The Retail Design Institute (RDI) is a global organization founded in 1961 to promote collaboration between retail design professionals. It has over 900 members including designers, retailers, educators and suppliers across 14 chapters worldwide. RDI hosts over 100 annual events such as educational seminars, networking events and design competitions to enable knowledge sharing and career development for its members.

2. ‘The Retail Design Institute promotes the
advancement and collaborative practice of
creating selling environments’

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We are the retail industry's creative
professionals and we were founded in 1961 to
be a collaborative community where ideas,
knowledge and passion would be shared to
enable our members to fulfill the fast-paced
planning and design needs of retail.

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14+
Chapters
Atlanta Southeast, Boston, Chicago, Madrid/ Barcelona,
Minneapolis/ St.Paul, New York, Northern California,
Ohio, Sao Paulo, Seattle, Southern California, St Louis,
Sydney/ Melbourne, Toronto.
Coming soon: Singapore, Hong Kong, London

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Membership
Architects, Graphic Designers, Lighting Designers, Interior
Designers, Store Planners, Visual Merchandisers, Resource
Designers, Brand Strategists, Educators, Trade Partners,
Editors, Publishers and Students.

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Our members include designers working for design practices
& retailers, professionals leaders in the industry, trade
representatives & students of design.
Memberships are individually held by architects and interior designers, design students
and educators, store planners, lighting designers, graphic designers, visual
merchandisers, brand strategists and trade suppliers to the retail industry.
A.CREATOR, RDI

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Membership Types
Professional, RDI
Associate, Allied, Trade, Educator,
Student, Media, Life.

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100+
Annual Events
44th International Store Design Competition
& Gala Event
Student Store Design Competition
Collaborate
Chapter Events
Speaker Series
Trade Booth & Industry Shows

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Over 100 annual events that provide educational content & enable
industry connections…

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Education
• work with colleges and
universities to develop retail
design programs.
• work toward a degreed specialty
in retail design through
architecture and design schools.
• workshops and seminars,
highlighting new trends.
• mentorships & competitions.
• career advice.
• job-site for members seeking a
new challenge.
• website for employment
opportunities, positions wanted
and a resume posting service.
• one of the top six placement
services in the industry.
• chapter meetings have a social
aspect prior to the program
event.
• several social events every year.
• educational tours & seminars.
• knowledge sharing.
• key partnership & collaborative
opportunities.
• combine learning, networking
and pleasure.
Career Building Networking

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• Claiming
membership
shows
your
are
a
serious
participant
in
retail
design.
• Membership
supports
your
career,
enhances
your
credentials.
• Be
part
of
a
global
organization
connecting
your
to
professionals
around
the
world.
• Stay
abreast
of
new
trends
in
retail
design.
• RDI
is
committed
to
the
education
process
in
recognized
design
colleges
as
well
as
the
ongoing
development
of
its
Professional
and
Associate
members.
Why Join?

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We publish whitepapers & presentations such as our annual
‘Trend-Cast’…presented at shows across the globe
from New York to Hong Kong.

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We plan educational events hosting global speakers who provide
insights and Industry expertise across a variety of disciplines.

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Our calendar includes events focused on partnering mentors with
students to encourage new talent into the Industry…

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Our International Student Design Competition leads to
internships, gives students valuable experience and donates
funds to educational institutions.

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You’ll find plenty more material on our website & social media
channels…YouTube, Instagram, FB & Twitter.

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At the National Retail Federation’s Big Show 2015,
our presentation enjoyed more clicks
than any of the other opening day sessions.

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We took visitors on a virtual tour or the latest retail in NYC,
providing maps and case study insights that resulted in hundreds
of downloads and visits.

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Statistics03/03/15
USA
BRAZIL
FRANCE
JAPAN
CANADA…
900+
headcount
1000
maps
294
downloads
2632
views
“most clicked session of the show” - record attendance.

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All of which drives traffic and increases the exposure of our
partnering sponsors featured on www.RetailDesignInstitute.org

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Partnering with RDI
The Institute is seeking to establish partnerships
with sponsors who share our passion for promoting the
advancement and collaborative practice of
creating selling environments.
Sponsorship

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JAMES FARNELL, RDI
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
RETAIL DESIGN INSTITUTE
“One thing we share in common is our passion for
design and the skill to craft memorable experiences.
Join the Retail Industry’s leading body of
creative professionals today!”

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