Affiliate
Affiliate membership is open to professionals with an interest in the interior design industry including those in the construction industry and education.
Member Benefits
Badge of professionalism
A clear demonstration that you have met the only national professional standard for interior design. Use of the well-recognised BIID Affiliate logo and appellation on your website and marketing materials.
Continuing Professional Development
Access to numerous discounted and free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars, lectures and courses.
Build your network
Access to numerous networking opportunities.
Influence your industry
Volunteer on a committee that works to improve an aspect of the industry you are passionate about, such as policy or education.
Eligibility Criteria
Affiliate Members are able to contribute to the development and increasing professionalism of the interior design industry in multiple ways. Whilst a team of staff handles the day-to-day business of the Institute, there are many opportunities to get involved at Council and Committee level.
Candidates must be a member of a professional organisation that is a full member of the Construction Industry Council and have a professional interest in interior design. Candidates must not provide products or services to interior designers.
Or
Educators teaching on interior design courses nationally accredited at Level 5 or above.
Application Process
Membership Fees
The subscription rate for Affiliate Members *£155 + VAT.
*If you switch to paying by direct debit you can spread your payments over the year by a direct debit collection only. If payment is made by BACS/Credit or Debit card the full invoice amount must be paid. Fees are reviewed annually.
Educators are entitled to free Affiliate membership
We introduce the RIBA Plan of Work and how it can be useful to interior designers.
University of Wolverhampton wins the BIID Student Design Challenge 2021
This month has focusses on Measured Perspective Drawings.