IDI is joining 26 other Irish Industry bodies ensuring our members and the Design industry in Ireland are represented and emphasised in the Irish Government's SME Recovery proposals. more

The New Now is a space for creative design graduates who, this year due to health restrictions, cannot have an end of year showcase. Championed by the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI), this national showcase of the creative output from design courses across the island of Ireland. more

Expert Group on Future Skills Needs has published a detailed and important report, Together for Design. more

The IDI Graduate Design Awards 2020 is open from now to September 2020 for entries from all graduating design students. more

The Institute of Designers in Ireland Awards 2020
Where exceptional design is determined.

2020 has taken an extraordinary turn and with it has brought a whole new set of challenges for us all. However we still believe that there needs to be a celebration of the very best in Irish design, now more than ever we need positivity in our lives and our businesses, so we have reworked the 2020 IDI Awards so they can act as a real commercial support to our industry. more

If you are a Owner/Design Director of a design studio/agency in Ireland we want to elevate your voice. Take our short survey to help us capture the impact of COVID19 on the Irish Design sector.

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They are calling on the creative community to create posters of optimism to raise funds for vulnerable women and children.

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In 2020 we aim to create a more inclusive, balanced and successful creative sector with you. more

IDI Membership subscriptions fund the vital activities of the IDI, promoting the value of Irish Design. Reduced fee to Individual members who apply or renew in April 2020 more

As a commitment under Project Ireland 2040, a National Design Centre will be established as an incubation, training and demonstration capacity in the regions to support market-led innovation in Irish-based enterprises to grow international sales. This is a momentous milestone for design in Ireland. more

Mind Over Matter will be back in 2020 and if you’d like to get involved, please register your interest below. Thank you for your continued support of Mind Over Matter more

Paul was a member of the IDI since its formation, continually bringing to the Institute his unique vision for the development, promotion, awareness and relentless improvement in standards of Irish design, design promotion and professional development. As an active member, Paul was a wise and generous counsel he was always prepared to share his experience and vision for Irish design with successive Presidents. His thorough re-draft of the IDI constitution in 2003 provided a sound foundation for the future development of the Institute. more