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The IIDA “works to advance the value of the interior design and its practitioners as well as to cultivate leadership within the profession.”² The IIDA has approximately 15,000 members in the United States around the world, working in all areas of residential and commercial interior design. Members practice in numerous commercial specialties as well as residential interior design.

There are several membership categories in IIDA. Professional membership is the highest category of membership in IIDA. It is reserved for those members whose work experience, educational background, and successful completion of the NCIDQ examination permit them to apply for this membership category.

The next level of practitioner in IIDA is Associate members. These members are actively engaged in the profession of interior design. Associate members have met the same educational requirements as professional members, but have not completed the NCIDQ examination.

Other membership categories are:

 Architect

 Student membership

 Industry members

 Educator membership

 International member. These are associate or professional designers located outside of IIDA chapters and essentially living outside the United States.

The current requirements as well as proper use of the IIDA appellation on business stationary for each category are available on the IIDA Web site under the “Membership” tab (www.iida.org). A different version of the appellation is required for all other member levels.

Professional and associate members are required to complete 1.0 CEUs every two years. Other membership categories might be required to complete CEUs as well. Research the current standards from the IIDA Web site.

As with ASID, by signing the application for any level of membership, the individual agrees to abide by IIDA's bylaws and code of ethics.