亚洲天堂

Frequently Asked Questions


How can I update my contact information?

Login to your 亚洲天堂 account and navigate to “.” Select the type of contact information you would like to edit or add. Click save before exiting.

 


How can I retrieve my login information?

If you have forgotten your login information, do not worry! Go to the and select the option below “Forgot your password?". Enter the email address associated with your account and click “Submit.”


Where can I read the 亚洲天堂 Bylaws and Policies?

You can access 亚洲天堂’s Bylaws and Policies through the links below:

Bylaws

Policies


I want to pay by check, where do I send it?

Please mail checks to the address below and include your 亚洲天堂 ID number and customer name in the check notes:

亚洲天堂
PO Box 224023
Chantilly, VA 20153-4023


When will I receive my individual dues renewal notice?

亚洲天堂 makes every effort to notify you in advance of your membership expiration, with renewal reminders sent 60 days prior to your expiration date. Please keep your email address and phone number current so you do not miss these important renewal communications.


Once I am a member, how do I get involved with my local Chapter?

Getting involved with your local chapter starts with staying connected. Here’s how:

  • Visit your chapter’s website to explore events, programs, and leadership opportunities. You can find all 亚洲天堂 chapters here.
  • Contact your chapter administrator to introduce yourself. They’re your main point of contact and can make sure you’re added to the chapter’s email list.

Want to connect with other chapter leaders? You’ll find contact information for all board members on the “Board of Directors” page under the “About Us” section on your chapter’s website.


How can I join 亚洲天堂 as an individual member?

亚洲天堂 亚洲天堂 online! Find your 亚洲天堂 membership category and join as either an Individual or an Organization.

  • . (Be sure to check your email to verify your address to continue.)
  • Select your individual membership type.
  • Fill out the form.
  • Enter payment information.

You will receive an email confirmation containing your member record number. We look forward to welcoming you to our 亚洲天堂 community of designers, educators, students, and affiliates who believe Design Impacts Lives!


When does my individual membership begin?

Your 亚洲天堂 membership officially begins when your application is processed.

For example, if you join 亚洲天堂 between May 1 and 15, your membership will run from May 1 of this year through April 30 of the following year. If you join 亚洲天堂 after the 15th of the month, your benefits kick in immediately, but the term of your membership starts the following month. So, if you joined May 16th, your membership would run from June 1 of this year to May 31st of the following year.


How does 亚洲天堂 verify my individual membership qualifications?

All members are required to sign a membership statement attesting to their qualifications and understanding of membership. Read the 亚洲天堂 statement below:

I hereby apply for membership in the 亚洲天堂. I attest that I have read the qualifications and that I meet the requirements of the selected membership category to which I am applying. I agree to provide documentation of my qualifications, which may include, but is not limited to, transcripts, work experience forms, proof of accreditation, and proof of employment upon request from 亚洲天堂. I understand that failure to produce this documentation can result in the immediate rejection of my application and/or termination of 亚洲天堂 membership. I agree to abide by the Society’s Bylaws, Policies, and Code of Ethics, support its objectives, pay the established dues and fees, and fulfill any mandatory continuing education requirements. I understand that all dues and fees paid to 亚洲天堂 are non-refundable, in accordance with the Society’s Billing Policies. I understand that Individual Memberships are non-transferable. I understand that 亚洲天堂 reserves the right to share relevant contact information with educational institutions, nonprofits, industry partners, and other organizations for verification and marketing purposes. I attest that the information provided in this statement is accurate, true, and complete. I understand that any misstatement of information provided in this application is a violation of the 亚洲天堂 Code of Ethics and may result in immediate rejection of my application and/or termination of 亚洲天堂 membership.

After an application is submitted, the Membership Team may contact you if more information, clarification, or documentation is needed.


Does 亚洲天堂 audit members to ensure they are qualified?

Yes. 亚洲天堂 reserves the right to audit qualifications for membership. This would require members to provide documentation of qualifications, which may include, but is not limited to, transcripts, work experience forms, proof of accreditation, and proof of employment. Failure to produce this documentation can result in termination of 亚洲天堂 membership.

 


What payment methods are accepted for membership dues?

亚洲天堂 accepts the following payment methods for membership dues:

  • ACH (E-Check)
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Members can securely save payment information in their 亚洲天堂 profile. For eligible individual members, a quarterly payment plan is available and requires a saved payment method for automatic deductions.

