight into the current activities of the committee.....
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:15/09/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month:
The Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards
Published on:15/09/2011
The Institute is proudly supporting the Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards...
New BIID President Diana Yakeley Profiled in idFX
Published on:05/09/2011
New BIID President Diana Yakeley is profiled in the September 2011 issue of idFX in an interview by Editor Tim Wallace...
Congratulations to Eduardo Cardenes!
Published on:09/08/2011
BIID Member Eduardo Cardenes is among the award winners for the European Property Award...
New Staff Member
Published on:19/07/2011
We are pleased to welcome Louise Nornes to our team as our Marketing Assistant. Louise has an MA in Marketing and a BA in Fashion Design and will be working on the website, newsletters, events and publications in addition to marketing.
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:15/07/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
Margo Selby Showroom Tour
Published on:04/07/2011
"It was a really interesting and informative event, presenting the designer's work in such detail and proximity and providing an opportunity to ask questions and talk to Margo."
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:23/06/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
BIID joins Twitter and LinkedIn
Published on:24/05/2011
The BIID has joined Twitter and LinkedIn. Please follow us at @BIIDtalk on Twitter for the latest Institute news and announcements. Please join the BIID group on LinkedIn to share questions, ideas and comments on any interior design related subject with other industry professionals.
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:24/05/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
Moscow Lecture by BIID Members
Published on:05/05/2011
Adrienne Chinn, Henrietta Spencer-Churchill and Karin Verzariu are to lecture about British interior design to an audience of Russian designers
Welcome to our newly joined members
Published on:20/04/2011
The Institute would like to welcome the following new members who have joined us this month...
BIID Merit Award 2011 now open for nominations
Published on:20/04/2011
The 2011 BIID Merit Award, sponsored by Identity Signs, is now open for nominations. This prestigious award is given annually to a member of the Institute who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of interior design through excellence in interior design practice, work towards the development of the Institute, an outstanding contribution to design education or all of the above.
The 2011 Daily Telegraph British Homes Awards, sponsored by British Gas in partnership with the British Institute of Interior Design
Published on:19/04/2011
Call for entries! Incoming President Diana Yakeley will judge how members have made effective use of internal space and will assess how finishes, colours and furnishings have been successfully employed to answer specific design briefs for either new or refurbished homes.
BIID and Muralto launch Graduate Product Award
Published on:08/04/2011
The BIID and Muralto have joined forces to support emerging talent and encourage new and innovative design, by launching the BIID Graduate Product Award.
A very Special Relationship - Happy Anniversary IIDA and BIID
Published on:30/03/2011
Ten exciting years ago, in the interests of combining resources and talents, the British chapter of IIDA and what is now the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) came together to form one association to represent the very best of professional interior designers working on both sides of the Atlantic.
Angela Brady, RIBA President Elect has endorsed the BIID Interior Design Job Book
Published on:29/03/2011
"I think this concise reference book with excellent examples on how to handle different aspects of the design and management process will be a great asset to many."
Design Week Brunch hosted by BIID, Homes & Gardens and DCCH
Published on:17/03/2011
By 11.30am the Design Centre was already buzzing and members much enjoyed Brunch at the Design Club and opportunity to network at the start of Design Week.
BIID Retrofit Awards 2011 Shortlist Announced
Published on:03/03/2011
We are delighted to announce the shortlisted entries for the first BIID Retrofit Awards. The standard of submissions has been very high and included projects and products from leading names in the interior design industry.
Season's Greetings from the BIID
Published on:22/12/2010
The British Institute of Interior Design wishes everyone happy holidays and a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2011
The Minister of Housing and Local Government seeks suggestions from BIID members
Published on:02/12/2010
The Minister for Housing and Local
Government, Grant Shapps MP has asked, through our membership of the
Construction Industry Council, for suggestions on reducing red tape in the
regulatory burdens which affect us in the construction industry, particularly on
housing.
Exclusive BIID event at Tom Dixon
Published on:30/11/2010
Tom Dixon hosted an exclusive shopping evening for members in his recently opened shop, Ladbroke Grove.
The Unique French Touch at the French Embassy
Published on:25/11/2010
BIID President Jenny Gibbs reports back from “The Unique French Touch”, a promotional evening for the Paris Fashion and Home Design trade shows.
Climate Week Reception
Published on:11/11/2010
Jenny Gibbs, BIID President and Anna Whitehead, the founder of the BIID Environmental Committee, represented the BIID at the Climate Week reception in Westminster on Monday 8 November.
BIID Christmas Party 2010
Published on:08/11/2010
The BIID is delighted to announce that it is holding a Christmas Drinks Party for members on Thursday 9th December 2010. This event is sponsored by Molteni & C and V-ZUG
Competition launches to find Britain's Best Home Renovation - offering 5,000 prize
Published on:07/10/2010
Leading players in the UK property market join forces to celebrate the nation's home renovations following launch of national home renovation competition
BIID Insider Guide on how to hire an interior designer featured in Elle Decoration
Published on:18/08/2010
Guide to calling in the experts by BIID President, Jenny Gibbs, published in current September 2010 issue of Elle Decoration.
