Title: Identify professional interior design organizations.
Course: Interior Design I (19263-I) > Section: Examining Careers and Professional Practices

Identification could include the following organizations and the benefits of membership in each (e.g., educational, professional, social):

- Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC)
- American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What professional interior design organizations are available to join? What are their fees? What are their other requirements?
- What is the value of being a member of a professional organization?

Communication

- What communication skills are essential for participating in an interior design organization?

Leadership

- What leadership techniques may encourage membership and active participation in interior design organizations?
- What leadership skills can assist in serving a professional interior design organization?

Management

- What resources may assist one in understanding the benefits of membership in professional interior design organizations?
- What steps can one take to become a contributing member of a professional interior design organization?