ASID Firm Partners bring client projects to fruition, developing service models, and leading the future of the profession.
Firm Partners focus their businesses on providing interior design professional services.
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FIRM PARTNER DETAILS
Firm Partner
Designation: Your Organization, ASID Firm Partner
Firm Partners are any business with interior design as all or part of the company’s service offerings. All aspects of a Firm Partner’s business must be in accordance with the Society’s purpose and strategic guideposts.
Before you join: Firm Partners are required to have at least one employee who qualifies for ASID Practitioner membership, which is automatically included in the Firm Partnership package at no extra charge. Learn more about ASID Professional Practitioner membership.
How it Works
- Join ASID based on your company’s total number of employees.
- Provide ASID with details on your company's employees, including their name, title, email address, and the qualifying appellation (e.g., Jane Doe, ASID Affiliate) for individual ASID membership. Your company receives unlimited memberships for its employees.
- Take advantage of the Firm Partner benefits for your company including the Firm Partner designation and badge.
- Encourage your employees to utilize all individual member benefits available.
- Renew your Firm Partner membership annually to maintain your company’s status and continue individual membership for employees.
- Contact ASID at firmpartners@asid.org for questions.
FIRM PARTNER ANNUAL DUES
Firm Partner dues are tiered based on the company’s total number of employees. Partner dues are billed annually. View the official ASID Billing Policies.
| Number of Employees | Partner Dues |
|---|---|
| 4 or fewer | $1,000 |
| 5 to 14 | $2,000 |
| 15 to 34 | $6,000 |
| 35 to 74 | $14,000 |
| 75 or more | $20,000 |
FIRM PARTNER BENEFITS
Take advantage of all the benefits for your firm and for your employees!
For Your Firm
Show Your Industry Leadership
DESIGNATION & DIGITAL BADGE
Organization recognition as a supporter of the largest and most established design association with a company designation (Your Organization, ASID Firm Partner) and a digital badge.
PARTNER LOGO & WINDOW DECAL
Partner logo displayed on ASID.org. Industry Partners receive a window decal to signify to designers that your company supports ASID.
IDCEC PROVIDER FEES
*NEW first year of Corporate IDCEC provider fees for CEU accreditation waived ($400 value).
FOUNDATION INITIATIVES
Receive funding for individuals or groups from the ASID Foundation in its mission to support informed, sustainable, and healthy initiatives in the design of built spaces.
Build Your Brand Awareness
DESIGN FINDER BY ASID
A commerce platform that educates and connects ASID practitioners, industry partners, firms, and members to those looking for success in any interior design project.
NATIONAL SPONSORSHIP DISCOUNT
*NEW 10% off National sponsorship and digital media rates for the first year of new membership to network, increase brand visibility, and enhance personal engagement (discounts of sponsorship and digital media for future years are based on the yearly spend).
Support Your Employees
UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIPS
*NEW unlimited number of individual ASID memberships for your company.
DESIGN BUSINESS BY ASID
Access to ASID Member Health Insurance (group and individual) and Group Retirement Plan programs.
PROGRAM DISCOUNTS
Firm Partners receive discounted member rates for programs including NCIDQ Exam Prep, national events, conferences, and certifications.
Support Your Business
BUNDLED INVOICING
Simplify your firm’s operations with bundled invoicing for partner dues and programs.
BUSINESS PROTECTION
Access to ASID Professional Liability Insurance and discounts on the Interior Design Form Contracts.
DESIGN CAREERS BY ASID
Connect with the most qualified interior design candidates through Design Careers by ASID. Firm Partners receive 50% off four enhanced job postings on the career center, Design Careers by ASID ($698 per posting value).
For Your Employees
All designated employees of Firm Partners receive the same membership benefits as all Individual members, including access to ASID newsletters & resources, voting in elections, inclusion in the ASID member directory, and more.
Showcase Your Employee’s Achievement
APPELLATION
Feature your employee’s level of achievement to clients, colleagues, and the design community by using the ASID appellation.
ADVOCACY
Advocate by Design is your voice for the profession of interior design on the federal, state, and local levels of government, fighting for legislative and regulatory policy issues that advance and protect the practice of interior design and its related interests.
AWARDS
Be recognized for your exemplary achievements and outstanding service through multiple ASID awards and honors programs.
Expand Your Employee’s Network
PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER
Connect with your ASID professional chapter to increase your network of local peers and product partners.
DESIGN CONNECTION BY ASID
Connect with your nationwide ASID network and find your people through this online interior design community platform.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities for all individual members to enhance relationships with designers by participating in national councils and committees as well as chapter leadership.
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Through local chapter and National ASID events, you will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your network.
Advance Your Employee’s Expertise
DESIGN LEARNING BY ASID
Your virtual learning hub for all your continuing education needs. Access toolkits, trainings, product information updates, sponsored content and more! Most CEUs are free to ASID members.
NCIDQ EXAM PREP BY ASID
You want to take the NCIDQ Exam. ASID can help you achieve professional certification with its test prep program and discounts on resources. Upon passing the NCIDQ Exam, become an ASID Professional Practitioner and have your next year’s dues waived!
DESIGN RESEARCH BY ASID
Gain insights into business, impact, and practice of interior design with access to ASID Research Reports to help you excel in a dynamic and evolving profession.