about retail design institute

‘The Retail Design Institute promotes the advancement and collaborative practice of

creating selling environments’

www.retaildesigninstitute.org

We are the retail industry's creative professionals and we were founded in 1961 to

be a collaborative community where ideas, knowledge and passion would be shared to enable our members to fulfill the fast-paced

planning and design needs of retail.


14+ Chapters

Atlanta Southeast, Boston, Chicago, Madrid/ Barcelona, Minneapolis/ St.Paul, New York, Northern California,

Ohio, Sao Paulo, Seattle, Southern California, St Louis, Sydney/ Melbourne, Toronto.

Coming soon: Singapore, Hong Kong, London


Membership

Architects, Graphic Designers, Lighting Designers, Interior Designers, Store Planners, Visual Merchandisers, Resource

Designers, Brand Strategists, Educators, Trade Partners, Editors, Publishers and Students.


Our members include designers working for design practices & retailers, professionals leaders in the industry, trade

representatives & students of design. Memberships are individually held by architects and interior designers, design students

and educators, store planners, lighting designers, graphic designers, visual merchandisers, brand strategists and trade suppliers to the retail industry.

A.CREATOR, RDI


Membership Types

Professional, RDI Associate, Allied, Trade, Educator,

Student, Media, Life.


100+ Annual Events

44th International Store Design Competition & Gala Event

Student Store Design Competition Collaborate

Chapter Events Speaker Series

Trade Booth & Industry Shows


Over 100 annual events that provide educational content & enable industry connections…


Education

• work with colleges and universities to develop retail design programs.

• work toward a degreed specialty in retail design through architecture and design schools.

• workshops and seminars, highlighting new trends.

• mentorships & competitions.

• career advice.

• job-site for members seeking a new challenge.

• website for employment opportunities, positions wanted and a resume posting service.

• one of the top six placement services in the industry.

• chapter meetings have a social aspect prior to the program event.

• several social events every year.

• educational tours & seminars.

• knowledge sharing.

• key partnership & collaborative opportunities.

• combine learning, networking and pleasure.

Career Building Networking

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• Claiming membership shows your are a serious participant in retail design.

• Membership supports your career, enhances your credentials.

• Be part of a global organization connecting your to professionals around the world.

• Stay abreast of new trends in retail design. • RDI is committed to the education process in recognized design colleges as well as the ongoing development of its Professional and Associate members.

Why Join?


We publish whitepapers & presentations such as our annual ‘Trend-Cast’…presented at shows across the globe

from New York to Hong Kong.


We plan educational events hosting global speakers who provide insights and Industry expertise across a variety of disciplines.


Our calendar includes events focused on partnering mentors with students to encourage new talent into the Industry…

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Our International Student Design Competition leads to internships, gives students valuable experience and donates

funds to educational institutions.


You’ll find plenty more material on our website & social media channels…YouTube, Instagram, FB & Twitter.


At the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2015, our presentation enjoyed more clicks

than any of the other opening day sessions.


We took visitors on a virtual tour or the latest retail in NYC, providing maps and case study insights that resulted in hundreds

of downloads and visits.


Statistics03/03/15

USA BRAZIL FRANCE JAPAN

CANADA…

900+ headcount

1000 maps

294 downloads

2632 views

“most clicked session of the show” - record attendance.


All of which drives traffic and increases the exposure of our partnering sponsors featured on www.RetailDesignInstitute.org


Partnering with RDIThe Institute is seeking to establish partnerships

with sponsors who share our passion for promoting the advancement and collaborative practice of

creating selling environments.

Sponsorship


JAMES FARNELL, RDI INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE

“One thing we share in common is our passion for design and the skill to craft memorable experiences.

Join the Retail Industry’s leading body of creative professionals today!”


http://www.retaildesigninstitute.org