Interior Designer: Provisional Associate
Interior Designers at the beginning of their career in interior design with an interior design qualification equivalent to a Level 4 or below, or no qualification.
MEMBER BENEFITS
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Continuing Professional Development
Access to numerous discounted and free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars, lectures and courses.
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Professional Insurance
Discounted rates with the BIID Professional Indemnity insurance scheme.
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Build your network
Access to numerous networking opportunities.
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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.
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Professional guidance
Free legal, HR and CDM helplines.
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Exclusive discounts
Complimentary tickets and discounts to industry events, publications and industry memberships.
Eligibility Criteria
Interior designers with less than 6 years of interior design work experience and no recognised qualification qualify for BIID Interior Designer: Provisional Associate.
Those with a level 4 or below qualification in interior design, or no qualification in interior design and less than 6 years of work experience.
Must be practising as an interior designer.
Application Process
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and include details of their education and work experience.
You will also be required to upload the following information to your application:
- Interior Design Certificate (if applicable)
Membership Subscription
BIID Provisional Associate membership
Annual fee: £120 VAT
Membership runs on a calendar year basis (April to March)
Payment Options
Direct Debit: Switch to direct debit to spread your payments across the year with monthly collections.
BACS/Credit or Debit Card: Full annual payment is required at the time of invoice.
Please note: Membership fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Any updates will be communicated in advance of the new membership year.
Pro-Rated Memberships
Membership fees are pro-rated monthly for individuals joining partway through the membership year. This ensures you only pay for the months remaining in the membership cycle (April to March).
Upgrade to Associate member status
Provisional Associate members can elect to upgrade to Associate membership by taking an online assessment. The assessment is a practically focused assessment for candidates with a minimum of two years of practice. You will demonstrate your knowledge and skills of professional practice in specific areas of the design process, communication, and presentation.
There is no additional fee to upgrade from Provisional Associate member to Associate member. Please contact the office for further information.
Terms and Conditions
- Provisional Associates are not permitted to use any BIID membership logos or present themselves as accredited BIID members.
- Annual Subscription - Our financial year for membership runs from 1st April to 31st March. Annual subscriptions are due on 1st April. Individuals who apply mid-year will be issued an invoice calculated monthly on a pro-rata basis.
- Resignations - Members should inform the Institute by 31st March if they do not wish to renew their membership.
- Refunds - No refunds of a subscription or part subscription are possible.
- Read the full Membership Terms and Conditions
Alternative Options
Join and become part of the organisation setting professional standards in interior design.
Interior Designers with an interior design qualification and at the beginning of their career in interior design.
Experienced working interior designers with a combined 6 years of experience and education.