Quarterly installment plans are not available for organizational members.

View the 亚洲天堂 billing policies for further details.


Why did we move to quarterly installments for membership dues?

We transitioned to quarterly installments to streamline our billing process and provide a smoother payment experience for members who choose to pay in installments. This option is available to both new and renewing individual members.

 


Where do I pay my individual dues and how do I get my receipt?

In the “” section of your account, a “Make Payment” button will appear 60 days prior to your expiration date. You will receive an email confirmation when payment is made. You can also view “” under the “Purchases” tab. Click on the “View” button to display your transactions and “Print” to obtain a copy of your receipt.

 


How do I access my digital membership card?

Login to your 亚洲天堂 account and navigate to the member dashboard. Click on “.” Click on "ID Card" next to your current active membership to download a digital copy. Save it to your phone for easy access, take a screenshot, or follow these steps each time you need it.

亚洲天堂 is committed to sustainability and efficiency, and we encourage all members to embrace digital membership cards as their primary proof of membership. 亚洲天堂 us in our commitment to wellness and sustainability by utilizing your digital membership card.

 


How can I cancel my individual 亚洲天堂 membership?

While we hate to see you go, please at least 30 days in advance of your renewal date. It’s our priority to respond to all member feedback. We may use the data to help us identify trends and improve the member experience.

Cancelations can also be submitted to 亚洲天堂 by email to membership@asid.org.

Cancelation emails must include 3 things: 1- your name, 2- your 亚洲天堂 member number, 3- your reason for canceling/ membership feedback (this information is shared with our leadership and National Board).

Keep in mind, all 亚洲天堂 memberships auto-renew and dues are non-refundable, so it is important to submit cancellation requests 30 days in advance of your renewal if you wish to avoid additional charges.

 


Does the CEU requirement apply to me?

CEU compliance is a membership requirement for all Practitioner Members of 亚洲天堂. This includes every active 亚洲天堂 member in the Allied, Professional, and Associate membership categories. Educator members are subject to the requirement beginning on January 1, 2024, with the 2024-25 reporting cycle. Note that individual members in the following categories are exempt from the continuing education requirement: Professional Life Member, Professional Retired Member, Allied Retired Member, Affiliate Member, and Student Member.


Why is continuing education important?

亚洲天堂 requires Practitioner and Educator Members to participate in ongoing continuing education. This requirement, established by the 亚洲天堂 Board of Directors in April 2007, reflects the Society’s belief that continuous professional development strengthens both our members and the interior design profession by expanding knowledge, sharpening skills, and staying current on key industry topics.

 


How much continuing education must I take?

The current policy requires successful completion of at least 10 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), equal to 10 contact hours of approved continuing education coursework, during each two-year reporting period. One contact hour = 60 minutes of instruction. Contact hours do not include breaks or meals, and do not include travel to destinations.

 


I just joined 亚洲天堂 as a Practitioner or Educator Member and am in my first reporting period. Do I immediately need to begin taking continuing education?

The number of CEUs required during your first reporting period will vary, depending on the time of year your membership status changed.

亚洲天堂 Date

 

CEUs Required

 

 

May 31, 2024 or Before

 

10 CEUs (10 Hours)

   

June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025

 

5 CEUs (5 Hours)

   

June 1 – December 31, 2025

 

None

   

May I rollover continuing education hours into the next reporting period?

Members may not “bank” CEUs from one reporting period to the next. You may only count those hours taken during the specified two-year reporting period. For the current reporting period, only CEUs earned between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, will fulfill the requirement.

 


What if there are special circumstances that prevent me from earning my CEUs?

亚洲天堂 may grant an adjustment to the requirement for serious health issues, certified by a physician; a specific physical or mental disability, certified by an appropriate health care professional; extended duty with the armed forces; or for extreme hardship, which, in the board’s judgment, makes it impossible for the member to comply. Requests for an adjustment to the continuing education requirement must be made in writing. Please send a brief explanation with your request for exemption via email to membership@asid.org, with the subject line “CEU exemption request”.

 


Who are approved CEU providers?

