Our Mission

At the Association of University Interior Designers, our mission is to support and connect campus designers while advancing the practice of interior design in higher education. We aim to inspire, inform, and invest in our members by providing a collective network, shared resources and opportunities for professional advancement.

AUID DEI Statement

To fully represent the places and people of the higher educational communities we serve, AUID commits to inspire creativity by embracing diverse cultures, identities, and ideas; AUID informs members by sharing knowledge to build inclusive environments; and AUID invests in a culture of understanding as we design equitable spaces for humanity.

The purpose of the AUID-DEI committee is to use the transformational power of our membership to lead our organization toward an increasingly diverse and inclusive community that is open, equitable, and welcoming to all.

AUID will seek to lead and foster collaborations that substantively increase inclusivity by facilitating access to our members’ knowledge and resources. AUID will encourage members to create experiences through design that directly impact our communities. At the heart of AUID is our responsibility to understand the audience for whom we design campus space, as well as a commitment to encouraging open dialogue and influencing positive social change.

As a DEI Committee, we share carefully researched and thoughtfully discussed key terms and definitions that we encounter in the course of our work and conversations.

We define these as:

• Diversity: The presence of differences that enrich our organization. Some examples of diversity may include (but are not limited to) race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, ethnicity, nationality, socio-economic status, or political perspective. There are many more.
• Equity: Ensuring that access, resources, and opportunities are provided for all to succeed and grow, especially for those who have been underrepresented and have been historically disadvantaged.
• Inclusion: An organizational culture that is welcoming to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, or abilities and everyone is valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential.