IIDA: A COMMUNITY FOR YOU, BUILT BY YOU
IIDA offers Members excellent networking opportunities 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 colleagues around the world, as well as reduced fees for exciting chapter initiatives and International events like the Leaders Breakfast series.
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Professional and Associate members in the United States receive complimentary magazines and publications that cover technical and theoretical topics in design, as well as community news and events.
DesignMatters, a bimonthly electronic newsletter keeping you in the know about IIDA and industry happenings around the globe.
Spectrum, a weekly e-newsletter of relevant design business news aggregated from around the web and delivered straight to your inbox.
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Tuition reimbursement, access to in-depth knowledge and research, and links to industry leaders and events that help you get ahead in the business aspect of design. The two largest benefit are:
NCIDQ tuition reimbursement - Eligibility for a twice annual drawing for a complete reimbursement for Associate Members who successfully complete the NCIDQ exam.
Sustainable Education Fund - Eligibility for a twice annual drawing for reimbursement of LEED exam fees for those who have successfully passed the accreditation exam.
Other learning benefits include:
Chapter and regional professional development (AdvanceYOU).
Local and international IDCEC-approved CEU programs.
Webinars, take-home CEUs and quick links to educational tools.
Advocacy for interior design code and licensing initiatives.
Proactive leadership in gaining governmental recognition for the profession.
Use of the IIDA professional designation.
Personalized member logo.
Access to the IIDA Career Center.
Networking opportunities through local chapter and international programs.
Access to the online IIDA Membership Directory.
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Members receive first notice of special events and registration discounts.
Invitations to chapter and regional meetings, special events, and activities.
Invitation to the IIDA Annual Meeting, where IIDA inducts the new International Board of Directors, celebrates the Titan and Star Award recipients, recognizes chapters for excellence in innovation and member service, and welcomes new members of the College of Fellows.
Invitation to the IIDA Revel in Design Gala, where IIDA celebrates the annual winners of the Interior Design Competition & the Will Ching Design Competition.
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You have access to a wide range of discounts and special pricing for products and services to support your business, from discounts on books to savings on airline travel.
the best part? these are members only discounts and incentives!
Special member pricing for IIDA-sponsored competitions.
Interior Design Competition
Hospitality Design Competition
Will Ching Design Competition
IIDA Global Excellence Awards
Discounted advertising rates in IIDA publications and on the IIDA website.