亚洲天堂 will recognize continuing education coursework (courses, workshops, online distance learning programs, webinars, conferences, seminars, etc.) as successfully fulfilling your CEU requirements if the coursework is “approved” by one of the following entities:

  • IDCEC Approval System
  • State Regulatory Board 
  • Approved Industry Relevant Organizations (AIA, GBCI, NKBA, and IFMA)

Please visit 亚洲天堂 Member CEU Requirement for more information and instructions on reporting.


What if a course I鈥檝e taken was not approved by IDCEC or the other accepted entities and I want to use it to fulfill my requirement?

If the course is not approved by IDCEC and does not fit in the other categories listed above, you may submit the course for evaluation using the . 亚洲天堂 will review the course information to determine eligibility towards the 亚洲天堂 member CEU requirement. You will be notified of the decision within ten business days of receipt. If the course is not approved, you will also be notified. Approvals are based on the information received and reviewed and are valid towards your 亚洲天堂 education membership requirement. All such decisions are final.

Please note, 亚洲天堂 accepts all courses approved by AIA, GBCI, IFMA and NKBA. Certificates of completion for these courses may be added directly to your IDCEC registry.


Is there any limitation on the subject matter of the courses I take?

No. 亚洲天堂 does not impose any CEU mandates for health, safety and welfare coursework at this time. We encourage you to select coursework that supports your own professional development plan and advances your professionalism as an interior designer.


What records will I have to keep?

亚洲天堂 members are to utilize the  registry to track their CEUs earned. Every 亚洲天堂 member subject to the continuing education requirement has a unique IDCEC number to log in to the website (your IDCEC number is different from your 亚洲天堂 number). You can find your IDCEC number by logging in to the 亚洲天堂 website and clicking on “Update Account” from the 亚洲天堂 Member Menu. Scroll down to the “About My Work/Affiliations” section of your Member Profile to find your IDCEC number.

The IDCEC user registry allows you to upload and track your continuing education activity as well as store a record for you under your account. Check your IDCEC account regularly to ensure your records are up to date (view our IDCEC Website Guide). It is recommended that 亚洲天堂 Practitioner and Educator Members maintain personal files documenting successful completion of continuing education coursework. The documentation/file for each course or program should be kept for four years from the date of course completion. If you are selected for an audit, 亚洲天堂 will request verification of attendance or the completion certificate for all coursework.


How is my CEU compliance monitored?

亚洲天堂 receives regular reports from IDCEC indicating how many CEUs each member has attained. The IDCEC website allows you to upload your certificate of completion immediately after you successfully complete your CEU and will store this record for you under your account. Please view the IDCEC Website Guide for details on how to self-report.


How does the audit of member continuing education records work?

At the end of a reporting period, 亚洲天堂 will review the IDCEC report of CEUs completed by each member. Select members will be audited and required to submit proof of the 10 (10 hours) CEUs required by way of a certificate of attendance or completion, or other documentation. Members who cannot supply proof of completion will face failure of compliance. Any member who fails to comply with the continuing education requirement may be subject to suspension of Society membership in accordance with the requirements of the 亚洲天堂 Bylaws.


What if I fail to complete the required number of continuing education hours or CEUs by the end of the reporting period?

At the end of a reporting period, 亚洲天堂 will review the IDCEC report of CEUs completed by each member. Select members will be audited and required to submit proof of the 10 (10 hours) CEUs required. If you are audited and are found to be non-compliant, 亚洲天堂, at its discretion, may issue you a conditional extension (probationary period) during which you will be required to remedy the continuing education deficiency. If the requirement remains unmet during the next reporting period, your membership in 亚洲天堂 will be subject to suspension in accordance with the requirements of the 亚洲天堂 Bylaws.


Where can I find Continuing Education events in my area?

亚洲天堂 members can access listings and attend continuing education opportunities through a several resources, including but not limited to the  for online courses, 亚洲天堂 Chapters, , and 亚洲天堂 events.


Will I receive credit if I retake a CEU from a past compliance period?

No, CEUs can only be counted once during the reporting period in which they are taken. If the same CEU is completed in a future compliance period, the CEU will not be added to your IDCEC registry or counted towards you 亚洲天堂 CEU membership requirement.


Who qualifies for Industry Partner Membership?

The 亚洲天堂 Industry Partner membership is available to companies that provide a product or service of interest to the industry and wishes to connect 亚洲天堂 members in up to 43 chapters. An Industry Partner may have a retail component to their business but must demonstrate the existence of a specific “to the trade” program in the way of a dedicated sales representative, discount program, etc. All aspects of an Industry Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts.


