The retail industry's collaborative community for creative professionals since 1961.

Retail Design Institute Chapters hold hundreds of amazing educational and social events throughout the year. Among the Institute’s signature events is the Design Awards & Store of the Year Presentation.

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The Institute hosts the longest-running and most well-respected international design competition for professionals. It also sponsors the oldest student design competition in the industry.

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We are the largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the store planning and design profession with appellations that indicate membership.

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Join the Retail Design Institute today and be a part of the most innovative and creative community in the retail industry. Your membership supports our mission to empower the future of retail through collaboration, education, and innovation.

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The Institute has always been championing innovation and recognizing the impact of design on the retail landscape. Its commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a community of like-minded individuals has been instrumental in shaping our industry.

- Mardi Najafi, RDI, LEED AP

VP, Retail Strategy and Design, Figure3

Professional Member Since 2020

Empower the Future of Retail, Join The Institute Today!

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The retail industry's collaborative community for creative professionals since 1961.

Latest News & Trends

Upcoming Events

The Institute has always been championing innovation and recognizing the impact of design on the retail landscape. Its commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering a community of like-minded individuals has been instrumental in shaping our industry.

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