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The Institute's Origins

The Institute was formed from the merger of two associations, the New Zealand Society of Industrial Designers formed in 1960 and the New Zealand Association of Interior Designers formed in 1968. This was successfully completed in August 1991, thus giving birth to the Designers Institute of New Zealand Incorporated. The Institute represents Graphic Design (visual communication), Spatial Design (built environment), Industrial Design (product design, consumer and capital goods), Craft Design (art and craft media), Design Education (the teaching profession) and Design Management.

Representation

Each design Sector is guaranteed representation on the Institutes National Council relative to the size of that sector as a proportion of the total membership.

There shall however, be not less than one representative from each design sector regardless of the size of that sector. The Institute is an Incorporated Society governed by an elected Council representing all design sectors. The Council directs the affairs of the Institute, determines policy and controls the organisations monies and finances.

Goals

The Designers Institute seeks to serve its membership and the wider community. Services are being further developed to meet demand.

The main reason for such an organisation is to represent the interests of a group of like- minded individuals and groups having a similar goal.