Our Affiliates and
Certifications
Design Leadership Network
The Design Leadership Network (DLN) champions community, collaboration, growth, and best practices in the high-end design industry by creating tailored experiences, educational programs, and resources for its members who are principals of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture firms, affiliated disciplines, media partners, and corporate leaders. Members are interior designers, architects, and landscape architects who are highly accomplished in their field and truly passionate about the Design and Architecture Industry.
IFDA
The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is the only all-industry association whose members provide services and products to the furnishings and design industry. This organization is the driving force, through its programs and services, to enhance the professionalism and stature of the industry worldwide. As the "voice" of the total furnishings and design industry, IFDA provides its members with the tools and resources to enhance their businesses. Aggressive advocacy promotes the advantages of working with a professional. IFDA welcomes members from every facet of the furnishings and design industry. Members are executives and companies professionally engaged in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education in the furnishings and design and/or related industries.
NCIDQ
The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ) awards this NCIDQ Certification to designers who demonstrate proficiency in interior design principles and commitment to the profession. The exam to earn this certification tests designers on their knowledge of interior designs’ core components: building systems, codes, construction standards, contract administration, design application, professional practice and project coordination.
LEED rating system
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification provides “a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits.” Georgia Zikas Design is proud to have our work recognized by this organization that earned us our LEED Certified status.