We are the retail industry's creative professionals. We were founded in 1961 to be a collaborative community where ideas, kno ... wledge and passion would be shared at a local level and enable our members to fulfill the fast-paced planning and design needs of retail. Today, our membership includes architects, graphic designers, lighting designers, interior designers, store planners, visual merchandisers, resource designers, brand strategists, educators, trade partners, trade media and students of design. read more