Designer Membership Levels & Requirements
PROFESSIONAL
Annual membership dues: $350 (plus one-time $50 application fee)
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Providing the highest level of membership offered by IDS for designers. Includes free enhanced website listing on IDS National website and CQRID maintenance fee (for CQRID-certified designers). All Professional members must complete 0.4 CEUs (4 hours) per calendar year. Applicant must have one of the following to qualify:
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Certification with a nationally recognized interior design exam OR
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A six-year degree in interior design OR
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A four or five—year degree in interior design or design-related field*, plus two years of full-time practical design experience OR
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A three-year degree in interior design or design-related field*, plus three years of full-time practical design experience OR
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A two-year degree in interior design or design-related field*, plus four years of full-time practical interior design experience.
*Design-related field includes: Art, architecture, etc. (please contact IDS National office for verification)
Required documentation:
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Photocopy of business license or tax ID if self-employed
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Photocopy of diploma for interior design or related field
Associate
Annual membership dues: $275 (plus one-time $50 application fee)
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For individuals who currently work full-time in interior design or a closely affiliated occupation. Includes free enhanced website listing on IDS National website.
Required documentation:
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Photocopy of business license or tax ID if self-employed
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Photocopy of diploma for interior design or related field (if applicable)
Design firm membership
If you have over 3 designer members on staff at your design firm, you are eligible for firm membership. Each IDS member after your first 3 will receive 20% off their IDS membership. This applies for both Associate and Professional membership. To take advantage of the design firm rate, please contact Angie Morse at [email protected]
**Credentialing may only be used by Professional and Associate members
