Benefits of Membership

There are many reasons to be a part of The PIDIM.

• Professional Recognition: exclusive use of The PIDIM designation and the term “Professional Interior Designer” in the Province of Manitoba.
• Influence: gain a voice in The PIDIM by becoming involved with the Council or on a committee.
• Network of Professionals: useful for business and social connections provincially, nationally, and internationally.
• Protection of your right to practice. A unified voice to educate others regarding the profession in the political and public arenas.
• Continuing Education Opportunities through The PIDIM and other associations, affording the obtainment of CEU credits.
• Preference for members of The PIDIM in public Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents.
• NCIDQ study groups and info sessions with previously successful candidates.
• Conduit for communication of issues that affect our practice.
• Regular email contact with events and opportunities.
• Included in the NAFTA agreement that provides reciprocity to Interior Designers who work within the United States.
• Liaison with allied design and related professions in the Province of Manitoba.
• Access to current Membership Directory.
• Only members of The PIDIM are entitled to advertise under the category Interior Designer, Professional in the Winnipeg Yellow Pages.
• Relationship to the University of Manitoba MID program.
• Representation on the Department of Interior Design Council at the University of Manitoba.
• Representation on the Partners Program Board at the University of Manitoba.
• Invited to attend general meetings and vote at the Annual General Meeting.
• Fosters mentorship to the next generation of Professional Interior Designers.
• Resource directory for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of furnishings, services or processes used in the practice of Interior Design.
• Membership Certificate with official seal.
• Design Services Referral to promote members and their specialization.
• Access to a discounted rate for Errors & Omissions and General Liability Insurance, as well as other insurance packages.
• Salary survey and other general information relating to the profession

These are only some of the benefits of membership!

Learn more about becoming a member of the PIDIM.