There shall be four classes of membership:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.