introduction to the idaIntroduction

The Association
The Interior Designers of Alberta (Registered Interior Designers Institute of Alberta) was incorporated under a private act of the Alberta Legislature in 1960. The purpose of the association is to act as the professional body for interior design practitioners within the province.

The IDA, through its representation of all classes of interior designers – students to retired members – is actively involved in provincial, national and international affairs and discussions related to professional governance, liaisons, reciprocity, etc. Through this work the IDA is able to ensure that its members receive current information and are qualified by standards that reflect the profession at large. The IDA receives and is able to offer support from other interior design associations throughout North America and is thus able to offer continuity and currency to members. As the largest and most comprehensive interior design membership in the province; the IDA is recognized by other interior design associations as the voice of the profession within the Province of Alberta.

Association Mandate
To protect the health, safety and well being of the general public;

To develop and maintain standards of practice of interior design;

To encourage excellence in interior design;

To develop standards of and encourage continuing education of practicing designers; and

To provide a liaison between the profession and the general public.

National and International Affiliations
Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDI-BC)
Professional Interior Designers Institute of Manitoba (PIDIM)
Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)
Association of Registered Interior Designers of New Brunswick (ARIDNB)
Association of Interior Designers of Nova Scotia (IDNS)
National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
International Interior Design Education Council (IIDEC)