About International Interior Design Association - IIDA

IIDA is a professional networking and educational Association of 13,000 Members in 10 specialty practice forums and 33 Chapters around the world. IIDA, with respect for past accomplishments of Interior Design leaders, strives to create a strong niche for the most talented and visionary Interior Design professionals, to elevate the profession to the level it warrants, and to lead the way for the next generation of Interior Design innovators. The Association provides a forum to demonstrate design professionals’ impact on the health, safety, well being and virtual soul of the public, balancing passion for good design and strategy for best business practices. IIDA stands at the intersection of passion and strategy where designers create extraordinary interiors and experiences.

History

IIDA was founded in 1994 as the result of a merger of the Institute of Business Designers (IBD); the International Society of Interior Designers (ISID); and the Council of Federal Interior Designers (CFID). The goal of the merger was to create an international association with a united mission that would represent Interior Designers worldwide. Since that date, IIDA has worked to convene communities of Interior Designers across regions and specialties representing the interests for the entire community. In Japan, ISID was first established in 1982.

Global Network

IIDA is committed to facilitating a global community for Members through the IIDA website. Through the site, you will be able to stay connected with your peers by viewing the Member-submitted events in the Event Calendar, reading articles written by or featuring Members in the Press Room, and linking to Twitter, Facebook and the IIDA blogs.
IIDA provides Members with the sources to attain expertise, knowledge and contacts. Chapters and City Centers are the visible strength of our Association, and their networking events allow professionals to connect on more personal levels that encourage trust, collaboration, and innovation. Use your contacts as leverage in seeking out opportunities and solidifying partnerships. The people you interact with form a microcosm of the Design World.

IIDA is committed to facilitating a global community in the design market. There are 33 Chapters located throughout the world and are connected on-time with the development of communication network. Designers with the title of "IIDA" are guaranteed that they are professionals who have received specialized education, with abundant experience and who have the highest standard in the interior design profession.

About IIDA Japan Chapter

IIDA Japan Chapter is directly connected with the Headquarters in Chicago, and supports its members in their profession of enhancing the quality of life through interior design, to a global standard.  IIDA Japan Chapter reveals to the Japanese interior world new trends and, through stimulating activities, seeks to advance the social status of interior designers and interior design itself.

CEU PROGRAMS

IIDA has taken leadership in the U.S. interior industry because its members have maintained the highest level of professional skill. The Professional and Associate members of IIDA must acquire 1.0 Continuing Educational Unit (CEU), representing 10 hours of continuous study within 2 years. To support this requirement, IIDA in the U.S. and IIDA Japan Chapter, offer substantial programs which provide members with knowledge and confidence so that they may prosper in today’s rapidly evolving interior design market.

Japan Chapter: MEMBERS’ BENEFITS

• Membership ID card: (Professional Member's ID is valid in business in USA and overseas)
• Real-time information of events overseas and in Japan
• E-Newsletters - IIDA Communications, IIDA Spectrum - from the Headquarters with on-time news.
• E-Newsletter – “Design Matters” – sent by e-mail, from the Headquarters, twice a month
• Free access to the websites (Headquarters www.iida.org and Japan Chapter www.iida-japan.jp)
• Eligibility to attend the programs of the Headquarters
• Members rate for attending the events and tours of the Headquarters and Japan Chapter
• Members’ rate for entering the Design Competitions of the Headquarters
• Access to Japan Chapter Membership List
• For Industry Members: Round-table-meetings with members

Japan Chapter: APPLICATION STANDARD

There are 5 membership categories and each membership application standard and annual fee is as follows.

Professional Member  (Annual Fee 35,000JPY) 
　*Registration Fee 8,000JPY (at application time only)

• A Professional Member must have graduated from an interior design school or architecture department of a university or a college.
• A Professional Member is an individual whose profession is that of an interior designer, an architect or is in the field of education of interior design, with more than 6 years’ experience.
• A Professional Member must fall under one or more of the following 1)～4) qualifications and must be approved by the Board of Directors of IIDA Japan Chapter.
  
  
  1. An individual who has the license of Interior Coordinator or Interior Planner
  2. An individual who has an architect’s license of level 2(or higher), and is engaged in interior design
  3. A full time professor or instructor of interior design at a college or a university
  4. An individual who has more than 6 years’ experience in the interior design profession, who may not have the above licenses or qualifications, but whom the Board of Directors of IIDA Japan Chapter has approved

Associate Member (Annual Fee 30,000JPY)
　*Registration Fee 8,000JPY (at application time only)

• An individual who has graduated from an interior design school or architecture department of a university or a college and is engaged actively in the profession, but who has not yet reached the Professional Membership standard.
• After six years, an Associate Member must upgrade to Professional Membership. At that time the member must submit the Application Form and the required documents for Professional Membership with a portfolio and must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Affiliate Member (Annual Fee 35,000JPY)
　*Registration Fee 8,000JPY (at application time only)

• An individual who is actively engaged in fields associated with interior design：lighting designer, landscape designer, photographer, graphic designer etc..

Industry Indiividual Member (Annual Fee 62,000JPY/2 persons registration) 93,000JPY/3 persons 　registration)
　*Registration Fee 8,000JPY/per person (at application time only)

• Individuals working at interior design associated companies, who would like to be registered as individual members.

Industry Company Member

• Interior design associated companies who would like to do business in the USA may register as Industry Company Members. For more information info@iida-japan.jp

Japan Chapter：Documents for Application

PROFESSIONAL MEMBER

1. Official Application Forms – both English and Japanese
2. A copy of business card
3. Copies of licenses (Graduation certificate from interior design or architecture department of universities, colleges etc., and other qualification licenses) with English translations
4. Resume of the past 6 years of professional career and portfolio of more than 2 projects among them (A4 file portfolio-style)

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

1. Official Application Forms – both English and Japanese
2. A copy of business card
3. Copy of license (Graduation certificate from interior design or architecture department of university, college etc.,)

AFFILIATE MEMBER

1. Official Application Forms – both English and Japanese
2. A copy of business card
3. Profile of profession : in English and Japanese

INDUSTRY MEMBER

1. Official Application Forms – both English and Japanese
2. Names of the persons to be registered
3. Copy of business card of each applicant

STUDENT MEMBER

1. Official Application Form – English and Japanese
2. Copy of Student ID of the University/College/Academy/School you are attending.

Obligations of the Members

Members are encouraged to enrich their lives and deepen their knowledge through life-long education. Professional Members and Associate Members are obliged to gain 1.0 CEU (Continuing Educational Units) every 2 years. 1.0 CEU point can be earned by attending a minimum of 10 hours of CEU seminars.

Japan Chapter : Application Procedure

1. Ask for Application Forms – info@iida-japan.jp
2. Fill in the official Application Forms and send them to Japan Chapter by e-mail.
3. After approval by the Board of Directors of the IIDA Japan Chapter, the invoice for the annual fee and registration fee will be sent from the Accountant Secretary.
4. After checking the deposit, your membership for Japan Chapter will be confirmed.
5. Application will be sent to the Headquarters together with the annual fee and registration fee.
6. Approval will be sent from the Headquarters by e-mail, in a form of a welcome letter. You will be issued with an ID number and told how to download your membership card from the Headquarter’s website. This may take a few months after application.