Interior Design Society: Why Join?
 

Whether you are new to residential interior design or someone who has been in the field forever, the Interior Design Society has much to offer. IDS members work in many settings and come to the organization with a variety of experience and educational backgrounds. What we all have in common is a passion for beautiful design, a thirst for knowledge and a resolute commitment to help clients create the home of their dreams.

Advance Your Career
Seminars, design workshops, and the CQRID certification exam (www.cqrid.org) can contribute to career advancement, even without a four-year degree. IDS has a place for everyone associated with residential interior design or designers.

Membership levels begin with the Student level followed by Affiliate,  Associate,  Professional. As you advance, so does your membership level.  To advance from Student to Associate, you can have education, experience or a combination of both. 

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Sharpen Your Competitive Edge
The primary benefit of membership is credentialing, the use of “IDS Affiliate”, “IDS Associate” or “IDS Professional.”  Other valuable member benefits include product discounts; special discounts from our Partners in Design members (national commercial companies); access to property insurance; discounts on and access to educational programs.  Portfolio, the IDS four-color quarterly publication, offers a national perspective on IDS activities, the newest Partners in Design and Sponsors, and the latest news about residential interior design.  IDS activities include educational seminars and online webinars featuring nationally recognized speakers and important informative design or business topics some offering CEU credits.  Access to the latest products, the newest trends and design information from the industry’s leading authorities helps IDS members maintain their competitive edge. 

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