When you join ASID, you become part of a community that is committed to helping you and your profession succeed. You also enjoy access to an unmatched resource of information, knowledge, services, and events. Click on any of the links below to obtain more information about any of the following member benefits
Information about Your Profession
ASID ICON™-bringing you success strategies six times a year Newsflash-need-to-know design and Society news delivered biweekly to your desktop ACCESS-practical information for interior design students served up quarterly Information, research and education about important health, safety and welfare issues Complimentary subscription to Southern Accents Complimentary subscription to IS Magazine Development for Your Career
STEP-the only available preparatory course for the NCIDQ exam ASID-sponsored educational events at major national meetings Professional recognition and awards programs ASID leadership opportunities at the local and national levels Continuing education and professional development courses available locally and online Advancement of Your Profession
Year-round public relations efforts in your area and throughout the United States, highlighting the value design brings to the home and work environments Support of FIDER and NCIDQ-organizations that uphold the standards of the design profession Protection of Your Right to Practice
A national legislative program to promote licensing efforts in every state Consumer protection initiatives Training seminars on right-to-practice issues Connections with your Colleagues
A virtual network of designers and industry representatives through message boards, forums, on-line directories, and more
Automatic membership in your local chapter
Access to the suppliers you need
Resources for Your Business
Contract documents
Low-cost group life, disability and professional disability insurance
ASID MasterCard
Mailing lists
Marketing Support for Your Practice
Worldwide Referral Service available free to all ASID practitioner members Link to your Web site from the ASID Web site
Strategic Mapping and other consumer research giving you insight into your clients' needs and expectations
Business development education and training
Tools to help you manage your business and projects
