The BIID welcomes NALA | The Art Matchmaker as Platinum Partner

The BIID is pleased to introduce NALA | The Art Matchmaker, a platform designed to support interior designers in sourcing original artwork with greater efficiency, access, and precision.

Sourcing art has traditionally relied on established gallery networks, often limiting visibility, increasing costs through commissions, and narrowing the range of available works. NALA offers a new approach: connecting designers directly with a global network of over 18,000 contemporary artists, while removing intermediary barriers and associated mark-ups.

Developed by art market specialists in collaboration with data scientists, NALA uses advanced technology to help designers discover artworks that align closely with their project requirements. Through a dedicated interior designer dashboard, the platform integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, allowing members to:

• Search for artworks intuitively using keywords, image search, or natural language
• Discover pieces aligned to specific styles, colour palettes, dimensions, and spatial context
• Visualise artworks directly within interior spaces using mock-ups or project imagery
• Organise selections into project folders and generate client-ready presentation PDFs
• Access original artworks at more competitive pricing by removing traditional commission structures
• Sales are facilitated via secure payments via Stripe and trackable shipping via Arta.io

By streamlining discovery and enabling direct collaboration with artists, NALA not only improves efficiency but also expands creative possibilities, allowing designers to source more distinctive work and incorporate art as a central, defining element of a project rather than a final addition.

As part of this partnership, BIID members are offered exclusive access to NALA’s Interior Designer dashboard with a three-month complimentary membership (standard subscription: USD $100 per month). This provides full access to the platform’s sourcing, visualisation, and presentation tools, allowing members to explore its capabilities within their own projects.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equipping BIID members with tools that enhance both creative output and professional workflow - bringing greater transparency, flexibility, and access to a rapidly evolving art market.

NALA invites BIID members to explore the platform and experience a more direct, efficient and expansive approach to sourcing art. Activate your complimentary access and begin integrating NALA into your current and upcoming projects. Please contact NALA directly by emailing penelope@nala.art for the discount code.

Note: NALA | The Art Matchmaker is a BIID Platinum Partner. This article has been produced as part of our sponsored partnership programme.