What is the value of Industry Partner Membership?

The Industry Partner membership unlocks a range of specially curated benefits for our organizational members. It’s easier than ever to build relationships, showcase your brand, and grow your business through 亚洲天堂.


As an Industry Partner, your company is able to use the Industry Partner designation and badge, unlimited memberships for your employees, and access to all the benefits our individual members enjoy. You'll only need to provide your employees’ names, titles, and emails, and they’ll be ready to enjoy the full value of membership. You can learn more about Industry Partner membership benefits at Industry Partners.
 


How do I apply for membership?

亚洲天堂ing 亚洲天堂 as an Industry Partner is simple - your company’s annual revenue determines your membership level. See Industry Partnerships for more details or write IndustryPartners@asid.org.


Who should I list as the main representative of the company?

The main representative of the company can be anyone from the general manager of the company to the president. The main representative is responsible for the company's membership dues (will receive invoices) and has administrative rights on the account for any additions or changes made to that membership roster. They also have access to and are responsible for changes to the organizational record and company profile.


Do you sell your members鈥 contact information?

We are excited to hear about your interest in working with 亚洲天堂 and connecting with our design community! For our members’ privacy, 亚洲天堂 does not share or sell our members’ contact information. We do however allow IPs to purchase a list rental whereby 亚洲天堂 will send collateral on your behalf.

Are you an Individual Affiliate Member? Please contact your chapter to learn more about availability and pricing for an email rental. If you are an Organizational Member, please contact Industry Partners (IndustryPartners@asid.org)  to learn about availability and pricing for rental list and to learn more about rentals.

 


What is the difference between membership and sponsorship?

Membership is paid with annual dues and allows Industry Partners to take part in the chapter experience. IPs can connect representatives to our network of 43 chapters, and as members, can attend local chapter meetings, participate in various chapter leadership opportunities, and get involved with volunteer activities. Membership also includes access to the latest 亚洲天堂 research.

Sponsorship offers an optional opportunity to increase visibility through additional marketing, branding, special access, or deeper engagement with an audience, and is typically offered at a fee in addition to annual membership dues. Sponsorship is often used to underwrite programs and events, but can also include other brand awareness, messaging, and promotional activities. Sponsorship opportunities are available on both the local and national level. Locally, the chapter can set their own guidelines and offer advertising and outreach opportunities that are specific to each chapter website and market. To augment local sponsorship, 亚洲天堂 headquarters also offers the ability to align exposure, in-person contact, marketing activities, and touches with the 亚洲天堂 design community via sponsorship of our various national platforms and events. If you have any questions, please contact to industrypartners@asid.org.


How do I get my CEUs considered for 亚洲天堂 Chapter programming?

Contact the local chapters where you have member representation to inquire about their calendar openings and process. Each chapter operates autonomously and can advise of their opportunities.


How do I get my CEUs considered for 亚洲天堂 National programming?

亚洲天堂 looks to identify new and unique presentations for programming at national conferences and industry events via an RFQ process. The call for proposals is coming soon. All completed submissions will be peer reviewed by 亚洲天堂 and volunteers for content, quality and applicability to target audiences. If you have any questions on the RFP or review process, please contact 亚洲天堂 at membership@asid.org.


What is the cost for each individual member type and organizational partner type?鈥

Annual dues can be found under the “亚洲天堂” section of the 亚洲天堂 website.

Individuals

Organizations


What are the qualifications for each individual member type and organizational partner type?鈥

Refer to the 亚洲天堂 Bylaws and Policies for qualifications. More details are available regarding the categories under the “亚洲天堂” section of the 亚洲天堂 website.

Individuals

Organizations


Why did 亚洲天堂 make changes to its membership structure?

亚洲天堂 is making these changes to make it easier for interior designers and those who have a role in the interior design profession and interior built environment community to be members of 亚洲天堂. Through the expanded membership model, 亚洲天堂 is acknowledging how interior designers are connected to the ecosystem of the built environment and providing a way for a more accessible, inclusive, and diverse membership. Our goal is to increase awareness and appreciation for the practice of interior design by acknowledging the various voices, perspectives, and professions who all impact the interior built environment.


