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Registered Design Practice

An established design practice with an experienced BIID Registered Designer® as the principal designer.

Design Practice Member Benefits

  • Badge of professionalism

    Use of the well-recognised BIID Registered Design Practice® logo and appellation on your website and marketing materials.

  • Continuing Professional Development

    Access to numerous discounted and free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminars, lectures, courses, and the CPD Tracker template for the whole practice.

  • 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.

  • Professional guidance

    Free legal, HR and CDM helplines.

  • Exclusive discounts

    Complimentary tickets and discounts to industry events, and publications.

Eligibility Criteria

BIID Registered Interior Designers® are eligible to add Design Practice to their membership to include the practice team

Design Practice membership is a simple and affordable scheme that will enable all interior design and architect employees in your practice to be affiliated with the BIID, take advantage of Continued Professional Development (CPD) seminars, network with like-minded individuals, and receive industry news. Practice staff who are not members, and wish to join, will receive a 25% discount on the cost of their membership subscription.

To be a Registered Design Practice the Principal Designer must be a BIID Registered Interior Designer®. Should the Principal Designer leave the practice the membership will no longer be valid. Anyone wishing to replace the Principal Designer must meet the BIID Registered Interior Designer® requirements and attend the Professional Review.

The Principal Designer or practice must carry the relevant professional insurance i.e. Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance and have met all of the Registered Interior Designer®'s requirements.

Application Process

You will need to download and complete the Design Practice Employee Information form and include details of all interior design/architect members of staff at the practice and submit their qualifications, as per the form. Send the completed form to info@BIID.org.uk.

Membership Fees

Subscription bands are based on the number of interior design and architectural staff employed by a practice (excluding administrative staff). All fees include the Registered Interior Designer charge where applicable.

  • Band 1 (1-3 staff): £600 + VAT
  • Band 2 (4-8 staff): £800 + VAT
  • Band 3 (9-15 staff): £1,050 + VAT
  • Band 4 (16-20 staff): £1,550 + VAT
  • Band 5 (21+ staff): £2,050 + VAT

Read our Registered Design Practice fees breakdown

International practices and members receive a 10% discount to reflect reduced access to UK-specific benefits and services.

All memberships run 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. Please note that direct debit is only available from UK bank accounts.

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).

Become a Member

  • Raise your profile
  • Build your network
  • Update your knowledge
Download Employee Information Form

Terms and Conditions

  1. Code of Conduct - The Institute requires all members to abide by the BIID Code of Conduct and Professional Ethics. Code of Conduct
  2. Application Refusal - The BIID reserves the right to refuse Registered Interior Designer Member status to applicants.
  3. 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.
  4. Professional Insurance - Registered Interior Designers must have the appropriate professional insurance policies in place throughout their membership with the Institute.
  5. Resignations - Members should inform the Institute by 31st March if they do not wish to renew their membership.
  6. Refunds - No refunds of a subscription or part subscription are possible.
  7. Read the full Membership Terms and Conditions

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