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Here are some important organizations in the interior design industry from professional associations to accrediting bodies. You may also want to contact interior design schools to get specific 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 US and Canada. You don't have to wait until you're working in the field to join. ASID has chapters for both students and professionals.
608 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002-6006
Phone: (202) 546-3480
Fax: (202) 546-3240
Website: http://www.asid.org/
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER)
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The Council for Interior Design Accreditation is the primary accrediting body for interior design programs and schools.
146 Monroe Center NW
Suite 1318
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.
717 Church Street
Toronto, ON M4W 2M5
Phone: (416) 594-9310
Fax: (416) 921-3660
Website: http://www.interiordesigncanada.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 13-500
Chicago, IL 60654-1104
Phone: (312) 467-1950
Fax: (312) 467-0779
Website: http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
The NCIDQ establishes the standards for interior designer certification in order to ensure public safety.
1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 1001
Washington, DC 20036-2506
Phone: (202) 721-0220
Fax: (202) 721-0221
Website: http://www.ncidq.org/
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