Associate Members

ASID understands that interior designers are by trade a diverse group of creative professionals with expertise that ranges from industrial design to organizational behavior, art history, graphic design, project management and furniture and textile design…these are just some of the specializations that contribute to the rich experience of the interior design community.

ADD YOUR VOICE, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND YOUR BACKGROUND. There is a place for you. We invite you to join, Associate ASID. Watch this video to see how you fit in to Associate Membership

Associate Membership Qualifications

Eligible individuals are practicing interior designers who can demonstrate six years of full time interior design experience and provide a college transcript reflecting a minimum of an associate's degree in a subject other than interior design.

Demonstrated Work Experience

Those applying for Associate status must demonstrate their work experience by submitting ASID Work Experience forms that document six years of full time interior design work experience. The forms must be completed by representatives from at least two of the following four categories:

1. Existing interior designer member of ASID
2. Existing Industry Partner representative member of ASID
3. Current or Past Employer
4. Current or Past Clients

Demonstrated Higher Education

A copy of an official college transcript, either in paper or electronic format, verifying course completion and credit hours is required.

Continuing Education

All interior designer members must adhere to the continuing education requirement of .6 CEUs every two years. Additionally, Associate members must complete a prescribed course of online CEUs across the first 12 months of their membership.

Application Process

Applicants should complete the Interior Designer Application and send it back with all relevant work experience forms and transcripts. ASID will not accept applications that are not complete. The application process may also be done online if the applicant has all work experience forms and transcripts available in electronic format.

Have further questions? Check out the Associate Membership FAQ.

Dues and Fees

Pay annual dues your way…via 12 monthly installments or one annual payment!

*Applications for membership must be submitted with the one-time $100 non-refundable application fee

**Dues listing does not include an annual $15 legislative assessment for new and existing members. For more information, e-mail membership@asid.org.