International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
Student applications are available on the IIDA website: www.iida.com.
What is IIDA? The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a professional networking and educational association of more than 10,000 members in 8 specialty Forums, 9 Regions, and more than 30 Chapters around the world committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge.
IIDA Student Members can enhance their academic and professional knowledge through such educational opportunities as Chapter-Level Continuing Education (CEU) Programs, as well as various Chapter and regional professional development conferences and programs.
As an IIDA Student Member, you participate in two Forums of your choice. These specialty Forums encompass eight diverse areas of design interests: Corporate Education & Research Facility Planning and Design Government Healthcare Hospitality Residential Retail
Participation in IIDA's specialty Forums not only provides you with valuable networking opportunities, the contacts you make give you access to the knowledge and expertise of leaders in your field.
PUBLICATIONS SENT TO EVERY MEMBER:
Perspective - a quarterly publication with up-to-the minute information on industry trends and developments.
Edge - a publication of IIDA published three times a year; the year-end issue is IIDA's Annual Report.
ActionFax - a bi-weekly newsletter from IIDA International Board of Directors and IIDA headquarters.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Chapter and regional professional development conferences and programs.
Superior information and knowledge through high quality Chapter-level CEU programs.
Home-study educational courses.
LEADERSHIP OF THE PROFESSION:
Presenters of the Industry's premier awards for design excellence.
Interior Design Awards, presented at the Midnight Affair.
The APEX Awards, presented for excellence in product design.
LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL PRESENCE:
Participation in Small Business Coalition for Healthcare Reform.
Leaders in NAFTA negotiations, initiated to facilitate your international practice.
Participation in efforts to gain recognition for interior design at the Federal and State level.
International network establishing code and licensing initiatives.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Participation in any two of the eight IIDA Specialty Forums.
Exclusive access to the IIDA web site on the worldwide-web. Members can post resumes, seek employment, network through the discussion bulletin boards, research links, and more.
IIDA Membership Card.
Reduction of first year's Associate Membership dues.
Chapter-level scholarships, mentor programs, and portfolio reviews.
Member discounts for Avis Rental Cars.
Member discounts for Continental Airlines.
FORUMS:
Your membership dues pay for a choice of any two Forums that IIDA offers. A Forum is similar to a special-interest group in which people interested in a common topic exchange knowledge in a variety of ways. By joining a Forum, you can take part in the sharing of ideas about an exclusive area of interior design. These eight Forums include Corporate, Education & Research, Government, Healthcare, Hospitality, Residential, Retail, and Facility Planning & Design. By participating in Forums you can widen your horizon and enhance your future.
IIDA encourages you to join your peers in this opportunity for growth. To choose the Forums that are right for you, consider the types of projects on which you currently work - or those you would like to learn more about. Then, indicate your choices on your application.
