MEMBERSHIP

Become a member

The Interior Designers Association (IDA) welcomes membership from practicing and qualified professional designers, trade services and industry suppliers.

Please allow 7-10 days for membership processing. Once your application has been approved you will receive an invoice and further information via email.

If you have any queries, please contact us at home@theida.org.au or Tel. 1300 768 054.

Design Professional

$250 /annum

For applicants who have acquired interior decoration and/or design competencies through formal training or demonstrated professional industry experience. This membership includes Interior Designers, Interior Decorators, Interior Stylists, Colour Consultants, Lighting Designers, Landscape/Garden Designers and other related industry professionals.

Applicants must be able to supply one of the following:-
Certificate or transcript demonstrating a minimum AQF standard Certificate IV (or international equivalent) in interior design or decoration.
OR
Evidence of professional industry experience by providing the following:-
Design Portfolio, and
Two (2) professional references from either of the following:-

Client
Trade Supplier
Tradesperson

Attend industry demonstrations/product events
Industry networking
Professional Development – CPD Events and ongoing learning opportunities through industry partners
Private Facebook group
Receive monthly industry e-newsletter
Business Listing on IDA website
Opportunity to profile share on social media platforms
HIA Awards Program – discounted rates for entries

Trade
Partner

$300 /annum

Licensed trades e.g. Builders, Handyman Services, Cabinet Makers, Electricians, Plumbers, Tilers, Painters, Plasterers, Wallpaper Installers, Stonemasons, Pool Builders, Upholsterers, etc.

Two representatives per business (extra at $110 per person)
Business Listing on IDA website
Advertise in monthly news and promotions e-newsletter
Opportunity to profile share on all IDA social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook)
Invitation to all IDA events (product nights, technical workshops, conferences)
Industry networking
Professional Development – CPD Events and ongoing learning opportunities through industry partners

SUPPLY
PARTNER

$350 /annum

For Industry Supply Partners offering products and/or services to the Design Professionals – Furniture, Furnishings, Soft Furnishings, Décor, Appliances, Fixtures & Fittings, Floorcoverings, Tiles, Window Treatments, Lighting suppliers, Paint/Finishes, Solid Surfaces/Engineered & Natural Stone, Laminate Suppliers, etc.

Two representatives per business (extra at $110 per person)
Business Listing on IDA website
Advertise in monthly news and promotions e-newsletter
Opportunity to profile share on all IDA social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook)
Invitation to all IDA events (product nights, technical workshops, conferences)
Industry networking
Professional Development – CPD Events and ongoing learning opportunities through industry partners
Host an Industry Event (conditions apply)

Upgrade package available – details below.

SUPPLY PARTNER PLUS - Advertising Upgrade Package

$600 /annum
(Supply Partners only)

All the benefits of the Supply Partner Package plus the following:-

Blog posts on website
Profile logo on IDA website landing page (please note the website is currently being redeveloped and we are exploring design options for future banner advertising)
Priority listing to present at a product night or IDA event (conditions apply)
Priority listing to sponsor other IDA events (e.g. Christmas party, Conference and HIA Awards category)
Social Media feature profile
Host an industry event (conditions apply)