FIDER The Foundation for Interior Design Research FIDER leads the interior design profession to excellence by setting standards and accrediting academic programs that prepare interior designers to create interior environments for improving the quality of human experience. FIDER was founded in 1970 by an alliance of interior design professional organizations. The intent of the founders was to promote excellence by developing standards for interior design education and to acknowledge the increasing demands of an emerging profession. The same strong philosophical support continues today. FIDER sets standards for postsecondary interior design education, evaluates college and university interior design programs, and publishes a list of accredited programs that meet the standards in the United States and Canada. Its primary purpose is to ensure a high level of quality in interior design education to meet the needs of students, the interior design profession, and society. FIDER is recognized as a reliable authority on interior design education by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA). Click here for a list of FIDER accredited schools in Illinois For more information on FIDER, its mission and values, the accreditation process, accredited programs and more, visit www.fider.org.