It’s time to renew! Your 2027 renewal is available
We are pleased to confirm that membership dues will remain at the 2026 rates, plus applicable HST.
Your membership supports ARIDO’s work to advance the interior design profession, protect the public interest, and build a connected and inclusive professional community across Ontario.
Building on Our Progress
Throughout 2026, ARIDO expanded opportunities for members to connect, participate, and contribute through events, advocacy, and the continued development of our communities model.
Guided by The Bold Statement and ARIDO’s Strategic Plan, our Regulatory functions focus on credentialing, standards, professional development compliance, and professional conduct. Our Non-Regulatory functions support member engagement, continuing education, advocacy, and community-building.
Looking Ahead to 2027
ARIDO’s core organizational priority for 2027 is advancing the future Regulatory Model, including the legislative, policy, qualification, and implementation framework required to formally recognize qualified interior designers within Ontario’s regulated built environment.
Supporting priorities include:
- Continued offering of the Registered Interior Designer Assessment (RIDA), the examination alternative for qualification as a registered member
- Expanding public awareness campaigns
- Strengthening mentorship and registration pathways
- Advancing protected-title compliance
- Developing practical member resources
- Creating more opportunities for inclusive member engagement
Click here to learn more about ARIDO’s accomplishments and priorities.
Renew by January 31, 2027
The 2027 renewal campaign opens Monday, November 2, 2026.
New for this year – ARIDO’s due date for Membership renewals (January 31, 2027) will be strictly adhered to and renewals after this date will be subject to a $25 late-renewal fee, plus applicable HST, which takes effect on February 1.
Members experiencing administrative, accommodation-related, or exceptional circumstances may request consideration by the Registrar. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with ARIDO’s documented criteria.
Important Renewal Dates
- November 2, 2026: Membership Gateway opens for renewals
- January 31, 2027: Deadline to renew without a late fee
- February 1, 2027: Late fee applies and formal termination notices are issued for incomplete renewals
- February 1–March 11, 2027: Final outreach and resolution of outstanding payment or administrative issues
- March 12, 2027: Unrenewed memberships are terminated, subject to final verification and applicable notice requirements
Members must complete their renewal and remain in good standing to participate in the 2027 Annual General Meeting.
Thank you for being part of ARIDO and supporting a stronger, more connected, and forward-looking interior design community across Ontario. Watch the Membership team’s renewal videos below for more information.
Renewing your ARIDO membership is an important annual requirement for maintaining your membership in good standing.
In this video, we’ll answer three common questions:
• Do I need to renew my ARIDO membership every year?
• What do I need to complete my renewal?
• What happens if I don’t renew?
Learn about renewal deadlines, required information, AGM eligibility, late fees, and the membership termination process.
Professional liability insurance requirements depend on how and where you practise.
In this video, we’ll answer common questions about:
• Waiving insurance when you are not practising
• Using your employer’s professional liability insurance coverage
• Insurance requirements for self-employed practitioners, freelancers, and contractors
• Insurance information required during membership renewal
Learn what insurance information ARIDO requires and how your employment situation may affect your coverage requirements.
Thinking about resigning your ARIDO membership? Before making a decision, it’s important to understand your options and the long-term implications.
In this video, we’ll answer common questions about:
• The difference between resignation and termination
• Alternative membership options that may better fit your circumstances
• Reinstatement requirements and timelines
• Use of the protected title “Interior Designer” and the ARIDO designation
• Why contacting ARIDO before January 31 may help you avoid additional costs
Learn what happens when a membership ends and what may be required if you decide to return in the future.
Life circumstances change, and your ARIDO membership status may be able to change with them.
In this video, we’ll answer common questions about:
• Inactive status for parental leave, medical leave, or returning to school
• Non-Resident status for members living or working outside Ontario
• Retired status and Life Membership eligibility
• Reduced dues and professional development requirements
• Returning to Registered status in the future
Learn which membership option may be right for your circumstances and how different status changes can affect your dues, professional development requirements, and future membership options.
Questions?
The Membership team is here to help.
Registered, Educator, Retired, or Life Members:
Contact Sandra Noble.
Intern Members:
Contact Maya Vnukovsky.
ARIDO’s journey through 2026
In 2026, ARIDO strengthened the pathways, standards, programs, partnerships, and professional community that support Registered Interior Designers.
Together, we Advanced a Canadian-designed competency assessment accepted for Registered membership in Ontario and Quebec, Supported more inclusive pathways into the profession, expanded mentorship and examination support, Reconnected former members, Promoted the value of professional credentials, Protected the title “Interior Designer”, Renewed direct-regulation work, Celebrated outstanding design in Ontario, engaged in the Development of practice guides for use of our members, advanced accessibility and inclusion planning, reinvigorated committees and volunteer participation and began the Modernization of the systems supporting ARIDO’s future.
Your Membership Made This Journey Possible
Every member renewal strengthens ARIDO’s ability to uphold professional standards, support emerging and established practitioners, advocate for the profession, protect the public, and advance the future of interior design in Ontario.
Renew for 2027 and continue the journey with us.
Throughout this journey, ARIDO’s work has remained firmly aligned with our three guiding principles, which continue to be shaped by the vision of The Bold Statement.
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