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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Northern California

A Message from the New Northern California Chapter President

Meet Jesse Moyer, Northern California's new Chapter President, driving retail design innovation through community & collaboration in 2025.

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Supporting Our Los Angeles Members During Wildfires

Our thoughts are especially with our fellow members and board of the Southwest + Pacific Chapter during this challenging time.

Southwest + Pacific

Virtual Store Tour

Tori Richard Flagship, Outrigger Waikiki Thursday, January 23, 4-5:00pm PT / 2-3:00pm HST Tune in to the Retail Design Institute...

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I found tremendous value in the automatic vetting of partners to connect and willing to cross-promote each other, vital for our success. The Institute attracts the best and brightest in the design industry who encourage and believe in supporting each other.

- Adam Jones, Allied RDI

Chief Executive Office, Paladin Collaborative

Allied Member, Southern California, Since 2014

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