membership
IIDA membership provides you a support network that connects you to peers, clients, and educators while offering you the opportunity to advance your career through continuing education, industry recognition, and relevant research. We work for you to advocate for design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation, and community outreach to increase the value and understanding of Interior Design as a profession that enhances business value and positively impacts the health and well-being of people’s lives every day.
Networking opportunities through events and committees
Free and discounted tickets to IIDA Intermountain Chapter Events
Access to IIDA's online membership directory
Access to the IIDA Knowledge Center for research
Complementary subscriptions to leading magazines such as Contract, Interiors & Sources, HD Botique, and IIDA's Perspective
Tutition reimbursement for students and test fee reimbursement for NCIDQ and LEED exam fees
Professional development in the form of CEU's and forums
Access to the IIDA Career Center
What’s Behind Your Appellation?
Understanding the value of education and research has been the mainstay of IIDA since its inception. Educated Members make informed, safe, and creative decisions. The IIDA appellation after a Member’s name means that they have met all of IIDA’s high requirements for membership. For further information, visit Join in the Membership section. (From the IIDA International Policies and Procedures: Policy D.5 Member Appellations). Violations of the member appellation policy will be monitored by the Chapter through formal notification to the identified individual or firm by the Chapter President. If, after two notifications to the identified individual or firm, the violation continues, the Chapter President will notify International Headquarters for further enforcement.
Professional
2-4 years coursework resulting in an ID degree, 2-4 years practice, NCIDQ. For more information about becoming a Professional Member, click here.
Associate
2-4 years coursework resulting in an ID or architectural degree. For more information about becoming an Associate Member, click here.
Educator
2-4 years coursework resulting in an ID or architectural degree. For more information about becoming an Educator Member, click here.
Student
Enrolled in an ID or ARCH program. For more information about becoming a Student Member, click here.
Affiliate
Related field such as landscape architecture, lighting design, architectural photography, etc. For more information about becoming an Affiliate Member, click here.
Industry
Manufacturers and dealers of Interior Design products such as carpeting, furniture, textiles and wallcoverings. For more information about becoming an Industry Member, click here.
featured member
Veronica Sanchez
MHTN Architects
Interior Designer, LEED GA
How long have you been a part of the Interior Design Industry? I started taking classes at Salt Lake Community College around 2013-2014 . Our intro to interior design class was taught by an awesome instructor that let us know right away that Interior design wasn't always rainbows and butterflies(not her exact words). I fell in love with the possibilities and versatility that a career in Interior design offered. I've had jobs that related to Interior design in one way or another prior to finishing my degree, but my career really started when I took an intern/ librarian position at MHTN Architects and soon after graduating from Weber State in 2022 I was offered a full-time position as interior designer at MHTN Architects.
Why did you choose to join IIDA Intermountain? I choose IIDA they because they have the best events! but also, because they aligned with my career path, and they had a larger presence in SLC. IIDA has always had a great community here in SLC.
What is your favorite IIDA function/event? I've always enjoyed attending the Best Awards and Design Remix!
What are you looking forward to in 2024? I am looking forward to a lot this year! spending more time with family, creating more memories, working on some personal goals and finding a creative outlet outside of work. (I am leaning toward sewing)
From Utah or moved here? My family moved to Utah when I was 5. I was born in Yakima, WA. I lived in a town 20-30 minutes outside of Yakima Harrah, Washington. For some reference this town is smaller than Magna and is less know than Magna.
Interesting personal fact of your choosing: I love sea turtles, and other marine animals/animals in general(reptiles are still in question) Favorite insect Grasshopper
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