Is 亚洲天堂 still a professional membership association?

亚洲天堂 remains a professional membership association focused on the impact that interior design practitioners have on people, place, and planet. 亚洲天堂 will encourage members to pursue the highest level of their professional potential along their career journey and recognize them for their achievements.  

亚洲天堂 believes that design transforms lives. Through its programs, networks, and advocacy, 亚洲天堂 serves all those who are a part of the interior design profession and practice. 亚洲天堂 thrives on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. As a leader in shared conversations around topics that matter in design, from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability, 亚洲天堂 showcases the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide. 


What has changed?

Membership categories in 亚洲天堂 Bylaws and Policies have been streamlined to be easily understandable so current and potential members can navigate where they fit in 亚洲天堂 membership. Membership can be held by an individual or an organization.

  • Individuals
    • Practitioner: Individuals who practice in the field of interior design.
      • i.e., Professional, Allied, and Associate Practitioner Member
    • Educator: Individuals who are faculty or staff within a post-secondary interior design program.
      • i.e., Educator Member
    • Student: Individuals actively enrolled as a student within a post-secondary interior design program.
      • i.e., Student Member
    • Affiliate: Individuals that support the profession of interior design (other than Practitioner, Educator, or Student).
      • i.e., Affiliate Member
  • Organizations
    • Supplier: Any supplier of a product or service that supports the interior design profession and practice.
      • i.e., Industry Partner
    • Firm: Any business with interior design as all or part of the company’s service offerings.
      • i.e., Firm Partner
    • Higher Education Institution: Any post-secondary, higher education institution including a university, college, or accredited school of interior design.
      • i.e., Higher Education Partner
    • Affiliate: Any organization that supports the profession of interior design (other than Supplier, Firm, or Higher Education Institution).
      • i.e., Affiliate Partner

When did the membership changes take effect?

Individual and Organization member categories took effect January 2024.


Why does 亚洲天堂 have the Affiliate Member and Affiliate Partner categories?

亚洲天堂 provides an opportunity for the individuals and organizations involved in the practice of interior design to have a place within the association. For Individuals in this category, members could include your clients, researchers, manufacturers’ representatives, other professionals (i.e., landscape architects and designers, graphic designers, industrial designers, etc.), other students, your colleagues who are a part of your firm, your friends and family who support the impact of design, and future interior designers.


What is the difference between Affiliate Member and Affiliate Partner?鈥

An Affiliate Member is an individual who has joined 亚洲天堂. An Affiliate Partner is an organization that has joined 亚洲天堂.


How will 亚洲天堂 maintain its membership standards with broadened Individual and Organization categories?聽聽

All Individual members will be required to follow the 亚洲天堂 Code of Ethics. To be recognized as an Individual Interior Design Practitioner at the Professional, Allied, or Associate level, the member must meet the examination, education, and/or experience requirements. For an Organization, all aspects of the 亚洲天堂 Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts. 


How is 亚洲天堂 promoting interior design to the public?聽

Our advocacy demonstrates that the interior design industry plays a key role in creating resilient spaces, protecting building occupants and the public, and encouraging sustainable practices that help mitigate changes in the climate; this is all done by penning support letters, submitting public comments, signing proclamations, and coordinating with allied partners like the Healthy Workplaces Coalition and the High-Performance Building Coalition. The impact design has on our quality of life is as substantial as it is tangible. Strong advocacy happens through strength in numbers. Together, we must protect and advance this profession for ourselves and for generations of designers to come.


What are the Individual Member qualifications?

Practitioner Member

  • Professional Practitioner
    • Path 1: Completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body AND successful completion of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination or equivalent examination approved by the Board OR legal registration in interior design by any state or similar governmental authority that adopted a general interior design qualification law prior to August 17, 1993, provided that such registration remains legally effective (meaning the individual takes the necessary steps to maintain their registration, membership would not be forfeited in instances in which a member loses registration due solely to action taken by the state eliminating registration in the state) and provided further that application therefore was filed in accordance with guidelines by no later than March 31, 1994.
    • Path 2: Completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of architecture education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body AND successful completion on the Architect Registration Exam (ARE) administered by NCARB or equivalent examination.
  • Allied Practitioner
    • Path 1: Completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body and does not otherwise qualify as Professional Practitioner member.
    • Path 2: Completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of architecture education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body and does not otherwise qualify for Professional Practitioner member.鈥
  • Associate Practitioner
    • Completion of a minimum of college-level associate degree in any major demonstrated by transcript from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body AND six (6) years of documented full time interior design practice and does not otherwise qualify as Professional or Allied Practitioner member.

