We are ARIDO, the professional body for interior designers in Ontario.
Interior design is about more than aesthetics. It's about finding creative design solutions for interior environments while supporting the health, safety, and the well-being of the people who use those spaces.
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Join the conversation on Interior Design this October!
Sit down for a Design Consultation with a Registered Interior Designer to have your design questions answered, hear about emerging topics and trends during the Speaker Series, and get a behind the scenes perspective of your local design community during Open Studio events.
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The ARIDO Awards Gala is SOLD OUT!
We are delighted to announce tickets and tables for the Gala are SOLD OUT!
Taking place at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, the 40th edition of the ARIDO Awards will recognize projects in the categories CARE, EAT + STAY, LEARN, WORK, and the annual categories of CRAFT, DISTINCT, and PRESERVE + RESTORE.
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Exclusive Webinar for Members: How Can Interior Designers Manage the Risks of Professional Practice?
ARIDO and PROLINK Insurance have set up an exclusive webinar for ARIDO members on the changing professional landscape and how you can manage the increased liability risk.
Join PROLINK's President and CEO, Derrick Leue on September 27th at 12 noon and get your insurance and liability questions answered.
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Register Now for the NCIDQ Exam Study Series!
This series of virtual events is for ARIDO Interns to help you prepare for writing the NCIDQ exams.
Join this six-part series to get the information you need, ask questions of members who recently wrote and passed the exams, and receive support from your fellow Interns. The sessions are free to attend with your ARIDO membership.
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BID Student?
Membership is free for students!
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Designing healthy interiors with lessons learned from a pandemic
Interior spaces gained attention during the pandemic as waves of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders responded to the increase of infection rates across the globe. The protocols implemented during the pandemic were reactionary, but there is a need to understand how interiors can be reshaped to proacti ...
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ARIDO Emerging Professionals Committee 2023/24
The Emerging Professionals Committee is composed of Interns and Student members who are focused on enhancing our offerings and developing programs and initiatives which lay the groundwork for thriving careers for Interior Designers! They work to enhance our career support programs and drive our work ...
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ARIDO’s 2023-24 Provincial Advocacy Committee
This committee is focused on sharing the impact of Registered Interior Designers and the importance of hiring a qualified professional to the public and industry. These members are focused on empowering our community to be advocates and building awareness around the value of design! It’s about fin ...
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