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Professional Standards
Promoting ethical conduct, quality practice, and professional responsibility across the interior design industry.
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Advancing the Interior Design Profession
A nationally recognized institute representing interior designers, students, educators, and industry professionals while promoting ethical practice, professional standards, knowledge sharing, and public recognition of interior design.
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Governance members guiding standards, professional development, and national recognition.
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Introduction
Building recognition, standards, and trust for the design profession.
The institute exists to strengthen the role of interior design in society by supporting members, connecting industry stakeholders, and encouraging responsible, human-centered design practice.
Registered under Parliament
Official recognition with a creative professional mission.
The institute brings together professional credibility, governance discipline, and the creativity needed to shape better spaces for living, learning, working, and gathering.
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Education & Knowledge
Supporting continuous learning through training, seminars, workshops, and professional resources.
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Industry Collaboration
Connecting designers, educators, students, suppliers, institutions, and public stakeholders.
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National Recognition
Advocating for the value of interior design as a recognized profession that improves quality of life.
About Us
A professional body dedicated to better spaces, better living, and better design culture.
The Interior Design Institute is a professional association dedicated to advancing the interior design profession and strengthening its recognition, credibility, and standards. Registered under Parliament, the institute serves as a trusted platform for designers, students, educators, and industry partners.
Through education, collaboration, advocacy, and professional development, the institute supports members throughout their professional journey while contributing to a stronger design culture and a more informed public.
- Supports interior designers, students, educators, and industry partners.
- Promotes professional ethics, education, and practice standards.
- Encourages knowledge sharing, training, events, and industry development.
- Contributes to better-designed homes, workplaces, public spaces, and communities.
Governance
Leadership committed to professional credibility and design excellence.
The governance board provides strategic guidance, ethical leadership, and institutional direction for the institute.
Aravinda Perera
President
Leads institutional strategy, professional recognition, and national engagement initiatives.
president@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Dr. Niluka Fernando
Vice President
Supports policy direction, academic partnerships, and member development programs.
vicepresident@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Chamath Wijesinghe
Secretary
Coordinates governance communication, records, meetings, and institutional administration.
secretary@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Thilini Jayawardena
Treasurer
Oversees financial governance, transparency, budgeting, and resource planning.
treasurer@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Mahesh Gunasekara
Education Chair
Guides training programs, workshops, student support, and continuing education activities.
education@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Sanduni Rodrigo
Membership Chair
Leads membership growth, onboarding, renewals, and member engagement initiatives.
membership@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Rukshan Silva
Industry Relations Chair
Develops partnerships with suppliers, institutions, developers, and allied professionals.
industry@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Hasini Samarasinghe
Events Chair
Coordinates seminars, design talks, member gatherings, exhibitions, and public programs.
events@interiordesigninstitute.lk
Dineth Abeywickrama
Council Member
Supports governance decisions, member representation, and strategic institute projects.
council@interiordesigninstitute.lkMembership
Join a professional community shaping the future of interior design.
Membership supports professional recognition, networking, training, industry updates, events, collaboration, and the collective growth of interior design as a respected profession.
Members gain access to a trusted professional network, learning opportunities, industry engagement, and a platform to contribute toward improved standards and public understanding of interior design. Membership is open to qualified professionals, emerging designers, students, educators, companies, suppliers, and invited distinguished contributors.
Professional Member
For qualified interior designers practicing professionally with recognized experience and credentials.
Associate Member
For emerging professionals, junior designers, or individuals working toward full professional status.
Student Member
For students currently studying interior design, architecture, spatial design, or related disciplines.
Corporate / Industry Member
For companies, suppliers, studios, manufacturers, institutions, and allied industry partners.
Honorary Member
For distinguished contributors recognized for exceptional service to design, education, or society.
Downloads
Member application and renewal resources.
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Membership Application Form
For new applicants who wish to apply for institute membership.
Download PDFMembership Renewal Application Form
For existing members who wish to renew their institute membership.
Download PDFGallery
Events, workshops, seminars, and design community moments.
A visual space for institute activities, member gatherings, professional development programs, and interior design inspiration.
Contact Us
Connect with the institute.
Use the contact details or form below for membership inquiries, partnerships, governance communication, and general institute information.