MEMBERSHIPS BENEFITS

LOCAL AND VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETINGS

• Local meetings typically hosted once a month
• Virtual meetings offered twice a month
• Content includes a combination of educational/business building, networking opportunities, and special events
• All members have access to live and previously recorded virtual programming!

BUSINESS TOOLS AND INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

• Access to industry trade programs with your IDS member ID or membership card
• Discounts on business resources like business insurance, online systems for interior designers, and certification programs
• Access to our group health insurance plan

ADVOCACY

• At IDS, we're aware of the trials and tribulations every entrepreneur goes through and legislation shouldn't be one of them! We continue to monitor & protect your right to practice Interior Design from state to state

RESOURCES

• Take advantage of our members-only resources, which include:
• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Business Liability Insurance
• 20% discount on Mydoma Studio plans
• Additional trade discounts
• Office Depot savings program

OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOGNITION AND PROMOTION

• Complimentary listing on theidslist.com. The IDS List is a consumer facing platform that includes dedicated profiles for IDS interior designers with portfolio images, links to your website, and social media accounts
• This listing grows your online presence and overall credibility as an interior designer
• Eligibility to enter your work into the national Designer of the Year Awards competition
• You gain enhanced credibility by belonging to a professional interior design organization
• Opportunities for professional growth and exposure by becoming involved on a local or virtual board or committee

EXCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT MARKETS, INDUSTRY EVENTS AND IDS CONFERENCE

• Member Lounge at High Point Market (complimentary bag check, headshots, business coaching and more)
• Networking and educational events at markets such as Las Vegas and Dallas
• Complimentary designer tour at KBIS (kitchen and bath)
• Annual IDS Conference with access to exceptional speakers and experiential learning opportunities
• Annual educational tours abroad (such as our annual trip to Paris)
• Network of members and resources across the nation to assist when doing business beyond your base location