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Definitions – Registered & Provisional Members

A Registered Professional Member of IDAS has achieved a combination of seven years design education and professional experience and successfully completed the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) examination. Individuals who were grandfathered into the Association may also be included in the membership category.

If a member has met all the requirements for Registered Membership they are legally able to use the title “Interior Designer and or IDAS”

A Provisional Member of IDAS has graduated from a recognized interior design program, is actively involved in the field of interior design and acquiring work experience necessary for the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications examination. May use designation ‘Provisional IDAS’.
Once the seven year combined education and experience requirement has been met, a provisional member has four years to successfully complete the NCIDQ exam.

Registered and Provisional members must carry professional liability insurance and as well as fulfill association requirements for professional development and education to be considered members in good standing.