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Interior Designers get their own social work space in d3
APID launches Capital Campaign in support of interior design community hub
Dubai, UAE – 12 May 2015 –
The Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID) has announced the creation of a ‘Design Hub’
located within Dubai Design District. The Design Hub provides interiors professionals a space to connect
and collaborate. APID will be able to expand its program of seminars and networking events with this 1600
sq feet premise. The APID campus will be a place for task forces and committee working groups of likeminded professionals to co-create solutions to common challenges in the interior design sector. With a
resource library, WIFI-enabled open work space, and lounge area, the multi-functional Design Hub will
become a meeting place, source of inspiration and a point of call for interior designers working across the
region.
“In its 10th anniversary year, APID is offering this region’s interior design community a creative home. The
new space marks a milestone, putting the Association in the heart of the design action. It will give us a
permanent base from which to showcase the best design can offer,” noted APID President, Mrs Farida
Kamber Al Awadhi.
“As a members’ club, APID already acts as connector, facilitator and instigator of change for the interior
design profession. The APID Design Hub will be an incubator for new talent and new ideas by bringing
professionals and students together. Having this space will exponentially increase our impact,” commented
Linda Merieau, Executive Director.
The APID Hub has been designed through a volunteer effort of the Association’s members contributing
time and services on a pro bono basis. In the presence of over 100 design firm principals and leading
influencers, today APID officially launched a Capital Campaign to secure the needed resources to fit-out,
furnish and operate the future premises. The following organizations have given an early commitment to
support this effort as APID Design Patrons: American Hardwood Export Council, Cinmar Design, Design
Design, Hacker Kitchens, Guideline Interiors, Knauf AMF, MAS Paints, Poltrana Frau Group, Purity, Walls &
Floors and 360 Decoro ensuring that the Association is successfully on its way to reach its goal. APID is in
discussion with many other leading firms and is currently seeking additional in-kind and financial support
to reach their target by September.
“APID’s Design Hub will play a critical role in ensuring the professional development of the interiors
industry in the region. We are pleased that d3 can provide a platform that enables the organisation to
grow its programme of activities and continue enhancing its work on behalf of this important creative
industry”, explained Lindsay Miller, Managing Director, Dubai Design District.
About APID
The Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID) is the only professional membership organization
representing the interior design industry across the Gulf region. APID, as member of the International
Federation of Interior Designers/Architects, is committed to the global advancement of the interiors
community. Upholding the highest standards and best practice in Interior Design, APID attests to the
qualifications of its professional members by issuing the certificate of membership. Individual interior
designers, design consultancies and industry suppliers can become regular members of the association.
APID serves its members by providing a platform between professionals and its partners in academia,
government and the media to exchange ideas, improve standards, share best practice and raise awareness
on issues of concern to the interior design profession. Since 2005, APID has been providing its members
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with learning opportunities through a Workshop Series and with occasions to interact and network during
regular monthly gatherings that bring inspirational speakers and innovative ideas to the community.
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Contact: Linda Merieau, Executive Director, Ph: +971 52 884 5651, linda@apid.ae
Annexes: Photos of shell & core space, Renders of design, Capital Campaign Launch Event 12th May