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MEMBERSHIP

IIDA offers Members strong networking and tangible benefits for education, inspiration and professional development. Membership in IIDA provides access to resources that can help you get ahead in your career. Benefits include subscriptions to leading magazines, tuition reimbursement opportunities, the chance to reach Forum colleagues around the world, as well as reduced fees for exciting Chapter initiatives and International events like the Leaders Breakfast series. For a complete list of Member benefits, please click on the Benefits link to the left.

With so many levels of membership, there will certainly be a category best suited for you. Click on the Membership types on the left to find out more!


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PROFESSIONAL

Professional Members are defined as actively engaged in the profession of interior design or design education.

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ELIGIBILITY

Professional members are defined as actively engaged in the profession of interior design or design eduction

INTERIOR DESIGNER
Proof of certification date (or test results) by NCIDQ. No other exams are accepted

ARCHITECT

  • Proof of either state architectural registration or documentation of successful completion of NCARB exam, and
  • Documentation (resume or current job description, with dates, acceptable) of minimum of six years practice experience in interior design above and beyond those areas tested by the NCARB exam.

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STUDENT

IIDA Student Members are the future of design. With your membership you are able to access the best industry events, the latest design trends, cutting edge resources and unparalleled networking.

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ELIGIBILITY

Please provide ONE of the following with your application. This must be generated by your school and include your name. Applications received without proof of enrollment cannot be processed.

  • Photocopy of current school ID or copy of transcript opportunities wherever you are located.
  • Copy of current class schedule
  • Professor’s signature (below) 

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AFFILIATE

If you are actively engaged in a field other than Interior Design such as landscape architecture, lighting design, or architectural photography, you can join the Association as an Affiliate.

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ELIGIBILITY

When you apply, you are required to submit:

  • Business Card

Ever since joining IIDA as a student in Wisconsin I have found great opportunities to develop my career as an Interior Designer. From winning a student design competition to finding positions in the field of Interior Design, the IIDA has helped me progress as a professional. As a recent transplant to the Bay Area, my IIDA membership came with me from Illinois. I reached out to the Chapter, got involved with the Board, and through that networking I found an Interior Design position. Being an IIDA member has also offered lasting friendships with others in the industry that are priceless.

KATRINA TUSKA
INTERIOR DESIGNER
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ASSOCIATE

Associate Members are defined as actively engaged in the profession, but have not taken the accredited exam.

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ELIGIBILITY

Associate Members are defined as actively engaged in the profession, but have not taken the accrediting exam.

  • Have NOT taken the NCIDQ
  • Meet the educational requirements for NCIDQ 
  • Submit a current resume
  • Submit transcripts/diploma 

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EDUCATOR

If you are a full-time educator or a department chair, we invite you to join us as a Professional or an Associate Member at reduced membership rates. Membership entitles you to receive publications, attend special events and access research and materials that benefit your students.

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ELIGIBILITY

EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL

  • Full time educators and department chairs that meet the Professional Member requirements.

EDUCATOR ASSOCIATE

  • Full time educators and department chairs that meet the Associate Member requirements.

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INDUSTRY

If you work for a manufacturer of interior design products or you are a rep for a manufacturer, IIDA Industry Membership offers tremendous networking opportunities to promote your company and services to IIDA Members. Companies joining as an Industry Member are allowed 3 to 30 Industry Reps as part of their membership, giving you further penetration into different Chapters around the world. Individual Industry Memberships are also available.

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BENEFITS

As an Industry Member, you can take advantage of association programs that include:

  • Industry Roundtable
  • Chapter Leadership Council 
  • Design Competitions 
  • Access to the IIDA Email and Mail Lists 
  • Event/Program Sponsorship Opportunities 
  • Develop & Present CEU Courses 
  • Special Member advertising rates in Perspective and Design Matters 
  • Special Member rate for IIDA Events and Competitions 
  • Special Member rental rate for IIDA’s Conference & Learning Center 
  • Use of the IIDA Industry Logo 
  • Company recognition in IIDA’s Perspective magazine 
  • Reduced or complimentary job posting rates on IIDA’s website 
  • Affiliation with a local IIDA Chapter 
  • Invitations to International and Chapter events 
  • Participation in IIDA ForumsRB exam. 

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INTERNATIONAL

International Dual Membership and International At-Large Membership reflects the Association’s international focus. These Membership levels allow you to take advantage of Membership benefits and networking opportunities wherever you are located.

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ELIGIBILITY

INTERNATIONAL AT-LARGE
If you an active Interior Designer located outside of an area covered by an IIDA chapter, you can apply as an International At-Large Member. Intenational At-Large Members can join at the Professional, Associate, or Student level. With your application, you must submit:

  • Interior Design certificate, degree or diploma 
  • Resume showing you have completed the relevant work experience 
  • Access the At-Large application

INTERNATIONAL DUAL
If you are already an active Member with one of the Associations listed below, and are located outside the US, you can qualify as an International Dual Member. IIDA offers you a reduced rate to become a Member at a Professional, Associate, or Retired level. When you have IIDA as a secondary Membership you automatically have a network of designers and a roster of events that can help you get more out of your career:

  • BSID, Bermuda 
  • IDC, Canada 
  • BIID, UK 




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