Whether you're starting your first design role or transitioning from another field, ASID’s Emerging Professional program keeps you connected to ASID’s resources, community, and career-building support.
Who This Program Is For:
The Emerging Professionals Program is designed for design professionals who have graduated within the past five years, no matter where they are in their career journey.
Graduation is a major milestone—but the journey into professional practice looks different for everyone. That’s why ASID has expanded the Emerging Professionals Program to include all individuals in the design industry who have graduated in the past five years.
With discounted dues and tailored guidance, it’s designed to help more emerging professionals confidently take the next step in their careers.
SAVE ON ASID MEMBERSHIP DUES
Advance your career and become an ASID member at a huge discount over the first five years.
Category |
Advance Annual Dues |
Full Price |
Savings Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $99 | $549 | $450 |
| Year 2 | $149 | $549 | $400 |
| Year 3* | $249 | $549 | $300 |
| Year 4* | $349 | $549 | $200 |
| Year 5* | $449 | $549 | $100 |
| Total Savings | $1,450 |
*Years 3-5 include the annual $25 legislative fee.
Quarterly Installment Details
Year 1 Quarterly Installment Option: $36
• This amount includes the $45 annual processing fee, which is evenly spread across the four payments.
Year 2 Quarterly Installment Option: $48.50
• This amount includes the $45 annual processing fee, which is evenly spread across the four payments.
Year 3 Quarterly Installment Option: $73.50
• This amount includes the annual $25 legislative fee and the annual $45 processing fee, which is evenly spread across the four payments.
Year 4 Quarterly Installment Option: $98.50
• This amount includes the annual $25 legislative fee and the annual $45 processing fee, which is evenly spread across the four payments.
Year 5 Quarterly Installment Option: $123.59
• This amount includes the annual $25 legislative fee and the annual $45 processing fee, which is evenly spread across the four payments.
Required Documentation for Practitioners
Emerging Professionals can provide the documentation below to join ASID as one of the three Practitioner levels. The Affiliate membership is for those that do not meet these requirements.
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Professional Practitioners: Proof of passing the NCIDQ Exam, ARE, or another ASID-approved professional licensing examination.
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Allied Practitioners: Unofficial college transcripts showing completion of 40 semester hours (or 60 quarter hours) of interior design or architecture coursework from a recognized accredited institution.
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Associate Practitioners: Documentation of a degree in a field other than design plus six years of full-time interior design practice.
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
Take advantage of all the benefits your ASID Practitioner Membership offers.
Showcase Your Achievement
APPELLATION
Feature your level of achievement to clients, colleagues, and the design community by using the ASID Member appellation.
ADVOCACY
Advocate by Design is your voice for the profession of interior design on the federal, state, and local levels of government, fighting for legislative and regulatory policy issues that advance and protect the practice of interior design and its related interests.
AWARDS
Be recognized for your exemplary achievements and outstanding service through multiple ASID awards and honors programs.
Expand Your Network
DESIGN CONNECTION
BY ASID
Connect with your nationwide ASID network through the Design Connection by ASID platform.
PROFESSIONAL CHAPTERS
Connect with your ASID professional chapter to increase your network of local peers and product partners.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Through local chapter Local and National ASID events, you will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your network.
NATIONAL COUNCILS & COMMITTEES
ASID thrives on the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, who play a crucial role in addressing the issues impacting design and the built environment.
Support Your Career
DESIGN CAREERS BY ASID
Design Careers by ASID contains the largest source of interior design jobs in the nation. It’s where employers go to find the highest quality design talent.
DESIGN RESEARCH BY ASID
Gain insights into business, impact, and practice of interior design with access to ASID Research Reports to help you excel in a dynamic and evolving profession.
DESIGN LEARNING
BY ASID
Your virtual learning hub for all your continuing education needs. Access toolkits, trainings, product information updates, sponsored content and more! Most CEUs are free to ASID members.
NCIDQ EXAM PREP BY ASID
You want to take the NCIDQ Exam. ASID can help you achieve professional certification with its test prep program and discounts on resources. Upon passing the NCIDQ Exam, become an ASID Professional Practitioner and have your next year’s dues waived!
Not convinced? Read more about our purpose and the value ASID will bring to your practice, career path, and life.
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