ASID Releases 2018 Outlook and State of the Industry Report

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) recently released its 2018 Outlook and State of the Industry (OSI) report, providing a scan of essential knowledge interior designers and the interior design industry require to thrive and remain competitive in 2018 and beyond. The 80-page ASID OSI explores the status of the U.S. economy as a whole and offers an in-depth look at the interior design and construction industries specifically; discusses current trends in design and their implications for the profession moving forward; and concludes with a look at the societal and technological advancements that will influence the interior design industry into the future.

"As we move into a period of steady economic growth, combined with emerging trends and rapid changes in society, the interior design profession is challenged to review its business models to be ready for what comes next," said Randy Fiser, CEO of ASID. "ASID provides this comprehensive look, provided by three industry-leading experts and is confident that, armed with this research, designers will be equipped to respond to the changing economic and professional landscape they face in 2018 and into the future."