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Getting involved with the IID is probably the most significant
contribution you can make to your own career.

hy? It tells people that you're serious about • Discounted Rates for Design Shows and Workshops &
interior design, interior decorating or interior Relationships with media partners International presence.
Warchitecture. It indicates your status as a business The IID is a member of Ico-D (The International Council
professional with valuable industry skills. of Design) which enables the IID to act as a formal
• The IID is the only registered professional body contact point between the South African Interior Design
representing the interior design industry in South Africa. Professions and the international design community.
• Professional Recognition and Status. Membership gives • SAQA & CPD Points. All IID professional members
you credibility by belonging to the Interior Design must also engage in continuing professional development
professional body, identifying that you are serious about (CPD). The purpose of CPD is to ensure professional
what you do. members maintain the highest possible standards
• Professional Contracts and Fees. of practice through their commitment to continued
• The IID and SACAP Partnership that is continuously learning.
growing. • Being recognised by SAQA means the IID has
• Free Marketing. Share content in our newsletter: Fridays recognition as a trusted professional body through an Act
for the following week’s Social Media platforms, 15th of of Parliament, part of a National database of professional
the month for the following month’s content. Contact bodies that uphold high standards of competence and
national@iidprofessions.org.za for more information. ethics, registration of professional designations on
• IID Events and Networking. Great opportunity for you to the most comprehensive National database of learner
stay visible, exchange ideas and rub shoulders with some achievements and exposure to best practice through
of the leaders in the profession. access to fora that improve the functions of professional
bodies.

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