Student Resources
Opportunities
IIDA FOUNDATION AWARDS & FUNDS
The IIDA Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit philanthropic organization with a mission to drive innovation and advancements in the commercial interior design field. The foundation seeks to make a meaningful impact through supporting grants and funding opportunities, and continued support of education, research, and outreach opportunities. View and apply for these opportunities here.
Scholarships and Initiatives
The IIDA TX OK Chapter tuition reimbursement, study abroad scholarship, and special initiatives grant are available to Interior Design students and educators within Texas or Oklahoma. Students who are applying must be graduate students or undergraduates in their 3rd and 4th years at a CIDA accredited university. View and apply for these opportunities here.
Conference Tips + Tricks
Tips for success at shift
How can you make the most out of your time at SHIFT? It’s only once a year!
Check out these tips to help you prep for an awesome experience that will help mold your future in design.
Portfolio + Resume Resources
Portfolios
A portfolio encompasses your design work and tells the story of who you are as a designer. Learn some tips from professionals on what they are looking for in student portfolios.
Interview Resources
Missed our SHIFT Prep Session over Interviewing Do’s & Don’ts? Check it out HERE!
VP of Campus Centers 2025 - 2027 IIDA TX OK CHAPTER BOARD
Katie Branning, Assoc. IIDA
Katie Branning is an Interior Designer at DLR Group, where she contributes to projects across higher education, K–12, and cultural sectors. She earned her Master of Interior Design from the University of Kentucky, where her thesis explored workplace and experiential design through the lens of neurodiversity, and her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a Minor in Theater from the University of North Texas.
Katie has been actively involved with the IIDA since her time as a student, participating in events, and engaging with the design community through mentorship and collaboration. She attended SHIFT as a student and has since returned as a professional, continuing to support the next generation of designers through the same experience that inspired her early in her career.
As VP of Campus Centers for IIDA TX | OK, Katie is passionate about fostering meaningful connections between students, educators, and professionals. She is dedicated to creating opportunities for engagement, growth, and leadership that empower emerging designers to explore their creativity and find their voice within the design community.
Get in touch with Katie via the contact form below!
Contact Us
Need to get in touch with your local IIDA City Center Campus Liaison? Need help finding a speaker for your campus organization’s next meeting?
Something else? Let us know how we can help!