The 2009 theme for World Interior Day is “Interiors that Last.” The 21st century has seen a constant evolution of change, and this World Interiors Day, we will look at the places and spaces that have stood the test of time. Either by their adaptability or in the high standard of original quality, these places have remained usable or enjoyable as much today as when they were originally designed.  

WORLD INTERIORS DAY is an international event created to provide an occasion to highlight the merits of the interior professions and their impact on the quality of life. It’s a day to actively engage professionals, design enthusiasts and the public at large to explore their creativity, imagination, vision and passion in recognition of the role of interior architecture and design in our society. To view the events associated with last year’s theme of “Identity” please visit our website at www.ifiworld.org.

The main goal of World Interiors Day is to generate public attention for the profession of Interior Architecture, to enhance the knowledge and understanding about the profession, and to encourage cooperation between professionals.  World Interiors Day is not a centrally organized event. Nor is it meant to be organized by national organizations although they may assist and encourage members to participate.

IFI is the Global organization of interior architects and designer’s organizations, representing over 70 member associations and more than 65,000 interior architects and designers in 45 countries on all the worlds continents. IFI is proud to announce WORLD INTERIORS DAY 2009.

WORLD INTERIOR DAY is organized on a local level, by individual interior architects/designers all over the world. Events may include:
Open door programs in which interior architects/designers participate with their Clients in tours guided by the designer in interiors that are usually not open to the public. City-walks will be created by combining various of these open door projects.
Open practice invites the public to designer’s offices to see how interior architects/designers work and the environments in which they design. Or a free student practice day, where students are invited to work in design studios for a day and learn the practice of interior design.
Exhibitions and art events in cooperation with local museums and institutions exhibitions are organized that relate to this years theme or interior design in general.
Lectures, talks, discussions by interior architects/designers at schools, public libraries or other institutions will focus on the importance of our living environment.
Kid’s activities We won’t forget our future generation! We will work together with teachers and pupils to engage children in a range of creative, practical or fun experiences that raise their awareness of people and the spaces that surround them.

For more information contact secretary@ifiworld.org, visit  http://www.ifiworld.org or contact the national association of interior architects/designers in your country.