Renowned Interior Designer Receives Gold Lifetime Achievement Award from ASID

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned interior designer Anita Lang, founder of IMI Design, received a prestigious Gold Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Arizona North Chapter. The coveted award is a testament to Anita's remarkable contributions and dedication to the field, her creative vision, passion for design excellence, and the influence she has had on shaping the landscape of interior design.

"I was truly honored and humbled to receive this special recognition for my dedication to my craft. It was quite overwhelming to have a room of 350 of my peers and collaborators stand as I received the award; I was overwhelmed with gratitude to be part of such a creative-minded community," says Lang. "I continue to believe in the power of design to elevate the human experience; it's the mantra for the work I do. Even for me personally now, I know the very best work is still to come."

ASID honored Anita during its benchmark 50^th Anniversary Design Excellence Awards Gala on August 23, 2025, an evening that honored five decades of design excellence, community, and creativity. The evening's events culminated in recognition of Anita's visionary work, unparalleled creativity, and enduring contributions to the industry—earning her a well-deserved place among the industry's most respected professionals for her unwavering dedication to advancing the art.

"The 50th GOLD Award celebrates not only Anita's mastery in design, but the decades of dedication and leadership she has gifted to our profession. Her work stands as a beacon of timeless creativity and transformative influence; an enduring legacy for future designers to follow. Anita's influence transcends design; she has shaped a legacy of excellence, mentorship, and vision that continues to elevate our entire community," says Amber Khan, ASID Arizona North Chapter president. "This recognition is not just for what she has created, but for the light she continues to inspire the design world with."

ASID also awarded Anita with the following notable awards:

• First place for Special Function Space
• First place for Universal Design / Aging in Place
• First place for Outdoor Living Space
• Best in Show

The Lifetime Achievement Award from ASID celebrates Anita's exceptional career, which has been marked by groundbreaking projects, transformative designs in both luxury residential and hospitality sectors, and a commitment to elevating design and its impact on the human experience.

SOURCE Anita Lang, IMI Design