Membership

There shall be four classes of membership:

  1. Fellow Member (Annual subscription of $500)
  • The Society may bestow Fellowship on a professional interior design who has continually demonstrated his/her eminence in the field of Interior Design.
  • Candidates for Fellowship shall have served a minimum of 3 terms as Executive Committee (of which, service on committees of similar societies or associations shall count) and have made a significant contribution to the industry through his/her dedication, leadership and station. An application to Fellowship is requisitioned by the Executive Committee and shall only be approved by 4/5 Executive Committee Members’ acceptance.
  • Fellow Members shall have the right to vote and to hold office in the Executive Committee.
  1. Professional Member (Annual subscription of $150. Corporate Proefessional Member at $250 per annum)

Professional Membership to the Society is available to individuals who:

  • Have attained a professional qualification in 3 dimensional design, architecture or a closely related discipline, have practiced in a professional capacity for a minimum of 1 year and in addition have satisfied the Executive Committee of their professionalism and all round capability; or
  • Have attained a diploma in a related discipline, have practiced in a professional capacity for minimum of 3 years and in addition have satisfied the Executive Committee of their professionalism and all round capability; or
  • Can demonstrate continuous and current membership of an equivalent association, either in Singapore or elsewhere in a similar or equivalent capacity and have satisfied the Executive Committee of their professionalism and all round capability; or
  • Can demonstrate current and continuous membership at associate level within an equivalent association either in Singapore or elsewhere for a minimum period of 5 years and in addition have satisfied the Executive Committee of their professionalism and all round capacity.
  • Professional Members shall have the right to vote and to hold office in the Executive Committee. In addition, the Executive Committee may from time to time accept and app
  • There are 3 sub-category of Professional Member:
    • Professional (Individual) Member is for all eligible members who are practicing in the industry.
    • Professional (Institutional) Member is for all eligible members who are in the academic institution.
    • Professional (Corporate) Member is for all eligible members who are directors of companies – refer to point (13).
  1. Associate Member (Annual subscription of $100)

Associate Membership is available to individuals who:

  • Have attained a professional qualification in 3 dimensional design, architecture or a closely related discipline and have satisfied the membership panel of their general interest and abilities to perform Interior Design services to the minimum standards required by the Executive Committee; or
  • Have attained a diploma in a related discipline and have practices in a full time capacity in the industry for a minimum of 12 months and have satisfied the membership panel of their general interest and abilities to perform to the minimum standards required by the Executive Committee; or
  • Can demonstrate continuous and current membership of an equivalent association either in Singapore or elsewhere, in a similar or equivalent capacity and have satisfied the membership panel of their general interest and abilities to perform to the minimum standards required by the Society.
  • Associate Members shall have no voting rights and shall not be eligible to hold office in the Committee.
  1. Corporate Member
  • Corporate Membership is open to registered businesses, institutions or manufacturers who play an active part in the Design Industry through the provision of goods and services.
  • Application for Corporate Membership shall be considered and approved by the Executive Committee, The eligible categories of organizations shall include:
    • Design and architectural companies providing bona fide consultancy services. (by accreditation program)
    • Contractors and sub-contractors involved in the construction of interior environments.
    • Manufacturers and developers of products and services
    • Agencies, suppliers and distributors.
    • Institutions of learning.
  • Corporate Members shall have no voting rights and shall not be eligible to hold office in the Committee.
  1. Student Membership

Student Membership is available to individuals who:

  • Is currently attending a 3-year diploma programme or its equivalent in an accredited institution in spatial design, architecture or a closely related discipline;
  • Is currently attending an under-graduate programme which requires a prerequisite equivalent to that of a 3-year diploma programme or its equivalent from an accredited institution in spatial design, architecture or a closely related discipline;
  • At the time of application their student status must be current and that their student status-ship must be endorsed by their current accredited institution;
  • Or has been accepted by IDC(S) appointed panel and their (IDCS) decision in final; and
  • Student Members shall have not voting rights and shall not be eligible to hold office in the Committee.