3.4.11 | Chicago, IL | The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce a new Editor In Chief and advertising team for its award winning design journal, Perspective. For more than 20 years, Perspective has provided a vantage point and a voice for the Design industry. The new team, well established in the Design community, will bring deeper understanding and insight to our evolving industry.

Leading the editorial team, writer Jan Lakin joins the IIDA staff editorial committee as Editor In Chief. Lakin is an experienced writer on topics of architecture, design, sustainability and urban planning, and has worked as a communications professional in the Design industry for more than 13 years. She has written articles for many industry publications, including Contract, Urban Land, Gensler’s Dialogue and numerous trade magazines. Previously, Jan spent seven years directing the media relations team at Gensler.

Susan Merrell has been named Art Director for Perspective. Merrell is a partner at Guillin+Merrell and is well versed in the world of Interior Design. Her previous projects include a new identity for an archaeology center in San Francisco, an identity program for a museum in Connecticut and the exhibition graphics for its permanent History Gallery. She also has created print and environmental design for Gensler.

“We are thrilled to take Perspective to a new, deeper level with the addition of Jan and Susan leading the way,” commented Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA. “Jan’s immersion in the Design community opens the possibilities to explore in-depth the issues and concerns Designers are facing around the world. As we grow globally and our interests become more intricate, we are confident we have a team in place to best acknowledge and address these sophisticated matters.”

Nielsen Custom Media, led by publishing executive John Rouse, will produce the biannual Perspective, with issues in May and November each year. A new cutting edge digital version will also be available via email for dual Members overseas and North American Members who prefer this sustainable option.

The Advertising team is comprised of experienced industry leaders around the country. For advertising information, please contact John Rouse at 312-342-1496 or [email protected], or visit www.iida.org.

About International Interior Design Association

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association with more than 13,000 Members practicing worldwide in more than 50 countries. IIDA is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge, value and community. IIDA advocates for interior design excellence; nurtures a global interior design community; maintains high educational standards; and supports its Members and the Profession with visionary leadership. For more than 37 years, IIDA has helped reveal new Design talent through a variety of educational initiatives and Interior Design/Architecture competitions honoring local talent, including the Global Excellence Awards with BMW, Interior Design Competition, Smart Environments Awards and Sustainable Leadership Awards. www.iida.org.

About Perspective

Perspective is a thought-leadership journal published twice each year. Its thought-provoking articles highlight the power of design to influence behavior and inspire positive action around the world. Perspective encourages its readers to think beyond the “here and now” and contemplate for the future of Interior Design today. Perspective is unique because it is the first interior design publication editorially focused on the professional practice of interior designers, the business of design firms, and the future of professional development and continuing education of interior designers.