Coming Soon: The BIID Interior Design Job Book
Published on:06/08/2010
The BIID Interior Design Job Book is the first book to set out the professional standard for running an interior design project. Suitable for all interior designers – whether working alone or as part of a design team, and on projects of all sizes – it provides guidance for every stage of a job, from appraisal of the client’s requirements through to practical completion and payment.
Another successful Student Mentoring Programme
Published on:02/08/2010
In conjunction with World Interiors Day, organised by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI), the BIID recently completed its 3rd Annual Student Mentoring Programme. Nearly 40 students participated this year with placements across the UK and abroad...
Additional images from the BIID Summer Party and Awards
Published on:08/07/2010
Here are some more photos from the recent British Institute of Interior Design Summer Party and Awards held at the Saatchi Gallery, sponsored by Molteni & C and Yewcoat.
BIID and ACID IP and The Interior Design Sector: How to fully protect, exploit and commercialise your IP
Published on:08/07/2010
In the first of a series of intellectual property seminars led by ACID Accredited intellectual property lawyer Jo Potbury of DMH Stallard at the newly formed British Institute of Interior Design in Chelsea Harbour, delegates heard about the importance of protecting design drawings, registering new designs and the creation of an intellectual property strategy.
Pathway for Professional Interior Designers
Published on:05/07/2010
Joint Statement from the British Institute or Interior Design (BIID) and the Interior Design Association (IDA)
Di Henshall awarded Citation from the Design Institute of Australia
Published on:02/07/2010
BIID member Di Henshall, of Di Henshall Interior Design based in Queensland, Australia, has received a Citation for Furthering the Design Industry from the Design Institute of Australia.
The BIID at the Futurising Festival
Published on:28/06/2010
The British Institute of Interior Design will represent the Interior Design sector at the creative graduate Futurising Festival from 29-30 June.
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
Published on:28/06/2010
President, BIID, Jenny Gibbs presented the Best Bar Award to the Tote Bar (India) design by Serie Architects to much applause.
Summer Party and Awards 2010
Published on:18/06/2010
Last night’s inaugural British Institute of Interior Design Summer Party and Awards was a rousing success. A fabulously dressed crowd arrived at the world famous Saatchi Gallery on a beautiful sunny evening ready to celebrate the launch of the Institute.
Jenny Gibbs Appointed President of the British Institute of Interior Design
Published on:01/02/2010
Keeping each other sweet at Edinburgh's newly opened Hotel Missoni
Published on:11/11/2009
Embassy hosts British Institute of Interior Design event in Tokyo
Published on:06/11/2009
British Institute of Interior Design to the Mayor of London in response to the draft London Housing Design Guide
Published on:26/08/2009
British Homes Awards - Shortlist Announced
Published on:16/06/2009
Interior Designers on a Higher Plane
Published on:11/06/2009
Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards
Published on:21/04/2009
The British Interior Design Association has been elected as a full member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC)
Published on:30/03/2009
BIDA Awards at Decorex International 2008
Published on:29/09/2008
BIDA Member and Associate commended in British Homes Awards 2008
Published on:01/08/2008
Style needn't cost the earth with a professional interior designer
Published on:01/04/2008
Industry Gathers to Consider Olympic Implications
Published on:10/03/2008
Taylor Howes Design Represents the British Interior Design Association at Hotelympia
Published on:01/02/2008
Christopher Dezille of Honky Design receives IFI Design Excellence Award 2007
Published on:05/12/2007
What's Hot? BIDA predicts up and coming trends for 2008
Published on:05/12/2007
Parker Hobart Associates appointed PR Agency for the BIDA
Published on:17/09/2007
BIDA Announces New Board for 2006-2007
Published on:22/11/2006
BIDA Foundation Student Prize 2006
Published on:21/11/2006
BIDA DECOREX AWARDS 2006
Published on:18/10/2006
BIDA LAUNCHES NEW SILVER SWING TAG AWARD AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2006
Published on:04/09/2006
BIDA Professional Practice Seminar Day: From Idea to Reality
Published on:01/09/2006
BIDA Awards at Pulse by Top Drawer
Published on:08/06/2006
BIDA Website usage up by 225%
Published on:16/05/2006
BIDA Awards at Design Interiors, Birmingham
Published on:03/02/2006
New 2005/2006 BIDA Board of Directors
Published on:13/12/2005
BIDA Award Honorary Fellowships
Published on:09/12/2005
BIDA PRESENTS AWARDS TO EXHIBITORS AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2005
Published on:04/10/2005
Something old, something new...
Published on:27/07/2005
Launch of the BIDA Christmas Card Competition
Published on:20/05/2005
Launch of the New BIDA/RIBA Client Contract
Published on:09/05/2005
Best of British Interior Design at the Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair 2005, Olympia 30th June - 3rd July 2005
Published on:09/05/2005
Designing Tomorrow's Homes...Today
Published on:09/05/2005