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IIDA Names Editor Honorary Member
May 21,
2014 by in Designer Weekly 
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) has named Cindy Allen, the editor of Interior Design, an honorary member.
Honorary membership is a distinction bestowed for life to individuals who have made contributions to the design profession.
“Since taking over as editor in chief of Interior Design, Cindy has brought a limitless passion for Design to the magazine as well as to the industry,” said Cheryl Durst, IIDA executive vice president and CEO. “Her total commitment to Interior Design and its advocacy is demonstrated in every aspect of her professional life. Cindy consistently serves as a design leader, elevating Design and the profession in a manner that’s consistent with IIDA values. And for that reason, the IIDA International Board is personally very pleased to welcome her as an Honorary Member of IIDA.”
Allen was named editor in chief of Interior Design in 2001. Since then, she has steered the publication to ever-increasing importance to the industry, using her vantage point and her connections to position it as a champion for design and its interests, and for celebrating established names in design as well as rising talent.
Allen will be formally recognized and celebrated as an honorary member at the IIDA annual meeting to be held Sunday, June 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.