International Interior Design Association
Deborah Nemeth, IIDA, RID is a Principal at SmithGroup with a background in interior design. Prior to their current position, Deborah held roles such as Project Designer at Mitsch Design and Interior Design Intern at various companies. Deborah is also currently serving as the President of IIDA Illinois Chapter Board. Deborah holds a Bachelor of Art in Interior Design from Purdue University.
International Interior Design Association
IIDA is the Commercial Interior Design association with global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our network of 15,000+ members across 50 countries. Design is a universal language, a language with a multiplicity of viewpoints. It is optimistic, emotional, intellectual, inclusive, and seeks to create equity for all. At IIDA, being INCLUDED holds great meaning—it is the power of our community and the strength of our members individually and collectively. Your voice is heard at IIDA. Our industry has been galvanized to be a force for change, to create a more equitable and compassionate world—expanding what it means to be included and amplifying the voices of our members. Together we have a great impact as a design community and as the IIDA community. At IIDA...YOU are a changemaker.