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Joining IIDA offers networking opportunities for career growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our City Centers act as vibrant hubs, hosting a range of events designed to forge strategic alliances and uncover new opportunities. At IIDA, we stand at the forefront of legislative advocacy, and we offer avenues for leadership at both Chapter and international echelons, empowering you to shape the future of interior design.

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  • Professional Membership

    For professional interior designers or architects who passed the NCIDQ or the ARE.

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  • Associate Membership

    For interior designers with two years of formal education but not yet NCIDQ-certified.

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  • Industry Individual

    For professionals that are working in the industry but are not a designer.

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  • Industry Membership

    For companies involved in producing, designing, or distributing products and services for commercial interior designers.

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  • Student Membership

    For students enrolled in an interior design or architecture program interested in professional development opportunities and expanding their professional network within the design industry

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  • Educator Membership

    For a full-time instructor, department chair, or adjunct professor in a post-secondary program of interior design at any university or accredited school of interior design

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  • Professional Development Opportunities & CEU Programs

  • Advocacy at both the local and national level

  • IIDA Career Center

  • NCIDQ Tuition & LEED Exam Reimbursement

  • IIDA professional designation as well as the personalized member logo

  • Discounts on products and services like travel, shipping, tech programs, insurance, and more.

  • Complimentary magazines covering design topics and community news.

  • A full list of discounts and incentives is available on the IIDA member portal.

Learn more about your Benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, $75 is due at the time of application as a first-time member.

  • Costs are by membership type. Memberships that are being renewed are due on December 31st of each year, and are good for a full calendar year. Dues for new memberships are prorated for any time after January.

  • Membership can be renewed here: https://iida.org/membership

  • If you pay monthly, there is an additional fee per month. Please click your membership type here to view a breakdown of these payment options per member type.

    • Renew online by signing in to your account via the link in the upper right corner of any IIDA.org webpage. After signing in, select "Membership" then "Renew." Choose "Monthly Plan" to pay dues in easy installments.

    • Print and mail your invoice with payment. Send to:
      International Interior Design Association
      2424 Momentum Place
      Chicago, IL 60689-5324

    • Call toll-free at 888.799.IIDA or 312.467.1950 to renew by phone.

  • Ten CEU hours are required every 2 years to maintain Professional or Associate level membership. The other membership levels do not require CEUs.

  • Status | Appellation | Example

    Professional | IIDA | Jane Doe, IIDA
    College of Fellows | FIIDA | Jane Doe, FIIDA
    Emeritus | Emeritus IIDA
    Associate | Associate IIDA or Assoc. IIDA | Jane Doe, Associate IIDA or Assoc. IIDA
    Student | Student IIDA | Jane Doe, Student IIDA
    Industry | Industry IIDA or Ind. IIDA | Jane Doe, Industry IIDA or Ind. IIDA
    Honorary | Honorary IIDA | Jane Doe, Honorary IIDA

    Remember to capitalize IIDA. Do not separate with periods or other punctuation.
    List IIDA first when you include multiple appellations. Alphabetize ensuing appellations.
    Retired members may continue to use the IIDA or Associate IIDA appellation as appropriate.

    Use your IIDA credential:
    On your business cards, website, and letterhead
    When being interviewed or presenting
    When receiving recognition in press releases, newsletters, and announcements

  • You can make changes to Chapter and City Center assignments in your Member Profile. Don’t forget to follow up with us at iidanfl.members@gmail.com to make sure that we are aware of the change, and ensure you receive the most relevant information from our Chapter.

  • Please submit an application for that member type here or email us at memberservices@iida.org. If you have already submitted a payment to renew, please contact us at memberservices@iida.org to submit payment for the price difference.