The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) is the only self-regulatory professional organization for interior designers in Ontario. Since its inception in 1934, ARIDO has grown to become the largest professional association of interior designers in Canada.
ARIDO represents the interior design profession to the general public and at the municipal and provincial levels of government. Most importantly, ARIDO protects the right of interior designers to practise, promotes the benefits of working with an interior designer and educates the public in regards to interior design.
ARIDO counts more than 1,800 Registered and Intern interior designers as members, representing all areas of specialty including corporate, residential, retail, hospitality, health care and institutional. The Association has a total membership of over 3,300 in Registered, Intern, Educator and Student categories.
In addition, ARIDO partners with Industry Allies and Affiliates, who represent individuals or companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of furnishings and materials, as well as businesses that offer related services to the interior design industry.