Membership Levels:

Professional Membership

• Completion of the NCIDQ Exam.

Allied Membership

Applicants must fulfill any one of the following requirements:

• Completion of a two or three year degree program in interior design (minimum of 48 semester credit hours).
• Completion of either a four or five year baccalaureate degree program at college level with a major in interior design or architecture (minimum of 48 semester credit hours).
• Completion of a minimum of six years full-time work experience in the field of interior design or architecture.

Associate Membership

• Candidates must be employed within a field related to interior design.

Industry Foundation Membership

Industry Foundation Membership is available to manufacturers, suppliers and field representatives who support the profession of interior design. These members are those who wish to network with designers and keep them informed of new product developments, which affect the design profession.

Student Membership

Student memberships are available to students who are enrolled in an interior design program at a school of interior design or architecture.

*Professional Members and Allied Members shall be entitled to vote on all matters in connection with SDID, including election of officers. Only Professional and Allied Members shall be eligible to serve as an officer of the organization. All members shall be qualified to serve on SDID committees.

Qualification as a member, with the exception of Student Members, shall require payment of annual dues. Membership is open to all without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin.