BID INC Top10 Delegation

Elite designers selected by distinguished industry editors including Alison Levasseur of Architectural Digest, Asad Syrket, Bebe Howorth of Elle Decor, Carisha Swanson of House Beautiful, Dominique Fluker of Essence Magazine, Erika Heet of Interiors Magazine, Kathryn Given of Luxe Magazine, Lauren Iverson of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, along with guest judge and designer Brandon Blackwood.

Make It

The Ceremony

Black Interior Designers Incorporated (BID Inc.) proudly presented the Top 10 Interior Designer Awards, an annual celebration recognizing exceptional talent in the industry. This prestigious event, held on November 8, 2024, showcased the hard work and dedication of outstanding Black interior designers.

Unlock Your Full Potential with The Top 10 Delegation Mentorship Program

Are you ready to elevate your interior design career to extraordinary heights? This is your chance to learn from the best in the industry! BID INC proudly presents The Top 10 Delegation Mentorship Program, an exclusive opportunity to work one-on-one with some of the most celebrated interior designers in the world—handpicked by editors of major media publications and a renowned guest judge.

Apply for Mentorship

“This mentorship program was born from a deep commitment to cultivate space, guidance, and real-world tools for the next generation of Black design leaders. It’s not just about career growth—it’s about legacy, accountability, and building the kind of creative industry we all deserve.”

— June Reese, COO of BID Inc.

Laura Hodges

Expertise: Sustainable design practices
Preferred Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Frequency: Bi-weekly
Mentee Qualifications: Passionate about eco-friendly design solutions
Keita Turner

Expertise: Blending modern and traditional aesthetics
Preferred Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Frequency: Monthly
Mentee Qualifications: Strong interest in eclectic design styles
Elizabeth G

Expertise: Architectural integration in interior design
Preferred Days: Fridays
Frequency: Weekly
Mentee Qualifications: Background in architecture and Interior Design
Mikel Welch

Expertise: Celebrity home styling
Preferred Days: Saturdays
Frequency: Monthly
Mentee Qualifications: Experience in high-end residential projects
Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom

Expertise: Residential, hospitality, and commercial interior design
Preferred Days: Monthly sessions
Mentee Qualifications: Early-stage entrepreneurs (up to 3 years in their own interior design business)
Tiffany Thompson

Expertise: Luxury hospitality design
Preferred Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Frequency: Weekly
Mentee Qualifications: Background in hospitality or commercial design
Delia Kenza

Expertise: Residential and commercial interior design
Preferred Days: Monthly sessions
Mentee Qualifications: Individuals new to design, career changers, recent graduates, or those without formal design education
Elliott Barnes

Expertise: High-end residential and hospitality interior design, brand identity interiors, luxury furniture and accessories design
Preferred Days: Monthly sessions
Mentee Qualifications: Recent graduates or first and second-year professionals in interior design