Educator Member

  • Those individuals employed as faculty or staff within a post-secondary program of interior design education at any higher education institution including a university, college, or accredited school of interior design. Post-secondary program of interior design education must require completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education. Institution must be accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body. Educators who qualify for Practitioner membership may use an 亚洲天堂 appellation and must fulfill all requirements and obligations of Practitioner membership.鈥

Student Member

  • Those individuals actively enrolled as a student in a post-secondary program of interior design education being presented at any higher education institution including a university, college, or accredited school of interior design. Program of interior design education must require completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body. Enrolled students may maintain student membership for a maximum of six years. After six years have passed, the membership will not be renewed but the student may appeal the decision in writing by providing proof of current enrollment in a program eligible for student membership.

Affiliate Member

  • Those individuals, other than Practitioner, Educator, or Student, that support the profession of interior design and do not otherwise qualify for any other Individual member category.

What has specifically changed in the Individual Practitioner member types?

For Professional Practitioner, the category qualifications have been simplified into two pathways, Interior Designer and Architect. For Allied Practitioner, the category qualifications have been expanded into two pathways, Interior Design Degree and Architecture Degree. For Associate Practitioner, the category qualifications remain the same.


What specifically changes for Individual Student member type?

Student Members no longer need to meet a minimum number of years of programmatic study; however, 亚洲天堂 maintains the minimum completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional or national institutional accrediting body. Interior design education is not required to be CIDA-accredited.

Students not meeting this requirement can apply for Affiliate Membership with a student discount. Please email membership@asid.org for more information.


Do Individual members have appellations?

Yes! All Individual member types will have an appellation to use in their signature. This is so members can show their relationship to 亚洲天堂 and be recognized for their achievement in their career.

Practitioner Member

  • Professional Practitioner: Your Name, 亚洲天堂
  • Allied Practitioner: Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Allied
  • Associate Practitioner: Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Associate

Educator Member

  • Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Educator

Student Member

  • Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Student

Affiliate Member

  • Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Affiliate

How does 亚洲天堂 recognize Fellow and Honorary Fellow member status?

亚洲天堂 added the 亚洲天堂 Fellow and 亚洲天堂 Honorary Fellow status to Policies to recognize the achievements of these individuals. The 亚洲天堂 Council of Fellows will remain responsible for selecting the annual Class of Fellows. There are two designated appellations for Fellow members.

Fellowship Status

  • Appellation: Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Fellow or Your Name, F亚洲天堂

Honorary Fellowship Status

  • Appellation: Your Name, 亚洲天堂 Hon. Fellow or Your Name, Hon. F亚洲天堂

Why did the Professional Practitioner appellation remain the same?

The Professional Practitioner appellation (Your Name, 亚洲天堂) represents the highest level of achievement for a professional interior designer.


Why did other appellations change format?

Like other designations used by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) with LEED AP and International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) with WELL AP, 亚洲天堂 is listing the designation first followed by the descriptor.


Can architects be members of 亚洲天堂?

亚洲天堂 has included architects as Practitioner Members since 2013. With the updated membership structure, Practitioners who have a degree in architecture are eligible for the Allied Practitioner membership.


What is the benefit of being an Affiliate Member if you are an interior designer that does not meet the qualifications for a Practitioner Member type?

Becoming an Affiliate Member allows an individual to engage with a community of peers who believe that design transforms lives and who could encourage or mentor the next step of a person's career. Members will have access to 亚洲天堂 resources to pursue their career goals.


Do Individual Professional, Allied, and Associate Practitioners still pay鈥痶he same annual dues?

Yes. All Practitioner members (Professional, Allied, and Associate) pay the same annual dues.


Can Student Members in good standing be eligible for the 鈥淓merging Professionals鈥 discounted dues program?

Yes! Student Members in good standing will still be able to take advantage of discounted dues as they begin their careers as Allied Practitioners.


Does 亚洲天堂 offer an 鈥淚nactive鈥 status?

