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

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