Click here to see the services and programs available to you as a member.

Recognition

• Membership card identifies you as a current Interior Design Society member who accepts
  the IDS Code of Ethics.
  
• Provides clients with knowledge they are working with a well-informed and educated designer.

Education

•  IDS Design and Business Educational Seminars – with nationally recognized speakers
  
•  Regional and Local Education Programs – some offering Continuing Education Units.
  
•  IDS Educational Tours – Available exclusively to IDS members and their guests.

Networking

• IDS Local Chapter meetings, activities, educational seminars and special events.
  
• Designers and Commercial Members

Information

•  IDS quarterly publication, “Portfolio”, contains articles on the latest trends, newest
  products and tips for improving your business. 

Legislative Representation

• IDS protects your interests by monitoring individual states with legislation which could
  affect your “right to practice” interior design.

Resources

• Access to the latest products available – at discounted prices.

• Discounts on design publications.

• Discounts on industry specific software and space planning templates.

   

Professional, Associate & Affiliate Member 
                        – Additional Benefits

Recognition

• Use of the IDS logo and appellation on business cards -
  Example: Jane Doe, IDS Professional or Jane Doe, IDS Associate
  or Jane Doe, IDS Affiliate.

• Access to International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C.
  (not applicable for Affiliate members)

Advertising and Marketing

• Use of the IDS logo and appellation

• Window decal that identifies your membership with The Interior Design Society.

• Optional Website listing to promote your business.

• Optional Website Development Template through AYR1.com

Discounts

• Property and Casualty Insurance – Annual premium of $350 provides coverage
  for individual and up to $1 million as an independent designer.
  
• Discounts with national companies on services and products.
  

Associate Member – Additional Benefits

Professional Education

• Nationally recognized credentialing exam, CQRID (Council for Qualification
  of Residential Interior Designers), for eligible residential interior designers
  (not required for membership).
  
• CQRID Advanced Training Workshop –Three-day review and study program
  for eligible candidates.

Student Member – Additional Benefit

• Insider Information

• Courtesy status at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C.

   

Home Furnishings Sales Specialist
               – Additional Benefits

Education

• Personal development with the IDS correspondence course, selling x design®.
  
• “Design for Success” monthly newsletter containing useful design and sales tips.

Promotional

• Receive Home Furnishing Sales Consultant Certificate recognizing successful
  completion of selling x design® course.