No. Practitioner members who are no longer active may continue their 亚洲天堂 membership as Retired Members if they qualify. 


Does 亚洲天堂 offer a 鈥淟ifetime鈥 member status?

Yes! The process will remain the same to approve Individual Practitioner members to be granted Lifetime member status.


Does 亚洲天堂 offer a 鈥淩etired鈥 member status?

Yes! All Individual member types will have an appellation to use in their signature. This is so members can show their relationship to 亚洲天堂 and be recognized for their achievement in their career.

Retired status may be granted to Practitioner, Educators, or Affiliate members who meet the following criteria:

  • Are at least 60 years of age (Birth year needed)
  • Have been a member of 亚洲天堂 for a minimum of 5 consecutive years
  • Are no longer actively practicing interior design or a related field

The annual dues for retired members are $149. Retired members retain all rights and privileges of their membership, including:

  • Use of the appropriate 亚洲天堂 appellation
  • A valid digital membership card
  • Eligibility to serve in chapter and Society-level office

To apply for Retirement status, please email membership@asid.org
 


Who is eligible to vote?

All Individual members in good standing shall be entitled to one vote in any Society or chapter election or at any Society or chapter membership meeting. This includes Individual Practitioner (Professional, Allied, and Associate), Educator, Student, and Affiliate Members.


Who is eligible to serve in volunteer leadership positions?

Individual Members of all categories, except for Student members, shall be eligible to hold any office in a chapter, as provided for in the Bylaws.

Members of all categories shall be eligible to volunteer on an 亚洲天堂 national Councils and Committees. 亚洲天堂 will release the qualifications and requirements for the volunteer positions in an annual call for volunteers.


Who will be required to fulfill the 亚洲天堂 member continuing education requirement?

Individual Practitioner (Professional, Allied, and Associate) and Educator Members will be required to fulfill the 亚洲天堂 Continuing Education Membership Requirement.

Individual Educator Members will begin reporting Continuing Education in the 2024-25 reporting cycle (beginning January 1, 2024, and concluding December 31, 2025).

Any Individual Practitioner and Educator member who fails to comply with the continuing education requirements set forth in the 亚洲天堂 Policies is subject to suspension or termination in accordance with the 亚洲天堂 Policies.


How does 亚洲天堂 encourage individuals to advance professionally?

亚洲天堂 encourages all members to pursue professional development to advance their careers. To support, 亚洲天堂 launched the NCIDQ Exam Prep Program in July 2023. Learn more.

亚洲天堂 also encourages members to consider other credentials and certifications to advance their careers. Learn more.

Additionally, 亚洲天堂 members can take advantage of the CEUs and learning resources available on the Design Learning by 亚洲天堂 – most of which are available as a member benefit. .


Is there a time frame that individuals may remain in an Allied Practitioner or Associate Practitioner before they must move to Professional Practitioner?

No. Individual Practitioner members may remain in any category unless they meet the requirements of any other Practitioner type. 亚洲天堂 encourages all members to advance their careers and recognition through continuing education and credentials.


What are the Organization Member qualifications?

Supplier (亚洲天堂 Industry Partner)

  • Any supplier of a product or service to the interior design profession. An Industry Partner may have a retail component to their business but must demonstrate the existence of a specific “to the trade” program in the way of a dedicated sales representative, discount program, etc. All aspects of an Industry Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts.
  • A designated number of employees of Industry Partner may be provided Affiliate Member status. The member will notify 亚洲天堂 of the designees that are selected to receive member status. Designees of an Industry Partner who qualify for Practitioner or Educator Member status may use respective 亚洲天堂 appellation and must fulfill all requirements and obligations of Individual membership category.
  • Should an Industry Partner be terminated, then its designees will lose membership status. 亚洲天堂 may contact individuals to offer Individual membership or the individual may otherwise apply for membership on their own.

Firm (亚洲天堂 Firm Partner)

  • Any business with interior design as all or part of the company’s service offerings. All aspects of a Firm Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts.
  • A designated number of employees of Firm Partner may be provided Affiliate Member status. The member will notify 亚洲天堂 of the designees that are selected to receive member status. Designees of a Firm Partner who qualify for Practitioner or Educator Member status may use respective 亚洲天堂 appellation and must fulfill all requirements and obligations of Individual membership category.
  • Should a Firm Partner be terminated, then its designees will lose membership status. 亚洲天堂 may contact individuals to offer Individual membership or the individual may otherwise apply for membership on their own.

