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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Brazil

The Biggest Retail Design Award in Brazil: A Milestone for Our Community

Last Thursday,November 28th, we celebrated the conclusion of another edition of the Retail Design Awards , reaffirming its position as...

Southwest + Pacific

Southwest + Pacific - November 2024 Newsletter

What a wonderful way to embrace the holiday season with a walking retail tour with live music and entertainment, holiday windows and...

Awards

Australia Post, Orange | 53rd International Design Competition Winner

Explore the innovative transformation of Australia Post's community hub, a modern post office designed to meet changing community needs.

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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

Professional Member Since 2020

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