Title: Identify professional interior design organizations.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Examining Careers and Professional Practices

Identification may include the following organizations and the benefits of membership in each:

- Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- IIDA
- NKBA
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)
- International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
- International Facility Management Association (IFMA)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What professional interior design organizations are available to join? What are their fees? What are their other requirements?
- What is the value of being a member of a professional organization?

Communication

- What communication skills are essential for participating in an interior design organization?

Leadership

- What leadership techniques may encourage membership and active participation in interior design organizations?
- What leadership skills can assist in serving a professional interior design organization?
- What leadership skills do you gain by serving in a professional interior design organization?

Management

- What resources outline the benefits of membership in professional interior design organizations?
- What steps can one take to become a contributing member of a professional interior design organization?