Registered Membership

Criteria

• Successful completion of the required interior design education
• Successful completion of the required supervised work experience
• Successful completion of the examination requirement either by successfully completing the NCIDQ (National Council of Interior Design Qualification) examinations or the ARIDO Examination Alternative (available March 2025).
• Proof of liability insurance coverage

Ongoing Requirements

• Annual renewal of ARIDO membership
• Compliance with ARIDO’s Professional Development requirement for Registered Members
• Adherence to the ARIDO Code of Ethics and Practice Standards
• Proof of liability insurance coverage

Benefits

• Registered Members have exclusive use of the title “Interior Designer” in the province of Ontario, and use of the designation “ARIDO”
• Voting rights at ARIDO’s Annual Meeting
• Protection of the professions right to practice through ARIDO’s continued legislative efforts and support of the profession at various levels of government
• Registered members may submit projects to the annual ARIDO Awards program
• Access to Best Practice resources on topics like WSIB, Construction Liens, Copyright and more
• ARIDO’s monthly e-newsletter for up-to-date industry news
• Access to local networking and CEU events with the ARIDO Communities
• Opportunities to mentor Intern and student members
• Access to the ARIDO headquarters where members can hold meetings, host events and use designated workspace for members
• Volunteer opportunities through committees, task forces, as well as participation in events and seminars
• Exclusive insurance product offerings through PROLINK

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Resources

Internationally Educated / Trained Applicants

Reinstatement of Membership Policy

For more information about the membership application, please contact [email protected].