Lobbying senior politician’s government officials and ministers to ensure the interests and views of our professional members, design manufacturers and students are considered in policy making.

Campaigning within industry on the issues that affect our members - including environmental, technical, planning, and economic matters.

Representing these interests in discussions with key decision makers in government and during formal consultation processes - both nationally regionally and throughout Europe.

Presenting to the national, regional, consumer and trade press. We develop and maintain strong relationships with broadcast and print media to ensure interior design as a profession is fully represented. Providing experts, leaders and analysts for all the high profile news and current affairs television and radio programmes and contribute articles to a number of publications.

Ensuring our members are fully briefed on industry developments that will affect their businesses via regular news updates, newsletters, announcements and direct emailing. Forming working groups with members to assist in formulating policy on issues of importance and facilitating the exchange of ideas and information.

Hosting regular member meetings at all levels, both centrally in London and in the regions, to ensure a two way flow of information and to provide a networking platform to keep in touch with all our members and to provide opportunity to develop industry links.