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Industry support bodies in Ireland
The Crafts Council of Ireland is the main champion of the craft industry in Ireland, fostering its growth and commercial strength, communicating its unique identity and stimulating quality design, innovation and competitiveness.
Established in January 2000, the objective of Design Ireland is to inspire and encourage a positive understanding and utilisation of design by all strands of society, in particular business bodies and Governmental agencies, while internationally demonstrating the creative success and vitality of Irish Design.
GDBA, Graphic Designers Business Association
The GDBA is committed to developing an understanding of the effectiveness and value of graphic design in corporate and marketing communications through advocacy, education and debate. It encourages fair and open competition while seeking to promote ethical practice and viable market conditions for its Members and the design profession.
ICAD, Institute of Creative Advertising and Design
ICAD has been around since 1958 to foster and reward creative excellence in Irish Advertising & Design. They hold events and workshops, both student and professional, along with an annual awards and exhibition of The Best of Irish Advertising & Design.
IDD, The Institute for Design and Disability
IDD was established in 1991 following the European Conference on Design for Disability held in Dublin in 1989. The objective of the IDD is to promote the inclusion in society of people with disabilities through the exercise of good design. It has a membership of architects, designers, rehabilitation professionals and people with disabilities and is based at the National College of Art and Design.
IDI, Institute of Designers in Ireland
The Institute of Designers in Ireland is the professional body representing the interests of Irish designers. Its function is to promote high standards of design, to foster professionalism and to emphasise designers' responsibility to society, to the client and to each other.
The Interiors Association is a multi-faceted support, networking & educational association for professionals working within the Interior Architecture and Interior Design Community.
RIAI, Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland
The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, founded in 1839, is the representative body for professionally qualified architects in Ireland. The objectives of the RIAI are the advancement of Architecture and the associated Arts and Sciences, the promotion of high standards of professional conduct and practice and the protection of the interests of architectural training and education.