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Since 1961, the Retail Design Institute has been the only non-profit organization dedicated to the International profession of Retail Store Planning and Design.- Join the Retail Design InstituteBeing part of the Institute’s global organization provides the opportunity to connect with design professionals around the world. Join now and share in the market intelligence of new projects and emerging global design trends.
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Our Mission
The Retail Design Institute promotes the advancement and collaborative practice of creating selling environments.- Who are we?Mission, Education, Career-building and Networking.
- International OfficersMeet the Retail Design Institute International Officers.
- Retail Design Legion of HonorLearn about this prestigious lifetime achievement award.
- International President's MessageA special message from Claudia Cerchiara, RDI, International President of the Retail Design Institute.
- Photo GalleriesPhotos from International and regional | local events, gatherings and competitions.
- Design Resource DirectoryA listing of design consultants and product suppliers who make the Retail Design Institute website possible!
- From the International ChairmanA letter from James Farnell, RDI, International Chairman.
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Where are we?
The Retail Design Institute concentrates global chapters in major retail regions to assure that our member base comprises the top retail talent.- Atlanta | SoutheastLocation: Atlanta, GA, USA Region Covered: Greater Atlanta metropolitan area, Charlotte, N.C., and Southeastern US.
- Chicago | Great LakesLocation: Chicago, IL, USA Region Covered: Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Northern Indiana.
- Hong Kong City CenterLocation: Hong Kong, HK, China Region Covered: Asia Pacific: Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Madrid | BarcelonaLocation: Madrid | Barcelona, Spain Region Covered: Spain.
- Minneapolis | St. PaulLocation: Minneapolis, MN, USA Region Covered: Minnesota.
- New EnglandLocation: Needham, MA, USA Region Covered: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and Rhode Island.
- New YorkLocation: New York, NY, USA Region Covered: New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- Northern CaliforniaLocation: San Francisco, CA, USA Region Covered: San Francisco, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Marin County, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Central Valley, and East Bay.
- OhioLocation: Cincinnati, OH, USA Region Covered: State of Ohio and Cincinnati’s tri-state region.
- Pacific NorthwestLocation: Seattle, WA, USA Region Covered: Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
- St. LouisLocation: St. Louis, MO, USA Region Covered: Missouri, Kansas, Southwest Illinois and Arkansas.
- Sao PauloLocation: Sao Paulo, S.P., Brazil (Brasil).
- Southern CaliforniaLocation: Los Angeles, CA, USA Region Covered: Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii.
- TorontoLocation: Toronto, ON, CANADA Region Covered: Greater Toronto Area.
- Other (No Local Chapter or City Center)Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Region Covered: For members living outside the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Spain and Sao Paulo.
- Competitions
World Renowned Industry Competitions
The Retail Design Institute hosts and owns the longest lasting and most well respected International Store Design Competition and Student Design Competition in the retail Industry. In addition, we are involved in partner competitions and host many local competitions in our local chapters.- Retail Design Institute CompetitionsThe Institute Sponsors Two Design Competitions Annually:The Retail Design Institute International Store Design Competition – the original store design competition, now in its 47th year.The Student Design Competition – Since 1971, a competition for design students that simulates the real-world conceptual development of a retail environment.
- All Retail Design Institute CompetitionsA list of competitions that includes the Retail Design Institute’s two annual competitions as well as regional competitions organized by Institute Chapters.
- Events
Retail Design Institute Events
The Retail Design Institute enables and promotes professional growth through peer meetings and exploration of specific issues relating to the profession through chapter events, tradeshows, retail tours, presentations, and conferences.- Retail Design Institute International EventsRetail Design Institute International gatherings include the annual Collaborate event as well as the Annual Design Awards Gala & Fundraiser, benefiting the Student Design Competition Prize Fund.
- All Retail Design Institute Chapter EventsA listing of all events including gatherings hosted by Retail Design Institute Chapters.
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Retail Industry News & Press
In addition to news an press promoted by our chapters and international organization, we deliver feeds from our respected media partners to give you the most up to date information and data in the retail industry.- Retail Design Institute International NewsNews from the International Board including President, Chairman and Committees.
- Retail Design Institute International PhotosPhotos from the International events and competitions.
- All Retail Design Institute NewsAll Retail Design Institute News from International to Regional Chapters.
- All Retail Design Institute PhotosPhotos from International events and competitions, plus photo galleries from the Chapters.
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Retail Never Stops and Neither Should You!
Contact us if you have any questions concerning the retail design institute. To stay up to date on Institute happenings, follow us on one of our social media platforms.- Contact Retail Design Institute
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- Retail Design Institute International DocumentsA repository of literature and forms for members and administrators of the Retail Design Institute. Please be sure to log in before browsing. Many of the documents here are restricted by membership type and by chapter.
- Design Resource DirectoryEsteemed design consultants and product suppliers who make our website possible.
Libraries by Chapter
- Atlanta | Southeast Chapter Documents
- Chicago | Great Lakes Chapter Documents
- Hong Kong Chapter Documents
- Madrid | Barcelona Chapter Documents
- Minneapolis | St Paul Chapter Documents
- New England Chapter Documents
- New York Chapter Documents
- Northern California Chapter Documents
- Ohio Chapter Documents
- Pacific Northwest Chapter Documents
- Sao Paulo | Brazil Chapter Documents
- St Louis Chapter Documents
- Southern California Chapter Documents
- Toronto Chapter Documents
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- View ListingsOur organization depends on our members and without them, the Institute would not be able to function as the global authority in Retail. We help our members by connecting them to industry positions with today’s top retail companies and connecting top retail companies with today’s top retail talent.
- Add a Job ListingMembers with professional accounts have unlimited free access to both job posting and resume searches. paid listings are also currently available.
- Browse ResumesRetail Design Institute members can browse resumes free of charge. Non-members will soon be able to purchase monthly access to the resume search feature.
- Submit your resumeMembers with professional accounts have unlimited free access to post resumes. paid listings are also currently available.
Ohio Chapter at WD partners-
August 7, 2017In Memoriam: Mark V. Looper, RDI
August 14, 2017Cocktails & Conversations
A group of 30 retail professionals enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Sonoma Wine Garden in Santa Monica, Wednesday, August 9th. Hosted by the So Cal Retail Design Institute Chapter and sponsored by Permit Advisors. 
