Design Research by ASID

design Research by asid

ASID research projects focus on the business, impact, and practice of design. They span design career stages, space types, and topic areas.

DESIGN INDUSTRY & PROFESSION

2025 ASID State of Interior Design Outlook Report

ASID 2025 State of Interior Design Outlook Report

The 2025 ASID State of Interior Design Outlook Report, sponsored by Sherwin-Williams, outlines the current state of interior design, segmented into three key areas: People, Business, and Services. Over the last decade, the interior design community has experienced remarkable growth, embraced new opportunities, and celebrated many successes. Discover essential insights that reveal the evolving dynamics of the industry. 

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ASID 2025 Economic Outlook Report

ASID 2025 Economic Outlook Report

The 2025 ASID Economic Outlook Report, sponsored by Sherwin Williams, breaks down key trends impacting the design industry, from inflation and interest rates to labor shortages and consumer demand. This second installment of the Outlook research series equips interior designers with vital economic data and predictions to navigate their businesses through the year. 

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ASID 2025 Trends Outlook Report

Gain insight into the influences shaping the interior design landscape. Predictions for the year ahead include analysis of the workforce’s emphasis on collaboration and alternative education pathways, the redefinition of family life, and the incorporation of design elements that evoke joy, among others.  

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ASID 2025 Designing a Succession Plan: Insights for Firm Owners 

ASID, in partnership with Greenway Group, presents this in-depth report to help design firm owners navigate the complexities of succession planning. With a focus on internal ownership transitions, the report addresses both the emotional and operational challenges that come with preparing for leadership change. It offers practical strategies to create a long-term plan that preserves firm values, supports staff, and ensures business continuity. Report sponsored by Sherwin-Williams.

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ASID 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report

ASID 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report

ASID 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report, which draws on data collected as part of the ASID Member Census conducted in 2023, provides interior design employees and employers with current data on labor market trends, salaries, benefits, and drivers of job satisfaction. With this information, employees can better assess their current job situation and make informed decisions about their future career choices, and employers can have a better understanding of the factors that most influence employees’ hiring decisions, performance, and retention.

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ASID 2024 Talent Acquisition Report

ASID 2024 Talent Acquisition Report

The ASID 2024 Talent Acquisition Report will explore challenges and present strategies design firms can use to help leaders tailor and update their talent acquisition strategies. Regardless of the number of employees, firms of different sizes are impacted by the same demographic shifts and can customize many of these strategies and ideas to fit their culture and resource constraints.

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DESIGN PRACTICE RESEARCH

2022 ASID IMPACT REVIEW: INSIGHTS BRIEFS

How has COVID-19 impacted designers and the profession of interior design? ASID has the answers for you — the ASID INSIGHTS Briefs explore the critical role interior designers play in shaping the built environment in the wake of the pandemic.

Use the ASID INSIGHTS Briefs to identify opportunities to connect, lead, and collaborate on issues related to the built environment. View all the briefs