Registered Membership

Criteria

A Registered Member is one who:

(a) has been accepted as a Registered Member by the Association

(b) is of good character and adheres to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the Association; or

(c) has provided satisfactory evidence of successful completion of the Association’s

minimum standard for education and qualified work experience in interior design as prescribed by the Board and set out in the Association’s Membership Policy at the time of application;

(d) has provided satisfactory evidence of successful completion of qualification examination(s) as prescribed by the Board and set out in the Association’s Membership Policy; and

(e) is of good character and adheres to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the Association.

(f) provides 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
• ARIDO’s Member Recognition Programs
• 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 ARIDO events and networking opportunities including the ARIDO Gala and meet the president events
• Discounts at ARIDO affiliated tradeshows and events where available.
• 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
• Access to specials and deals through Perkopolis

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Resources

Internationally Educated / Trained Applicants

Reinstatement of Membership Policy

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