Higher Education Institution (亚洲天堂 Higher Education Partner)

  • Any post-secondary, higher education institution including a university, college, or accredited school of interior design. Institution must offer a post-secondary program of interior design education that requires the completion of 40 semester/60 quarter hours of interior design education. All aspects of a Higher Education Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts.
  • A designated number of students, faculty, and staff may be provided Affiliate Member status. The member will notify 亚洲天堂 of the designees that are selected to receive member status. Designees of a Higher Education Partner who qualify for Student, Educator, or Practitioner Member status may use respective 亚洲天堂 appellation and must fulfill all requirements and obligations of Individual membership category.
  • Upon graduation, Student members of a Higher Education Partner may maintain membership through Individual membership category.

Affiliate Organization (亚洲天堂 Affiliate Partner)

  • Any organization, other than Company, Firm, or Higher Education Institution, that supports the profession of interior design. All aspects of an Affiliate Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts. Affiliate Partner must not qualify for membership under any other Organization category.
  • A designated number of employees of Affiliate Partner may be provided Affiliate Member status. The member will notify 亚洲天堂 of the designees that are selected to receive member status. Designees of an Affiliate Partner who qualify for Practitioner or Educator Member status may use respective 亚洲天堂 appellation and must fulfill all requirements and obligations of Individual membership category.
  • Should an Affiliate Partner be terminated, then its designees will lose Individual membership status. 亚洲天堂 may contact individuals to offer Individual membership or the individual may otherwise apply for membership on their own.

How do Organization members join?

Organizations join 亚洲天堂 based on their respective Partner category. The Organization are be able to enroll their entire teams as 亚洲天堂 members. The designated employees (or students and faculty, as appropriate) of 亚洲天堂 Partners will receive 亚洲天堂 Individual member benefits. Additionally, the Partner’s designees will start as 亚洲天堂 Affiliate Members and may provide the appropriate documentation to use another Individual Member appellation such as Educator Member, Student Member, or Practitioner Member (Professional, Allied, or Associate).


How will Organization members be recognized?

Organizations that join 亚洲天堂 will be recognized as an 亚洲天堂 Partner. Partners will be classified as Industry Partner, Firm Partner, Higher Education Partner, and Affiliate Partner. Organization members may identify themselves to the public and may use the designated Partner emblem for all business purposes inclusive of product advertising and promotion.


Will an Organziation鈥檚 employees need to join 亚洲天堂 individually?

No. The organization will be able to enroll their entire teams as 亚洲天堂 members.


How will an Organization manage its membership?

When an Organization becomes an 亚洲天堂 Partner, the Organization will be required to provide 亚洲天堂 with a point of contact, or Main Rep. The Main Rep will be responsible for providing 亚洲天堂 with the list and contact information of the Partner’s designees to receive Individual membership. 


What if an Organization wants to add (or remove) members during the year?

Under the new Organization member category, an 亚洲天堂 Partner’s Main Rep will be able to add or remove members throughout the year without impacting the Organization’s membership. 


How will an Organization renew its partnership?

The Organization will renew its partnership annually. 亚洲天堂 will send renewal reminders to the main representative 60 days prior to your expiration date.


What happens if the Organization does not renew its partnership?

Unfortunately, if the Organization does not renew its partnership, then the designees will no longer be 亚洲天堂 Individual members. Individuals may join 亚洲天堂 on their own and 亚洲天堂 may reach out to the Organization’s designees for Individual membership.


Will a small interior design business be able to join 亚洲天堂 as a Firm Partner?

Yes! Our goal is to make the Firm Partner membership accessible for interior design businesses of any size. If a company joins as a Firm Partner, then the company’s employees will receive 亚洲天堂 Affiliate Membership. The Individual may then apply to another 亚洲天堂 Individual member category to use the respective appellation.


Will the Higher Education Partner replace 亚洲天堂 Student Chapters?

No. 亚洲天堂 will still have 亚洲天堂 Student Chapters to support students in organizing locally and developing their leadership skills.


Can 亚洲天堂 Student Chapters be established if an Organization is not an 亚洲天堂 Higher Education Partner?

Yes! Students may still organize a student chapter independently on their campus.