Associate Membership
IIDA Associate Membership is designed for interior designers that have completed at least two years of formal interior design education but have not yet become NCIDQ- or ARE-certified.
Benefits
IIDA offers members excellent networking opportunities and tangible benefits for education, inspiration, and professional development. Learn more
- Credibility and industry recognition
- Certification and exam reimbursement
- Design publications and articles
- Professional development
- Occupational advocacy
- Career resources and mentorship
- Connect with industry professionals
- Exclusive savings and discounts
- Compete for industry recognition
- Leadership development
Qualifications
If you are an interior designer with a minimum of two years of formal interior design education, and are not NCIDQ-certified, you qualify as an IIDA Associate member. Your application must include:
- Photocopy of official college transcript or diploma documenting your design education credentials.
Member Dues
All IIDA memberships run on the calendar year, January through December. Annual membership dues are prorated from April through June. All new members and members reactivating their memberships will have a one-time $75 processing fee added to their dues.
Annual Associate 1 Dues (Years 1-2): $346
Annual Associate 2 Dues (Years 3-5): $505
Annual Associate 3 Dues (6 Years and more): $599
Monthly Associate 1 Dues (Years 1-2): $35
Monthly Associate 2 Dues (Years 3-5): $45
Monthly Associate 3 Dues (6 Years and more): $55
RENEWING MEMBER DUES
If you are renewing your Associate membership, please note that this type of membership includes three progressive levels with individual dues based on the length of consecutive membership. For renewing a lapsed Associate membership, dues will be calculated according to the next level of Associate membership previously held.
Upgrade
If you are a student interested in upgrading your membership to an Associate membership, please reach out to memberservices@iida.org for more information.
Designed to Last a Lifetime
Retired Status
IIDA recognizes that when you are passionate about design, that passion often lasts a lifetime - whether you are currently practicing or not. If you want to retain your membership through retirement, or if you are unable to continue practicing due to disability, illness, unemployment, or relocation, contact memberservices@iida.org to inquire about Inactive or Retired Status.