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OSID MEMBERS
Member Categories
REGISTERED INTERIOR DESIGNER MEMBER
Registered Interior Designer Members are qualified professionals who have completed the education, supervised work experience, and examination requirements necessary to achieve professional certification. These members hold NCIDQ certification and/or registration with the Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC), and are in good standing with their professional regulatory association.
Registered members represent the professional standards and integrity of the interior design industry. They are committed to continued learning, professional excellence, and advancing the practice of interior design throughout the Okanagan.
ASSOCIATE INTERIOR DESIGNER MEMBER
Associate Interior Designer Members are emerging professionals who have successfully completed the NCIDQ examination and are progressing toward, or maintaining a pathway to, full professional registration.
This membership recognizes interior designers who have demonstrated their professional knowledge and commitment to the industry and provides an opportunity to stay connected, engaged, and involved in the Okanagan design community as their careers develop.
This membership recognizes interior designers who have demonstrated their professional knowledge and commitment to the industry and provides an opportunity to stay connected, engaged, and involved in the Okanagan design community as their careers develop.
INTERN MEMBER
Intern Members are emerging interior design professionals who are actively gaining the supervised work experience required to complete their NCIDQ certification journey. These individuals have completed their interior design education and are working toward meeting the professional experience requirements necessary to write their qualifying examinations.
OSID welcomes Intern Members as they develop their skills, build industry relationships, and take the next steps toward becoming registered interior design professionals.
OSID welcomes Intern Members as they develop their skills, build industry relationships, and take the next steps toward becoming registered interior design professionals.
STUDENT MEMBER
Student Members are individuals currently enrolled in a post-secondary interior design program. This membership provides an opportunity for future interior design professionals to connect with the local design community while pursuing their education.
Students are encouraged to participate in OSID events, build relationships with established professionals, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insight into the interior design industry in the Okanagan.
Students are encouraged to participate in OSID events, build relationships with established professionals, explore career opportunities, and gain valuable insight into the interior design industry in the Okanagan.
GENERAL MEMBER
General Members are individuals who share an interest in interior design and contribute to the broader design community. This category welcomes design professionals, enthusiasts, and individuals working in related fields who may not meet the qualifications for professional registration or other membership categories.
General Membership offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, participate in OSID events, build industry relationships, and support the continued growth and recognition of interior design throughout the Okanagan.
General Membership offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, participate in OSID events, build industry relationships, and support the continued growth and recognition of interior design throughout the Okanagan.
INDUSTRY MEMBER
Industry Members are businesses and representatives working within the interior design industry, including product suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, trades, showrooms, and related service providers.
This membership creates valuable opportunities to connect with interior designers and other industry professionals throughout the Okanagan. Industry Members play an important role in supporting the local design community through collaboration, education, events, and industry partnerships, while increasing awareness of their products and services through OSID initiatives and networking opportunities.
This membership creates valuable opportunities to connect with interior designers and other industry professionals throughout the Okanagan. Industry Members play an important role in supporting the local design community through collaboration, education, events, and industry partnerships, while increasing awareness of their products and services through OSID initiatives and networking opportunities.