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)

CORPORATE
PARTNER

$600 /annum

For Corporate Partners offering products and/or services to design professionals via more than one showroom location and franchise outlets.

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)