join the iid

 the south african institute
of the interior design professions
IID Professions Membership Benefits

The IID is the only professional body representing the Interior Design professions in South Africa. Full membership is only offered to Interior Architects, Interior Designers and Interior Decorators who have the necessary experience and training. It gives members a clear edge on those designers who are not qualified to be affiliated to the IID. Customers who turn to IID members can be certain that the service rendered is of the highest professional level. 

  
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

A membership institute for Interior Architects, Designers and

  Decorators whereby their professional status is recognised
  within the industry and by the general public
   
Use of the IID logo and appellation
 

back to top
SUPPORT
Information to assist members to set-up / run their
  businesses such as a business contract, guidelines for fee
  structures and a professional code of conduct
   
Investigation and arbitration services between members,
  suppliers and the public in the event of product, service or
  contractual issues
 

back to top
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Public awareness of the value of engaging professional
  Interior Architects, Designers, Decorators and Suppliers that
  are registered with the Institute
   
Public awareness on what good design is all about and what
  our members have to offer
   
Referrals (via the IID web site)
   
An IID web site that is the main marketing tool to promote
  members to potential clients
   
Professional Interior Architects, Designers and Decorators are
  listed in SA Décor & Design
   
Exposure to the press and media directly through IID
 

back to top
DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
Invitations to continued professional development lectures,
seminars and events
A single body to consult with the Design Education Forum to
determine competency standards for the Interior Professions
industry
Advice or assistance with regard to the training and
education of registered persons

back to top

NETWORKING
Networking with fellow members and the industry to exchange
  ideas and identify co-operative opportunities
 

back to top

INFORMATION
Members receive regular updates on relevant business and
  industry information
   
Access to the IID Directory of members, including preferred
  manufacturers / suppliers within the Industry
   
Free subscriptions to the “Designing Ways” and “Design in
  Business” publications
 

back to top

EVENTS
Discounts on events, functions and conferences organised by
  the IID and by third parties with similar interests 
 

back to top

POLICY FORMATION
The IID represents and manages the member’s interests in
  Government with the formation of policies affecting the
  Industry
 

back to top

RECIPROCITY AND LINKS
Affiliation and dialogue with other international design and
  related organizations through the IFI (International
  Federation of Interior Architects / Interior Designers)
   
Mechanisms for registered persons to gain recognition of their
  qualifications and professional status in other countries
 

back to top

The IID is continually seeking additional value-added benefits for members