Membership Benefits

Becoming a member of ARIDO offers countless career possibilities. ARIDO is Ontario’s largest design association and the benefits of membership include:

• Professional recognition for Registered members through the ARIDO designation and the exclusive use of the title Interior Designer in the province of Ontario.
• Protection of the interior designer’s right to practice through ARIDO’s continued legislative efforts and support of the profession at various levels of government.
• Online access to job opportunities and posting resumes at ARIDO’s Job Centre.
• Eligibility of inclusion in DesignFIND, ARIDO’s referral service.
• Request for Proposal (RFP) booklets and online tools.
• Promotion opportunities for Registered members by participating in the annual ARIDO Awards of Excellence program.
• Opportunity to attend the ARIDO-owned IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, the largest exposition and conference in the country for the design and management of interior environments.
• Information on current events, news and trends through ARIDO’s monthly e-newsletter, Around ARIDO, quarterly in Dimensions and Spaces and the regularly-updated ARIDO website.
• Networking opportunities at Chapter community and social functions and continuing education seminars.
• Opportunities to participate in sector-based trade and consumer shows, to contribute to articles and stories for publications and to speak to professional and community groups.
• NCIDQ practice sessions for Intern members to help prepare for the exam and achieve Registered member status.
• Peer to Peer partnership program for Intern members.
• Variety of discounted programs, benefits and products negotiated by ARIDO to benefit members.
• Discounted insurance rates for liability and E & O insurance policies, saving hundreds of dollars on annual premiums.
• Ability to purchase Association-produced industry tools such as a Building Code Applications Manual, Industry and Salary Surveys and Standard Form Contracts.
• Opportunity to be part of ARIDO’s branding campaign featuring individual ARIDO members.
• Volunteer opportunities through committees, task forces and IDEP mentoring, as well as participation in events and seminars.
• Subscription to ARIDO’s Dimensions magazine
• Inclusion in the annual ARIDO Membership Directory.

For more information on ARIDO member benefits, please contact membership@arido.ca.