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Calling Researchers, Students, Educators, and Innovators!

We invite you to participate in the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Call for Posters at GATHER 2025 – The National Conference by ASID, in Atlanta, GA, August 17^th – 19^th, 2025. Accepted poster submissions will have the opportunity to display and present their posters to attendees during the Poster Gallery Walk, tentatively scheduled for the evening of Monday, August 18th at GATHER. The ASID Poster Gallery Walk is an informal engagement event at GATHER where attendees can learn about the current research, trends, discoveries, and new applications in the interior design profession. We are looking forward to your submission and displaying your work at GATHER.

What Qualifies?

Research covers a broad scope and includes many types of methodologies, such as experimental studies, applied research in design practice, research for product development and design, and extensive literature reviews addressing research questions on what has been studied. For detailed information on the Submission Guidelines, click on the Submission Information tab above.

Benefits of Being a GATHER Poster Presenter

Poster presenters at GATHER will have a unique opportunity to showcase their research and innovative projects, gaining increased visibility throughout the ASID community. Along with their companies and organizations, presenters are included in promotional information, marketing materials, and listed on the GATHER 2025 website. Being a GATHER poster presenter allows for opportunities to network with peers and professionals throughout the event. This opportunity can further prove your value, expertise, knowledge, and insight by effectively presenting relevant and timely subjects that are helpful to design professionals. It's a great experience to share with your colleagues for the advancement of the interior design profession!

Timeline:

Call for Poster Abstracts Open - March 24, 2025
Call for Poster Abstracts Deadline - April 22, 2025 at 11:59pm ET
Review Period - April 24 - May 9, 2025
Invitations/Notifications sent out to Poster Presenters - May 12, 2025
Acceptance of Poster Presenter Invitations - by May 22, 2025
Selected Posters Announced for GATHER 2025 - Week of June 2, 2025
Final Poster PDF Files Submitted for Approval and Display Spot Assigned - no later than July 25, 2025

About GATHER - The National Conference by ASID

GATHER, the National Conference by ASID will convene ASID members and industry professionals in all sectors of the interior design community in a three-day event to demonstrate the value of ASID and celebrate its milestone 50^th anniversary through high caliber learning opportunities and experiential networking and community building. The event will include tracks and programming for everyone in the design profession focused on ASID’s anniversary theme:

“Celebrating 50 years of Design Excellence: Honoring our Past, Designing the Future.”