We are ARIDO, the professional body for interior designers in Ontario.
We’re 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.
The 2020-2021 Strategic Plan is out now!
Read the ARIDO Strategic Plan that will guide us through our upcoming year as a vibrant membership-based professional organization.
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2020 GTA Chapter Scholarship Awarded!
Congratulations to Nancy Phan, Student ARIDO, of Humber College, the recipient of the 2020 GTA Chapter Scholarship! Nancy’s portfolio was chosen among 23 entries as the best personal branding package. She will receive $1,000 towards her studies. Congratulations Nancy!
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ARIDO’s Statement on Diversity and Inclusion
The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario has a continued commitment to foster and uphold diversity and inclusion in the interior design profession and values each of our members, their qualifications, and their right to practice Interior Design in Ontario. On June 8, 2020, the ARI ...
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Participate in the CDAO survey on The Impact of Pre-Project Investment and Quality of Documents on Project Delivery Efficiencies
ARIDO is an active member of the Construction and Design Association of Ontario (CDAO). CDAO has engaged Ryerson University for research into the relationship between a project owner’s upfront investment in pre-project activity and the resultant quality of design documents, along with key project ...
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ARIDO | Jul 23 2020
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Heather Segreti | Jul 16 2020