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Links to Helpful Interior Design Program and Organizations

Here are some important organizations in the interior design industry from professional associations to accrediting bodies. You may also want to contact schools to get specific interior design program information.

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. (ASID)

ASID is the biggest professional organization for interior designers with 20,000 practicing members and 48 chapters in the U.S. and Canada. You don't have to wait until you're working in the field to join. ASID has chapters for both professionals and students in interior design programs.

608 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Phone: (202) 675-2008
Website: http://www.asid.org/

Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER)

The Council for Interior Design Accreditation is the primary accrediting body for interior design programs and schools.

206 Grandville Avenue - Suite 350
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 458-0400
Fax: (616) 458-0460
Website: http://www.accredit-id.org/

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)

IDC is the agency to which all of the seven provincial associations belong. IDC helps maintain the standards for practice among Canadian interior designers.

220 - 6 Adelaide Street East
Toronto, ON M5C 1H6
Phone: (416) 594-9310
Fax: (416) 921-3660
Website: http://www.idcanada.org/

International Interior Design Association (IIDA)

IIDA is a professional organization that promotes networking and education for and among interior designers.

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 567
Chicago, IL 60654
Toll Free: 1-888-799-4432
Website: http://www.iida.org/

National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

The NCIDQ establishes the standards for interior designer certification in order to ensure public safety.

1602 L Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036-5681
Phone: (202) 721-0220
Fax: (202) 721-0221
Website: http://www.ncidq.org/

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